Tropical Pineapple and Cherry Parfait

Tropical Pineapple and Cherry Parfait

Ingredients:

– **2 cups fresh pineapple chunks**
– **1 cup pineapple juice**
– **1 cup heavy whipping cream**
– **2 tablespoons powdered sugar**
– **1 teaspoon vanilla extract**
– **1 cup vanilla yogurt**
– **1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk**
– **1/2 cup maraschino cherries, drained**
– **Pineapple slices and maraschino cherries for garnish**

Instructions:

1. **Prepare the Whipped Cream**:
– In a large mixing bowl, whip the heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until soft peaks form. Set aside.

2. **Mix the Pineapple and Yogurt**:
– In another bowl, combine the fresh pineapple chunks with vanilla yogurt and pineapple juice. Mix well.

3. **Layer the Parfait**:
– In tall glasses, start by adding a layer of the pineapple-yogurt mixture.
– Drizzle some sweetened condensed milk over the pineapple-yogurt layer.
– Add a few maraschino cherries.
– Add a layer of whipped cream.

4. **Repeat the Layers**:
– Repeat the layering process until the glasses are filled, ending with a generous layer of whipped cream on top.

5. **Garnish and Serve**:
– Garnish the top with pineapple slices and maraschino cherries.
– Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for an hour before serving.

Enjoy your tropical pineapple and cherry parfait!