Name: Dark Chocolate Cherry Cheesecake Parfaits
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 150 min
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs frozen pitted sweet cherries; 1/2 cup cup sugar, divided; 1/4 cup Grand Marnier (you may substitute 1/4 cup water); 1 tsp cornstarch; 1 tbsp lemon juice; 3/4 cup dark chocolate chips; 3 tbsp whole or lowfat milk; Pinch of salt; 8 oz ricotta cheese (1/2 cup); 4 oz Greek yogurt (1/4 cup); 1/4 tsp vanilla extract; 1 cup heavy whipping cream; 2 cups chocolate cookies, crushed; 1/2 cup shaved dark chocolate or toasted slivered almonds for topping (optional); double boiler, stand mixer or hand mixer, mixing bowls, food processor or plastic storage bag and rolling pin, 8 parfait cups