Chocolate-Covered Cherry Parfaits

• 1 package (12 ounces) frozen pitted dark sweet cherries, thawed
• 3 tablespoons sugar
• 4 teaspoons cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons cherry brandy
• 1 cup heavy whipping cream
• 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
• 1/4 cup confectioners' sugar
• 1-1/3 cups
• Chocolate syrup, optional

1. Drain cherries, reserving 1/3 cup liquid; set aside.
2. In a small saucepan, combine sugar and cornstarch; stir in reserved cherry juice until smooth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1 minute or until thickened. Remove from the heat; stir in cherries and brandy. Cover and refrigerate until chilled.
3. In a small bowl, beat cream until stiff peaks form. In another bowl, beat cream cheese and confectioners' sugar until smooth. Fold in whipped cream.
4. Spoon half of the mousse, cream mixture and cherries into four parfait glasses. Layer with remaining cream mixture, mousse and cherries. Drizzle with chocolate syrup if desired.

sweet cherries, sugar, cornstarch, cherry brandy, heavy whipping cream, cream cheese, confectioners, chocolate syrup

Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/chocolate-covered-cherry-parfaits/ (may not work)