Instructions: Parfait is a French word meaning "perfect." A phrase used by many to describe this dish. American parfaits consist of ice cream served with whipped cream, fruit, or other sauces piled in layers in a tall, narrow glass called a "parfait glass." It is often topped with sweet whipped cream and garnished with a maraschino cherry.

In a parfait glass or juice glass, alternate layers of ice cream with jam, syrup, baby or junior fruit, or marshmallow cream. Here are some good combinations you can use:
Strawberry ice cream and strawberry jam -Vanilla ice cream and red raspberry jam -Cherry ice cream and almond-flavored whipped cream -Vanilla ice cream with apricot and apple, or pear and pineapple baby or junior fruit -Chocolate ice cream and marshmallow cream.

Any combination of ice cream and sauce that strikes your fancy can be tried, and cant help but be delicious!

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