Monday, June 17, 2013

Sassy Sweets: Tiramisu Pudding Parfaits

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When John and I first stopped and tried the Grey Ghost Bakery (check out their NEW website later this week!!) cookies in our whirlwind trip to Charleston, we were knocked dead in our tracks by their chocolate espresso cookies.  Subtly coffee-like, the chocolate is so rich and they are just ever so slightly soft; just the way a good cookie should be, in my opinion.  Sure enough, we made our way back to the booth again and again.

Finally, on our last night in Charleston, John surprised me with a huge bag of the chocolate espresso cookies!  I wish I could say we waited until we got home to open the bag!  Sometimes, things are just too yummy to put off! So when they were thrilled to offer The Growing Foodie readers a giveaway, I put the plan into motion ASAP!
Sure enough the box came a few weeks later.  If you can imagine, it was like having a grandma make you cookies and ship them in a care package.  They are seriously that good.  Kindly enough, they will be offering a Growing Foodie reader the chance to win a trio of their flavors, starting with the seriously delicious chocolate espresso, as well as cinnamon pecan and molasses spice.  Don't worry - you'll get introduced to those 2 soon enough.  GIVEAWAY NOW CLOSED!
Tiramisu Parfaits
Serves:  8 (8 1/2 pint mason jars)
1/2 cup cocoa powder
1 cup sugar
3/4 cup flour
4 cups milk (I used skim)
1 cup strong brewed espresso
3 teaspoons vanilla extract
16 ounces marscapone cheese
16 Grey Ghost Chocolate Espresso Cookies, crumbled


In a large saucepan, combine cocoa powder, sugar, and flour.  Whisk in the milk and espresso over medium heat.  Cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture has thickened and is bubbling.  Remove from the heat and stir in the vanilla.  Chill for 30 minutes.  Then, whisk in the marscapone cheese.

To make the parfaits, layer 1/2 of the chocolate mixture evenly into the bottoms of each mason jar.  Top with a handful of Grey Ghost Chocolate Espresso cookie crumbs.  Then, add another chocolate layer.  Top with additional cookie crumbs, if desired.  Serve immediately. 

Until the next time my oven is on...

71 comments:

  1. AnonymousJune 17, 2013 at 2:54 PM

    heather: i have not yet tried these cookies but sure would love to
    hg temp addy at hot mail dot com

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  2. Suburban prepJune 17, 2013 at 4:35 PM

    I have not yet had a bite of these but I am just thinking about how good they must taste. I would love to try the molasses spice cookie.

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  3. ReeniJune 17, 2013 at 9:42 PM

    Love the name of the bakery! Sounds like there's a good story behind it. The cookies sound yummy in this parfait! Super decadent.

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  4. AllieJune 18, 2013 at 5:04 PM

    Would love to try the chocolate espresso!

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  5. rachelJune 19, 2013 at 10:44 AM

    Wow, chocolate espresso sounds fabulous. And a perfect lunchtime treat ;)

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  6. Allisha GoldJune 20, 2013 at 3:39 AM

    Chocolate espresso would definitely be my favorite! Thank you :)

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  7. Allisha GoldJune 20, 2013 at 3:39 AM

    I like Grey Ghost Bakery on facebook as Allisha Gold

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    I like The Growing Foodie on facebook as Allisha Gold

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  9. Madelyn SmithJune 20, 2013 at 10:32 AM

    One of my high school classmate's moms started this bakery - small world! I was lucky enough to recently try the chocolate/espresso cookies. They were AMAZING.

    email: msmith64@elon.edu

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  10. Madelyn SmithJune 20, 2013 at 10:33 AM

    Also, just liked the bakery on FB! username: madelyn.smith2

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  11. peg42June 20, 2013 at 12:06 PM

    The Cinnamon Pecan cookies sound devine.
    Thanks so much.
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  12. peg42June 20, 2013 at 12:07 PM

    I like The Growing Foodie on Facebook (Margaret E. Smith)
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  13. AnonymousJune 20, 2013 at 1:54 PM

    The Chocolate Espresso sounds amazing.
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  14. MandaJune 20, 2013 at 2:03 PM

    The Molasses. Thanks!

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  15. sottovoceJune 20, 2013 at 2:58 PM

    My favorite is the Chocolate Espresso...yum! :-) Thank you.
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  16. UnknownJune 20, 2013 at 3:52 PM

    The Chocolate Espresso looks yummy!
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  17. ky2hereJune 20, 2013 at 4:54 PM

    They all look great but I'll select molasses spice (and we're ready to get back to the battery and folly beach..........)

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  18. ky2hereJune 20, 2013 at 4:55 PM

    Like Grey Ghost Bakery FB as Kyhere Here

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    also like The Growing Foodie FB as Kyhere Here

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  20. Tricia316June 20, 2013 at 7:07 PM

    I would totally try the Cinnamon Pecan!
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  21. Tricia316June 20, 2013 at 7:09 PM

    I like Grey Ghost Bakery on FB - Tricia Gatte Andrews

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    I like The Growing Foodie on FB - Tricia Gatte Andrews

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  23. greenhomeJune 20, 2013 at 7:14 PM

    My favorite would be Cinnamon Pecan for sure

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  24. greenhomeJune 20, 2013 at 7:15 PM

    "Liked" Ghost Bakery on FB (starr greenwell)starr_greenwell@comcast.net

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  25. greenhomeJune 20, 2013 at 7:16 PM

    I Liked Growing Foodie on FB.

