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Biscotti Parfaits

4.6

(6)

Chocolate or coffee ice cream is also nice in this Italian-style dessert.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    2 Servings; can be doubled

Ingredients

4 purchased almond biscotti
12 teaspoons sambuca or other anise liqueur
1 cup (1/2 pint) vanilla ice cream or frozen yogurt
4 tablespoons diced mixed dried fruit

Preparation

  1. Place biscotti in heavy sealable plastic bag. Crush biscotti coarsely with rolling pin. In each of 2 brandy snifters or tall wine goblets, layer 1/4 of crumbs, 2 teaspoons liqueur, 1/4 cup ice cream, 2 tablespoons diced fruit, 2 teaspoons liqueur, 1/4 cup ice cream, 1/4 crumbs and 2 teaspoons liqueur. Serve immediately or cover and freeze up to 1 hour.

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