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Macaroon Parfait – Quick Ice Cream Dessert
Orange sorbet ice cream whipped with cream, cherries, & nuts.
Quick Macaroon Parfait – Dreamy Orange Frozen Dessert Recipe
Need an easy recipe for a summer treat? Try this simple orange sorbet with macaroon cookies, pecans and maraschino cherries. Everyone love a fun and easy ice cream treat. Layering this orange parfait recipe in frosty glass goblets or individual ice cream bowls. Serve with a topping of whipped cream, nuts, cherry and a macaroon cookie for kids of all ages.

Macaroon Parfait Easy Ice Cream Dessert
Course: Dessert, ice creamCuisine: AmericanDifficulty: Easy6
servings20
minutes1
hoursOrange cream parfait with macaroon cookies is a quick 20 minute dessert. Make a single serving ice cream by stacking ingredient layers in clear glass goblets or ice cream dishes. Top with whipped topping, cherries and sprinkle with nuts.
Ingredients
1 pint heavy whipping cream
2 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon vanilla
1 cup chopped pecans
1/2 cup maraschino cherries (drained)
1 package broken macaroon cookies
1 pint orange sorbet (thaw for 10-20 minutes)
Directions
- Whip cream with sugar, vanilla until soft peaks form.
- Add whipped cream, pecans, cherries, and cookies to softened but not melted orange sorbet.
- Mix until all ingredients are thoroughly mixed together.
- Place in airtight container and freeze.
Notes
- How to make a single serving macaroon parfait? Repeat stacking ingredient layers, row by row, until 1″ below serving dish. Serve with whipped topping, cherry, macaroon cookie and a sprinkle of chopped pecans.