Christmas Cake Parfaits
Transform your holiday table into a showstopper with these luscious Christmas Cake Parfaits! This no-bake dessert layers crumbled Christmas fruitcake, creamy vanilla custard, tangy cranberry sauce, and crunchy walnuts or pecans for an irresistible combination of textures and festive flavors. Finished with a dollop of whipped cream, a sprinkle of crumbled gingerbread cookies, and a garnish of fresh mint leaves dusted in powdered sugar, these parfaits bring a snowy, elegant charm to your holiday celebrations. Ready in just 20 minutes, they’re perfect for last-minute entertaining, offering a versatile serving option in individual glasses or jars. Indulge in this easy, make-ahead Christmas dessert that’s as visually stunning as it is delicious!
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Ingredients
- 2 cups Christmas fruitcake (store-bought or homemade)
- 2 cups Vanilla custard (prepared)
- 1 cup Whipped cream
- 1 cup Cranberry sauce
- 0.5 cup Chopped walnuts or pecans
- 0.5 cup Crumbled gingerbread cookies
- 12 leaves Fresh mint leaves (for garnish)
- 1 tablespoon Powdered sugar (for dusting)
Directions
Step 1
1. Gather small glasses, jars, or dessert parfait cups to create individual servings.
Step 2
2. Crumble the Christmas fruitcake into bite-sized pieces and set aside.
Step 3
3. In the bottom of each glass, add a layer of crumbled fruitcake, about 2-3 tablespoons, and press gently.
Step 4
4. Add a layer of vanilla custard, approximately 2 tablespoons, spreading it evenly on top of the cake layer.
Step 5
5. Add about 1 tablespoon of cranberry sauce on top of the custard, spreading it nicely to create a visually appealing layer.
Step 6
6. Sprinkle a few chopped walnuts or pecans over the cranberry layer for added texture and nutty flavor.
Step 7
7. Repeat the layering process—crumbled fruitcake, custard, cranberry sauce, and nuts—until the glass is filled or reaches the desired height, leaving about 1 inch of space at the top.
Step 8
8. Top the parfait with a generous dollop of whipped cream.
Step 9
9. Sprinkle a little crumbled gingerbread cookie over the whipped cream for a festive touch.
Step 10
10. Garnish each parfait with a fresh mint leaf and a light dusting of powdered sugar to give it a snowy appearance.
Step 11
11. Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for up to 2 hours before serving. Enjoy your festive Christmas Cake Parfaits!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (939.2g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1958.1 |
| Total Fat 86.4g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 30.1g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.6g | |
| Cholesterol 271.7mg | 0% |
| Sodium 596.7mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 270.0g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 7.1g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 210.2g | |
| Protein 34.0g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 118.6IU | 0% |
| Calcium 685.8mg | 0% |
| Iron 5.0mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1133.9mg | 0% |
Source of Calories