Pre Valentine Day Parfaits Recipes

VALENTINE'S DAY PARFAITS

Steps:

• In a small bowl, dissolve 1 package of gelatin in boiling water.
• Transfer 1/2 cup of gelatin to another bowl and whisk in 1/2 cup sour cream and 1/4 teaspoon extract.
• Divide among four parfait glasses or dessert dishes.
• Refrigerate until firm, about 35 minutes.
• Stir 1/2 cup soda into the remaining gelatin; cover and refrigerate until partially set.
• Remove parfaits from the refrigerator and top the set sour cream/gelatin mixture with 5 -6 whole blueberries. Now add the gelatin/soda mixture, dividing it among the four parfaits.
• Refrigerate until firm, approximately another 35 minutes.
• Repeat the layering process as before, but instead of topping the sour cream/gelatin layer with blueberries, top with sliced strawberries and another layer of gelatin/soda mixture.
• Just before serving, garnish with a dollop of whipping topping, dark chocolate curls, and candy hearts.
• Serve.
• Refrigerate leftovers.

VALENTINE'S DAY PARFAITS

Steps:

• In a small mixing bowl, gently fold together the vanilla pudding and whipped cream or topping. If desired, stir in red food coloring.
• Using 2 parfait or sundae glasses, place one-fourth of the cake cubes in the bottom of each glass. Add one-fourth of the berries and one-fourth of the pudding mixture. Repeat the layers. Serve immediately.