Coconut Mango Parfaits

10 ingredients
10 steps

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 1/2 cups heavy cream, divided
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter
  • 1 1/4 cups sweetened flaked coconut
  • 1/3 cup sour cream
  • 12 to 16 gingersnap or shortbread cookies, crumbled
  • 1 large, ripe mango, peeled, pitted, and diced
  • 2 tablespoons confectioners sugar

Directions

  1. 1
    To make the custard, in a small bowl, dissolve the cornstarch in 2 tablespoons of water.
  2. 2
    In a wok over medium-high heat, combine 3/4 cup of the cream and the vanilla, sugar, and butter.
  3. 3
    Add the cornstarch and cook, stirring with a wooden spoon, until the mixture begins to boil.
  4. 4
    Remove from the heat and stir in the Coconut and sour cream.
  5. 5
    Transfer the mixture to a bowl and cover with plastic wrap.
  6. 6
    Refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight.
  7. 7
    In 4 parfait glasses, layer the crumbled cookies evenly with the custard and mango.
  8. 8
    Use as many cookies as youd like, depending on whether you prefer a lot of cookie crunch or just little.
  9. 9
    In a mixing bowl, using a wooden spoon or an electric mixer, beat the remaining 1/2 cup whipping cream with the confectioners sugar.
  10. 10
    Top each parfait with some whipped cream and serve.

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