Fruity Pasta Parfait
Indulge in a delightful fusion of flavors with our Fruity Pasta Parfait recipe. This refreshing and unique dessert combines the sweetness of canned fruit cocktail with the tanginess of sugar-free orange gelatin, layered over al dente acini di pepe pasta. This unexpected treat is sure to impress your guests with its delicious combination of textures and flavors.
ingredients
- 1 cup canned fruit cocktail
- 1 package (0.3 oz) sugar-free orange gelatin
- 1 cup acini di pepe pasta
- 2 cups water
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Whipped cream (optional for garnish)
steps
- 1.
Cook the acini di pepe pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse with cold water, then set aside.
- 2.
In a saucepan, bring 2 cups of water to a boil. Remove from heat and stir in the sugar-free orange gelatin until completely dissolved.
- 3.
Add 1 tablespoon of lemon juice to the gelatin mixture, stirring well.
- 4.
Pour the gelatin mixture into a rectangular glass dish and refrigerate until partially set, around 1 hour.
- 5.
Once the gelatin is partially set, evenly spread the canned fruit cocktail over the surface.
- 6.
Return the dish to the refrigerator and let it set completely, for about 3 hours.
- 7.
Once fully set, carefully cut the fruity gelatin into small cubes.
- 8.
In serving glasses, layer the fruity gelatin cubes with the cooked acini di pepe pasta.
- 9.
Repeat the layering process until the glasses are filled, ending with a layer of gelatin cubes on top.
- 10.
Optional: Garnish with a dollop of whipped cream for added indulgence.
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