Title: ST. PATRICK'S DAY PARFAITS
Categories: Desserts, Holiday
Yield: 6 servings
3 c Miniature marshmallows; OR
30 -Large marshmallows
1/2 c Milk
2 tb Green creme de menthe; OR..
1/2 ts -Mint extract plus...
2 dr -Green food color
1 c Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips
-OR- MINI CHIPS Chocolate
-(HERSHEY'S)
1/4 c Powdered sugar
1 1/2 c Whipping cream
Candy mint leaves
-OR- fresh mint (optional)
1. In medium saucepan, combine marshmallows and milk. Cook over low
heat, stirring constantly, until marshmallows are melted and mixture is
smooth.
2. Into small bowl, pour 1 cup marshmallow mixture. Stir in creme de
menthe; set aside.
3. Add chocolate chips and powdered sugar to marshmallow mixture
remaining in saucepan. Return saucepan to low heat; stir constantly
until chips are melted. Remove from heat; cool to room temperature.
4. In large bowl, beat whipping cream until stiff; fold 1-1/2 cups into
mint mixture. Fold remaining whipped cream into chocolate mixture.
Alternately spoon chocolate and mint mixtures into parfait glasses.
Refrigerate until cold or place in freezer until firm. Garnish as
desired. 6 servings.
PEPPERMINT VARIATION: Substitute 2 tablespoons crushed hard peppermint
candy and 1 to 2 drops red food color, if desired, for liqueur or mint
extract and green food color. Garnish with chocolate curls, if desired.
Hershey's is a registered trademark of Hershey Foods Corporation.
Recipe may be reprinted courtesy of the Hershey Kitchens.
