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cookies and cream parfait

Recipe by
Lynette !
Gulf Breeze, FL

Great recipe for a kid's party! Cook time is chilling time.

yield 6 serving(s)
prep time 20 Min
cook time 1 Hr
method Food Processor

Ingredients For cookies and cream parfait

  • 1
    envelope unflavored gelatin
  • 1/4 c
    cold water
  • 2 c
    vanilla or chocolate ice cream, softened
  • 1 c
    whipping cream
  • 22
    cream-filled chocolate sandwich cookies, divided
  • 1 tsp
    vanilla extract
  • whipped cream, to garnis
  • maraschino cherries, to garnish

How To Make cookies and cream parfait

  • 1
    Sprinkle the gelatin over the cold water in a small saucepan; let stand for 1 minute. Cook over low heat, stirring until the gelatin dissolves. Set the gelatin mixture aside.
  • 2
    Position a knife blade in the food processor bowl; add the ice cream, whipping cream, 10 cookies, and vanilla. Process for 30 to 40 seconds or until smooth.
  • 3
    Slowly pour the gelatin mixture through the food chute with the processor running, processing 1 minute. Let stand 5 minutes or until the mixture is thickened.
  • 4
    Coarsely crush the remaining 12 cookies. Alternately layer cookie crumbs and ice cream mixture in 6 parfait glasses. Chill for 1 hour or until set. Garnish with whipped cream and cherries.
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