“Parfait” is a French word literally meaning "perfect" commonly used to describe a kind of frozen dessert. I had a “sweet-tooth attack”, but decided if I was going to eat all those calories, it had to be worth it. Raspberry gelato, crumbled key lime cookies, orange flavored whipped cream, and some grated semi-sweet chocolate. This dessert is called "parfait" for a reason. For something so easy to prepare, delicious, and visually beautiful, it is indeed “parfait”. Layer yogurt, or ice cream with fruit, crunchy stuff, and whipped cream. What is your parfait dessert?

Serves 4
Ingredients:

• raspberry gelato

• Key Lime cookies

• whipped cream

• confectioners sugar

• Triple Sec or other or orange flavored liquor (optional)

• semi-sweet chocolate

Preparation:

1. Whip ½ cup of heavy cream until soft peaks form. Add two teaspoons of Triple Sec and a tablespoon of powdered confectioners sugar (to taste). Continue whipping until you have formed stiff peaks. Set aside.

2. Add gelato to your clear parfait cup; add a layer of crumbled cookies; add a layer of whipped cream; repeat until your cup is full and topped with whipped cream.

3. Sprinkle grated chocolate over the whipped cream.

Your family and guests will love you! No guilt allowed!!