Name: Mini 3-Layer Chocolate Cherry Parfaits
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 36 min
Total time: 51 min
Ingredients: 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); 1 cup (6 oz.) unsulfured bing cherries; 1/3 cup pure maple syrup; 3 Tbsp. water; 1/4 cup coconut cream; 1-2 cups whipped coconut cream (chilled); Maple syrup (optional); Melted dark chocolate; Red sprinkles

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.

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Mini 3-Layer Chocolate Cherry Parfaits

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 36 minutes

Total Time 51 minutes

Servings 8

Calories 433 kcal

Author Nicolette

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.
In large mixing bowl, beat together cake ingredients until smooth and creamy.
Pour into prepared cake pan; bake 36 to 40 minutes, or until toothpick comes out clean when inserted into center. Let cool.
Meanwhile, soak cherries in maple syrup and water about 10 minutes.
In food processor, combine cherry mixture and coconut cream; mix until smooth. Set aside.
Beat solid portion of canned coconut cream until smooth, light, and fluffy. Add maple syrup for desired sweetness.
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.
Garnish each parfait with optional toppings.

Recipe Notes

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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.