4th Of July Parfaits Recipes

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, combine 3 (3-oz.) boxes of JELL-O Cherry Flavor Gelatin and 4 envelopes unflavored gelatine. Add 4-1/2 cups boiling water and stir 2-3 minutes or until completely dissolved. Pour into 13 x 9-inch pan and place in refrigerator for 4-5 hours or until firm. Repeat with JELL-O Berry Blue Flavor Gelatin and remaining unflavored gelatine and boiling water.
• After JELL-O is set, cut into small squares. Add a few pieces of Berry Blue JELL-O to the bottom of 10 (8-oz.) jelly jars. Add COOL WHIP to a resealable bag and pipe into jar on top of JELL-O. Top with a few pieces of Cherry JELL-O. Add more COOL WHIP and sprinkles.
• To serve in jars, add the lid and tie with twine; add a small spoon.

Steps:

• 1. Lightly rinse and pat dry the berries.
• 2. Tear the angel food cake into bite-sized chunks (no need to be even).
• 3. Start with placing half of the cake chunks in bottom of container.
• 4. Sprinkle a layer of strawberries (or raspberries) and blueberries.
• 5. Spread half of Cool Whip over berries.
• 6. Repeat steps 3-5. Decorate top with leftover berries. Serve :-)

Steps:

• In a medium mixing bowl, place the cream cheese, lemon juice, and powdered sugar. Whip with an electric mixer until fluffy. Slowly add whipping cream, a little at a time, and continue beating until the cream is incorporated and the mixture is fluffy.
• Into tall wine glasses or champagne flutes, spoon some blueberries into the glass, then a dollop of whipped cream mixture. Add some strawberries or raspberries, then another dollop of whipped cream. Continue until glass is full, then garnish with mint leaves or lemon balm.

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, place the cream cheese and powdered sugar.
• Whip with electric mixer until fluffy.
• Slowly add whipping cream a little at a time.
• Continue beating until the cream is blended and mixture is fluffy.
• Add lemon juice to taste.
• To assemble parfaits, use parfait glasses, tall wine glasses or champagne flutes.
• Spoon 1 inch of blueberries into glass, top with a dollop of cream, then spoon 1 inch of raspberries, followed by another dollop of cream.
• Repeat layers to the top.

Steps:

• Combine marshmallows and milk in a saucepan over low heat; stir until mixture is smooth.
• Measure one cup into a bowl, add creme de menthe.
• Add melted chocolate chips and sugar to remaining marshmallow mixture.
• Leave to cool to room temperature.
• Whip cream until stiff, divide into 2.
• You can also use 3 cups of whipped topping, divided.
• Fold half into creme de menthe mixture, and the other half into the chocolate mixture.
• Alternately spoon mixtures into parfait glasses.
• Chill, garnish with mint leaves or shaved chocolate.

Steps:

• For the cake, place the milk in a small saucepan over medium heat for about 1 minute, or in the microwave on low power for 45 seconds, and heat until the milk is 100° F. Sprinkle the yeast over the milk, and stir to dissolve. Set aside.
• Place the butter, sugar, and salt in a large bowl, and beat with an electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the egg, and beat until incorporated. Stop the mixer, and scrape down the sides of the bowl. Add the flour alternately with the yeast and milk mixture, beginning and ending with the flour. When all the flour has been added, blend on low speed until the dough is smooth and elastic, about 5 minutes.
• Lightly rub butter into the bottom of two 8" square pans. Divide the dough in half, and press one half into the bottom of each pan. Cover each pan loosely with plastic wrap, and place in a warm place to rise until nearly doubled, about 2 hours.
• When the dough has nearly finished rising, make the filling. Place the butter, sugar, salt, and corn syrup in a large mixing bowl, and beat on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Scrape down the bowl and add the vanilla and 1 egg. Beat on medium speed until combined, then add the second egg. Add the milk and half the flour, beating until combined. Add the rest of the flour, and beat until smooth. Set aside.
• Place a rack in the center of the oven, and preheat the oven to 350°F. Pour the filling over the rising dough, dividing it evenly between the 2 pans, and spread it to the edges. Place the pans in the oven.
• Bake the cakes until the tops are golden brown, 25 to 30 minutes. Remove from the oven, and let the cakes cool for 20 minutes. Dust with confectioners' sugar, slice, and serve warm.