Easy Orange Parfaits Food

CARAMELIZED ORANGE PARFAIT

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Set a wire rack over a baking sheet.
• Slice of the top and bottom of the oranges using a serrated knife. Place the oranges, cut side down, on the cutting board and slice away the outer layer of skin and pith to just reveal the flesh. Cut the oranges into 1/2-inch-thick slices and then into quarters. Place the oranges in a bowl and add the turbinado sugar and orange liqueur; toss to coat. Arrange the oranges on the wire rack and transfer to the oven. Cook until the sugar has caramelized, 13 to 15 minutes. Let cool, then sprinkle the oranges with the salt and pepper. Reserve to the side.
• Combine the heavy whipping cream and vanilla seeds in a medium mixing bowl. Whisk until soft peaks form. Fold in the mascarpone and set aside.
• To assemble: Spoon a dollop of mascarpone whipped cream into 4 to 6 footed parfait glasses. Top with a layer of caramelized oranges. Repeat four more times, so there are five layers of whipped cream and oranges in each glass. Refrigerate the parfaits for 20 minutes to set up.
• Garnish each parfait with a drizzle of olive oil and a pinch of cinnamon, if using. Serve immediately.

ORANGE PARFAITS

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine gelatin and orange juice; let stand for 5 minutes. Heat milk until boiling; add to gelatin.
• Cool slightly. Transfer to a blender; cover and process for 30 seconds or until blended.
• Add the cream cheese, sugar, vanilla and orange peel; process until blended.
• Drain oranges, reserving juice; set oranges aside. Add pineapple and reserved juice to gelatin mixture; process until smooth. Fold in whipped topping.
• Place half of the oranges in eight parfait glasses.
• Layer with half of the gelatin mixture and 3 tablespoons of cracker crumbs. Repeat layers of gelatin and crumbs; top with remaining oranges.
• Chill for 4 hours. Sprinkle with remaining crumbs.

LOW-FAT EASY ORANGE PARFAITS

Steps:

• Prepare pudding mix according to package directions, except use the 1 3/4 cups orange juice instead of milk.
• Transfer pudding to a bowl.
• Cover surface with plastic wrap.
• Chill thoroughly.
• Before serving, fold yogurt into pudding.
• Divide one-third of the pudding mixture among 6 glasses.
• Sprinkle with half of the crushed cookies.
• Repeat pudding and cookie layers.
• Top with remaining pudding mixture.
• If desired, garnish with orange peel curls or wedges and mint.

EASY ORANGE PARFAITS

Steps:

• Prepare pudding mix, except use the 1 3/4 cs.
• orange juice instead of milk.
• Transfer pudding to a bowl, cover and chill thoroughly.
• Before serving, fold yogurt into pudding.
• Divide 1/3 of the mixture among 6 parfait glasses.
• Sprinkle with half the crushed cookies.
• Repeat layers.
• Top with remaining pudding mixture.
• Garnish with orange slices or wedges and mint.