Chocolate, Almond, and Banana Parfaits

Health score
2%
Chocolate, Almond, and Banana Parfaits
20 min.
4
518kcal

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Indulge in a delightful treat that combines the rich flavors of chocolate, the crunch of almonds, and the natural sweetness of bananas—all layered into irresistible parfaits! Perfect for dessert lovers, these Chocolate, Almond, and Banana Parfaits come together in just 20 minutes, making them an ideal choice for gatherings or a quick but elegant ending to any meal.

Imagine the warm aroma of melted bittersweet chocolate paired with the nutty richness of toasted almonds and the creamy texture of mascarpone cheese. Each layer offers a harmonious blend of flavors, heightened by a touch of amaretto that adds a sophisticated twist. The fluffy angel food cake rounds not only provide a light base but also absorb the flavors beautifully, creating a dessert that is both satisfying and refreshing.

Whether you’re hosting a dinner party or simply treating yourself, these parfaits are sure to impress. They are visually stunning when served in wine goblets or vintage glasses, showcasing the layers of banana, creamy mascarpone mixture, and drizzles of chocolate sauce—a feast for the eyes as well as the palate. Gather your ingredients and let your inner chef shine as you create these decadent desserts that will leave your guests clamoring for seconds!

Ingredients

  • 0.3 cup almonds toasted sliced ()
  • tablespoons amaretto 
  • 8.5 inch angel food cake 
  • 24.3 inch banana (from 3 bananas)
  • 0.5 cup chocolate chips 
  • tablespoons cup heavy whipping cream divided
  • 0.8 cup mascarpone cheese 
  • tablespoons sugar 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • cookie cutter
  • microwave

Directions

  1. Heat chocolate chips and 4 tablespoons creamin microwave in 1-cup glass measuring cupat 50 percent power just until chocolate ismelted, about 30 to 35 seconds. Stir to blend;cool chocolate sauce to lukewarm.
  2. Whiskmascarpone, amaretto, sugar, and remaining2 tablespoons cream in medium bowl untilblended and mixture just starts to thicken.
  3. Using 2 1/2-inch-diameter cookie cutter,cut out round from each angel food cakeslice.
  4. Place 1 cake round in each of 4 winegoblets or old-fashioned glasses. Topeach cake round with 3 banana slices,1 heaping tablespoon mascarpone mixture,bittersweet chocolate sauce, and sprinklingof almonds. Repeat parfait layering 1 moretime and serve.
  5. Bon Appétit

Nutrition Facts

Calories518kcal
Protein6.03%
Fat68.38%
Carbs25.59%

Properties

Glycemic Index
33.72
Glycemic Load
5.97
Inflammation Score
-6
Nutrition Score
7.023913020673%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.19mg
Catechin
1.04mg
Epigallocatechin
0.2mg
Epicatechin
0.05mg
Eriodictyol
0.02mg
Naringenin
0.03mg
Isorhamnetin
0.2mg
Kaempferol
0.05mg
Quercetin
0.04mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:517.61kcal
25.88%
Fat:38.12g
58.64%
Saturated Fat:23.84g
148.97%
Carbohydrates:32.1g
10.7%
Net Carbohydrates:29.87g
10.86%
Sugar:21.8g
24.23%
Cholesterol:67.84mg
22.61%
Sodium:82.13mg
3.57%
Alcohol:2.92g
100%
Alcohol %:2.79%
100%
Protein:7.56g
15.12%
Vitamin A:933.59IU
18.67%
Vitamin E:2.54mg
16.93%
Calcium:168.19mg
16.82%
Manganese:0.25mg
12.71%
Vitamin B2:0.19mg
11.37%
Phosphorus:94.87mg
9.49%
Fiber:2.23g
8.9%
Magnesium:35.32mg
8.83%
Potassium:286.1mg
8.17%
Zinc:1.12mg
7.48%
Copper:0.14mg
7.16%
Vitamin B6:0.1mg
5.23%
Selenium:3.21µg
4.58%
Iron:0.66mg
3.66%
Vitamin B1:0.05mg
3.46%
Vitamin B3:0.65mg
3.27%
Vitamin B5:0.32mg
3.2%
Folate:12.79µg
3.2%
Vitamin K:2.54µg
2.41%
Vitamin D:0.36µg
2.4%
Vitamin C:1.59mg
1.93%
Vitamin B12:0.1µg
1.68%
Source:Epicurious