Guiltless Fruit Cookie Parfait Food

LOW-FAT STRAWBERRY PARFAIT

Steps:

• Save 4 whole strawberries for garnish, and slice the remainder.
• Set aside.
• Microwave 1 cup water until hot.
• Pour hot water over gelatine and sweetener in a small bowl, stirring until gelatine is dissolved.
• Refrigerate mixture 5-10 minutes to cool gelatine.
• Place sour cream in bowl.
• Add 1/4 of gelatine mixture and whisk until sour cream and gelatine are well-mixed and creamy.
• Slowly pour remainder of gelatine into sour cream mixture, whisking continuously to blend.
• Pour gelatine mixture into an greased 8x8-inch glass casserole.
• Refrigerate until set.
• With a sharp knife, cut into small squares.
• With a spatula, release squares from the bottom of glass dish.
• TO SERVE: In four stemmed glasses, divide ingredients, placing gelatine cubes in the bottom.
• Top with sliced strawberries, then whipped topping, ending with a whole strawberry.
• Sprinkle 1 tsp sugar over the top of each dessert.
• Place a pinch of nutmeg over top.

JELL-O 123 LAYERED DESSERT

Steps:

• Stir boiling water into JELL-O in a bowl until dissolved.
• Add 2/3 of frozen COOL WHIP to same bowl one spoonful at a time, whisking until it is melted and blended.
• Pour into small clear drinking glasses.
• Refrigerate at least 3 hours, until set.
• Top layered dessert with remaining whipped topping and ENJOY!

DREAMY COOKIE PARFAITS

Steps:

• Crumble 1 of the cookies into each of 4 beverage glasses or parfait dishes.
• Top each with layers of 1/4 cup fruit and 1 Tbsp. whipped topping; repeat layers.
• Crush 1 of the remaining cookies over each dessert. Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate up to 4 hours.

GUILTLESS FRUIT & COOKIE PARFAIT

Steps:

• Mix together yogurt and gelatin, then fold in cool whip (carefully mixing together completely).
• Layer the yogurt mixture, cookies (crumble into bite sized pieces if not soft) and fruit in four dessert glasses however you like and garnish with a sprig of mint, or you can follow my suggestion below!
• LAYERING SUGGESTION: Divide half of the yogurt mixture between the four glasses, then top with 1 cookie and 1/4 cup of the sliced strawberries, then repeat using 2 cookies, then top with a dollup of the yogurt mixture and garnish with a mint leaf.

BROWNIE TRIFLE

Steps:

• Bake brownies according to package directions. While the brownies are in the oven and cooling off is a great time to make the chocolate pudding and slice the strawberries.
• Cut prepared brownies into cubes.
• In a trifle bowl or other large glass bowl, layer in this order, brownie cubes, chocolate pudding, strawberries (or raspberries, or whatever fruit strikes your fancy), Cool Whip, then brownie cubes, pudding, and Cool Whip again. Arrange some of the fruit over the top of the Cool Whip to make it look pretty.
• Refrigerate 1 hour or until ready to serve.

SOUR GUMMY CANDIES

Steps:

• Prepare an 8x8-inch pan by spraying it lightly with cooking spray. Alternately, you can use sprayed candy molds to make gummy shapes.
• Place the water in a small saucepan over medium-high heat and bring to a boil.
• Immediately add the Jell-O, Kool-Aid, and gelatin and stir vigorously until it has all dissolved.
• Pour the candy into the prepared pan, or spoon it into the prepared molds. Place in the refrigerator to set for approximately 20 minutes.
• Candy can be cut into worms, squares, or shapes using cookie cutters. You can roll in sugar or other half of Kool-aid for an extra sour kick.

COOKIE LOVERS' PARFAIT

Steps:

• Working in layers in each parfait glass, crumble one cookie at the bottom of each glass and top with about 2 tablespoons of yogurt. Add the red berries (strawberries and/or raspberries). Add another layer of a crushed cookie and 2 tablespoons of yogurt. Add the blueberries. Finish up with a dollop of yogurt and one more crushed cookie.
• Chill for at least 20 minutes to allow flavors to blend.
• Serving ideas: Try vanilla, lemon or berry yogurt to add some extra flavor.