Prepare to tantalize your taste buds with a dessert that's not just a treat, but an experience! These Kahlua Toasted Coconut and Ice Cream Parfaits are the perfect combination of creamy, boozy, and crunchy - a dessert that will make your dinner guests swoon and your taste buds dance. Imagine layers of velvety vanilla ice cream, rich Kahlua liqueur, and golden toasted coconut flakes, all drizzled with decadent chocolate syrup - it's like a vacation in a glass!
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: -
Total Time: 10 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 2 cups vanilla ice cream
- 1/2 cup Kahlua
- 1 cup toasted coconut flakes
- 1/4 cup chocolate syrup
Instructions
- Remove vanilla ice cream from the freezer and let it soften slightly at room temperature for about 5 minutes to make it easier to scoop and layer.
- Toast coconut flakes in a dry skillet over medium heat, stirring constantly until golden brown and fragrant. This should take approximately 3-4 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool completely.
- Select 4 clear glass parfait glasses or tall dessert glasses to showcase the layers of the dessert.
- Begin layering by adding a generous scoop of softened vanilla ice cream to the bottom of each glass.
- Drizzle approximately 2 tablespoons of Kahlua liqueur evenly over the ice cream in each glass.
- Sprinkle a portion of the toasted coconut flakes over the Kahlua-soaked ice cream layer.
- Repeat the layering process with another scoop of ice cream, followed by Kahlua and toasted coconut.
- Finish each parfait by drizzling chocolate syrup over the top layer for added decadence.
- Serve immediately to prevent the ice cream from melting, and garnish with additional toasted coconut if desired.
Tips
- Temperature is key: Let the ice cream soften just slightly to make layering easier, but don't let it melt completely.
- For the most intense coconut flavor, toast the coconut flakes slowly and watch carefully - they can burn quickly.
- Use clear glass parfait or dessert glasses to showcase the beautiful layers of your dessert.
- Serve immediately after preparing to maintain the perfect texture and prevent melting.
- For an extra touch of elegance, chill your glasses beforehand to keep the dessert cooler longer.
- If you want a non-alcoholic version, you can substitute the Kahlua with coffee syrup or caramel sauce.
- Experiment with different ice cream flavors like chocolate or coffee to create your own unique variation.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 607kcal
Carbohydrates: 88g
Protein: 6g
Fat: 28g
Saturated Fat: 22g
Cholesterol: 40mg
