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Coconut Parfaits

By: Merval Harvey

"EVERY TIME I serve this simple but elegant dessert to guests, I have to give them the recipe, too. I found this dessert recipe in the early '50s and since then, it has earned a place in my tried-and-true file. I had to make adjustments to prepare it for two people, but it can be easily increased to serve any number. -Merval Harvey, Glennie, Michigan"

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Prep Time:
15 Min

Cook Time:
5 Min

Ready In:
20 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 2 servings

Ingredients

6 tablespoons water
3 tablespoons sugar
1/2 cup flaked coconut
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 cup whipping cream
1 tablespoon sliced almonds, toasted
1 tablespoon flaked coconut, toasted

Directions

In a saucepan over medium heat, bring water and sugar to a boil; boil for 5 minutes. Remove from the heat; cool for 10 minutes. Stir in coconut and vanilla. Cool to room temperature. Whip cream until soft peaks form; fold into coconut mixture. Pour into dishes. Freeze 1 hour or overnight. Just before serving, sprinkle with almonds and coconut.