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  26. greenhomeJune 20, 2013 at 7:16 PM

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  27. UnknownJune 20, 2013 at 7:20 PM

    yum molasses spice
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  28. Ann FantomJune 20, 2013 at 7:36 PM

    I would like to try Grey Ghost Bakery's Chocolate Espresso cookies.

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  29. chadroJune 20, 2013 at 10:12 PM

    I like the Cinnamon Pecan but all would be yummy I'm sure!

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  30. smilekissesJune 21, 2013 at 3:07 AM

    I think the molasses spice-yum!
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  31. smilekissesJune 21, 2013 at 3:09 AM

    I like Grey Ghost Bakery on FB Joni Dolniak
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  32. smilekissesJune 21, 2013 at 3:11 AM

    email subscriber
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    I like you on FB Joni Dolniak
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  34. lisarayJune 21, 2013 at 4:12 AM

    They ALL sound great, but the Molasses Spice caled to me first. lisaray1956@hotmail.com

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  35. lisarayJune 21, 2013 at 4:15 AM

    I like Grey Ghost Bakery on Facebook. Lisa Rowe Ray

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  36. lisarayJune 21, 2013 at 4:17 AM

    I like The Growing Foodie on Facebook. Lisa Rowe Ray

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  37. clc408June 21, 2013 at 6:13 AM

    I would enjoy the chocolate espresso cookies.

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  38. sweepmomJune 21, 2013 at 7:50 AM

    The Cinnamon Pecan sounds best to me.

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  39. Becca AnnJune 21, 2013 at 12:38 PM

    The chocolat3e expresso sounds yummy!
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  40. Becca AnnJune 21, 2013 at 12:39 PM

    I like grey ghost bakery on fb.. Becca Peters
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    I like you on fb.. Becca peters
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  42. jules mcnubbin (buttmuffin)June 21, 2013 at 1:54 PM

    cinnamon pecan sounds nice..

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  43. Lisa P.June 21, 2013 at 2:00 PM

    I think my favorite would be the chocolate espresso.
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  44. RustyJune 21, 2013 at 8:00 PM

    These all sound delicious, but I'm certain my favorite would be the Chocolate Espresso cookies. rustysrambles(at)gmail(dot)com

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  45. RustyJune 21, 2013 at 8:02 PM

    I "like" Grey Ghost Bakery on Facebook as Gaye M. rustysrambles(at)gmail(dot)com

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  47. AnonymousJune 21, 2013 at 8:27 PM

    Molasses Spice would be my favorite.

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  48. LynneJune 21, 2013 at 11:10 PM

    Have yet to try, but I'm thinking I'd love the chocolate expresso ones.

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  49. LynneJune 21, 2013 at 11:11 PM

    I subscribed to your email.

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  50. UnknownJune 22, 2013 at 3:08 AM

    My favorite could be Cinnamon Pecan :)

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  51. AnonymousJune 22, 2013 at 4:47 AM

    i would like Cinnamon Pecan joseph gersch jtwark@mail.com

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  52. Robin TJune 22, 2013 at 8:59 AM

    I would love to try the Chocolate Espresso

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  53. Robin TJune 22, 2013 at 9:00 AM

    I like Grey Ghost Bakery on FB - Robin Trexel

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    I subscribe via email

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  55. llinda29June 22, 2013 at 9:46 AM

    I want Cinnamon Pecan: Dozen

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  56. JenniferJune 22, 2013 at 1:08 PM

    I want to try the Cinnamon Pecan.

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  57. PatJune 22, 2013 at 3:51 PM

    My favorite would probably be the Chocolate Espresso

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  58. PatJune 22, 2013 at 3:51 PM

    I like Grey Ghost Bakery on FB (Pat Harmon Babcock)

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    I like The Growing Foodie on FB (Pat Harmon Babcock)

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  60. JenJune 22, 2013 at 4:38 PM

    CINNAMON Pecan
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  61. blue65829June 22, 2013 at 6:21 PM

    I am guessing my favorite would be the molasses spice! they remind me of a cookie my mom used to make when i was a kid.
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  62. tlcfromtnJune 22, 2013 at 6:25 PM

    Cinnamon Pecan sounds good!

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  63. lauraslovesJune 22, 2013 at 10:35 PM

    My favorite is the Molasses Spice.
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  64. lauraslovesJune 22, 2013 at 10:36 PM

    I like Grey Ghost Bakery on Facebook.
    Laurie Emerson
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    I like you on Facebook.
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  66. KarrieJune 23, 2013 at 12:10 AM

    The all look delicious but the chocolate espresso sound the best :)

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  67. SavingsJune 23, 2013 at 8:48 PM

    my favorite type would be the chocolate espresso, because it's the best of both worlds, i love chocolate and i love coffee!

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  68. SandJune 23, 2013 at 9:53 PM

    The cinnamon pecan sounds good.

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  69. Brian E.June 23, 2013 at 11:37 PM

    Thanks for the giveaway… molasses spice look delicious !!!

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  70. Looking FANCYJune 24, 2013 at 11:41 AM

    This looks so creamy and nice and good and tasty and... :D

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