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Lemon Parfait

Using just 3 ingredients, this 5-minute recipe couldn’t be simpler. Zesty lemon combines with crunchy cookies and decadent cream.
Prep Time:15 minutes
Cook Time:0 minutes
Total Time:15 minutes
Servings:4 servings

Ingredients

  • 15 ounces shortbread cookies about 60 cookies, crumbled
  • 40 ounces lemon pie filling about 2 large cans
  • 16 ounces whipped topping

Instructions

  • Crumble 5 cookies into a glass (16 oz. stemless wine glass preferably), then spread ¼ cup lemon pie filling on top of the cookies, and then spread ¼ cup whipped topping on top of that. Repeat this process two more times so that you have a total of 3 layers.
  • Now repeat step #1 in 3 more glasses so you have a total of 4 full glasses.
  • Top with a whole cookie and serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve. Enjoy!

Notes

  • You aren’t making a pie crust so you don’t want fine cookie crumbs. Just break the cookies up roughly to make pieces that are about ½-inch across.
  • The beautiful layers set this apart from other desserts. Take your time to get nice clean layers.
  • Use large, wide glasses to make them. If your glasses are narrow, it’s probably easier to use a piping bag (or a Ziploc bag with the corner cut off) so you can add the layers neatly.
  • For a fruity twist, you might like to add a layer of banana slices halfway down. Toss the slices with lemon juice first so they don’t turn brown.

Nutrition

Calories: 1170kcal | Carbohydrates: 188g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 42g | Saturated Fat: 19g | Cholesterol: 72mg | Sodium: 1339mg | Potassium: 221mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 122g | Vitamin A: 175IU | Calcium: 118mg | Iron: 3mg