What’s a party without parfaits? Perfect for the most celebratory of holidays, these mini cups are overflowing with sweet and creamy dessert goodness in fuss-free, individual serving-size glasses. A chocolate cake, cherry jam filling and whipped coconut cream are layered for the perfect balance of rich decadence and oh-so-sweet flavor. The best part? They’re totally vegan-friendly so everyone at the party can join in on the fun.

Mini 3-Layer Chocolate Cherry Parfaits
			 Prep Time 15 minutes		
						
			 Cook Time 36 minutes		
								
			 Total Time 51 minutes		
			
			 Servings 8 
		
						
			 Calories 433 kcal
		
						
			Ingredients
Chocolate cake
- 1/4 cup coconut oil
 - 1/2 cup coconut sugar
 - 1 Tbsp. chia seeds soaked in water for 10 minutes
 - 1/2 cup gluten-free oat flour
 - 1/2 cup almond flour
 - 1/4 cup cacao powder
 - 1/2 tsp. baking powder
 - 1/2 cup full-fat milk of choice unsweetened
 
Cherry jam filling
- 1 cup (6 oz.) unsulfured bing cherries
 - 1/3 cup pure maple syrup
 - 3 Tbsp. water
 - 1/4 cup coconut cream
 
Coconut Whipped Cream
- 1-2 cups whipped coconut cream chilled
 - Maple syrup optional
 
Optional toppings
- Melted dark chocolate
 - Red sprinkles
 
Instructions
- 
										Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray standard-sized cake pan with non-stick spray.
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										In large mixing bowl, beat together cake ingredients until smooth and creamy.
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										Pour into prepared cake pan; bake 36 to 40 minutes, or until toothpick comes out clean when inserted into center. Let cool.
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										Meanwhile, soak cherries in maple syrup and water about 10 minutes.
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										In food processor, combine cherry mixture and coconut cream; mix until smooth. Set aside.
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										Beat solid portion of canned coconut cream until smooth, light, and fluffy. Add maple syrup for desired sweetness.
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										In mini trifle servers, crumble about 2 tablespoons cake. Add about 2 tablespoons cherry filling. Top with about 2 tablespoons coconut whipped cream. Repeat layers.
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										Garnish each parfait with optional toppings.
 
Nutrition Facts
	Mini 3-Layer Chocolate Cherry Parfaits
	
	
					Amount Per Serving						
	
		Calories 433
				Calories from Fat 225
			
		
	
		% Daily Value*
	
	Fat 25g38%
Saturated Fat 18g90%
Sodium 50mg2%
Potassium 259mg7%
Carbohydrates 51g17%
Fiber 6g24%
Sugar 30g33%
Protein 7g14%
			
	Vitamin A 1050IU21%
Vitamin C 1mg1%
Calcium 111mg11%
Iron 2mg11%
		* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.


