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Mango and Coconut Crackle Parfait

Mango and Coconut Crackle Parfait for a Tropical Escape

Delight in the refreshing Mango and Coconut Crackle Parfait, a no-bake dessert that combines creamy coconut and vibrant mango flavors for a truly tropical escape.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Freezing Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4 parfaits
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Tropical
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Mango Layer
  • 2 cups Mango Sorbet Store-bought or homemade
For the Cream Mixture
  • 1 cup Cream Heavy cream or coconut cream for dairy-free option
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Bean Paste Or real vanilla extract if unavailable
  • ½ cup Sweetened Condensed Milk Consider low-fat options if watching calories
  • 1 cup Greek Yogurt Plain yogurt can be an alternative
For the Crackle
  • ½ cup Copha (Coconut Fat) Vegetable shortening can be used
  • 3 cups Rice Bubbles Any puffed rice cereal can substitute
  • ½ cup Desiccated Coconut Unsweetened recommended
  • ¼ cup Icing Sugar Regular sugar can be powdered if needed
  • ½ cup Chopped Nuts (e.g., Macadamias) Optional; can substitute with almonds or cashews
Finishing Touches
  • 1 tablespoon Lime Zest
  • 2 tablespoons Lime Juice Or lemon juice as a substitute

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Electric mixer
  • Clear glasses or dish

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Prepare Mango Layer: Make mango sorbet from scratch or ensure store-bought is fully frozen.
  2. Make Cream Mixture: Whisk heavy cream until soft peaks form, then fold in Greek yogurt, sweetened condensed milk, vanilla bean paste, and lime zest and juice.
  3. Combine Crackle Mixture: Mix rice bubbles, desiccated coconut, icing sugar, and copha until evenly coated; add nuts if desired.
  4. Layering: Start with mango sorbet in clear glasses, followed by cream mixture, then crackle mixture; repeat layers and freeze between.
  5. Freeze: Cover parfaits and freeze for at least 4 hours until firm.
  6. Serve: Rest parfaits in the refrigerator for 1 hour before slicing for easier serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1parfaitCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 5gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 75mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 60mgCalcium: 8mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Ensure to freeze layers to maintain distinct textures and use fresh ingredients for best flavor.

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