Indulge in a delightful culinary experience with our exquisite banana pudding and yogurt parfaits, a harmonious blend of creamy textures, vibrant flavors, and wholesome goodness. These parfaits are a symphony of flavors, featuring layers of creamy banana pudding, tangy yogurt, sweet and crunchy granola, and the pièce de résistance – fresh banana slices. The banana pudding, made with real bananas and a touch of vanilla, boasts a velvety smooth texture and a burst of banana flavor in every bite. The yogurt, whether you choose classic plain or a variety infused with fruit or honey, adds a refreshing tang and a boost of probiotics. Granola, with its medley of oats, nuts, and seeds, provides a delightful crunch and a nutty flavor. And of course, the fresh banana slices add a burst of natural sweetness and a pop of color. With three variations to choose from, including a vegan option, these parfaits cater to various dietary preferences and guarantee a delightful experience for everyone.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
BANANA PUDDING PARFAITS
This banana pudding bucks tradition a bit but still tastes nostalgic and delicious.
Provided by Jennifer Segal
Categories Desserts
Time 4h
Yield 6 to 8
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a medium saucepan, whisk the sugar, cornstarch, salt, and egg yolks. Whisk in the milk and bring to simmer, stirring frequently, over medium heat (it will take 5 to 8 minutes). When the mixture starts to bubble, turn the heat down to low and continue cooking, whisking constantly, for 1 to 2 minutes until the mixture thickens. Remove the pan from the heat and immediately whisk in the butter, vanilla and rum. Transfer the mixture to a bowl and place a piece of plastic wrap directly over the pudding to prevent a film from forming. Chill in the refrigerator until cool, a few hours. (To hurry it up, you can place the bowl in an ice bath and whisk occasionally until cold.)
- Once the pudding is cold, place the heavy cream in a medium mixing bowl. Using an electric mixer, whip on medium-low speed until the whisk or beaters begin to leave tracks in the cream. Add the confectioners' sugar and whip until the cream holds medium, silky peaks. Go slowly towards the end; if it gets grainy or curdled, you've gone too far. Use a rubber spatula to fold the whipped cream into the cold pudding.
- Spoon a large dollop of the pudding mixture into the bottom of each parfait glass. Top with one layer of cookie pieces and one layer of sliced bananas. Repeat once and top with a final layer of pudding. Crumble some of the cookie pieces and sprinkle over top. Refrigerate for at least 3 hours or up to 12 hours.
- *Do not slice the bananas until you are ready to assemble the parfaits.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 573, Fat 27 g, Carbohydrate 73 g, Protein 8 g, SaturatedFat 13 g, Sugar 45 g, Fiber 2 g, Sodium 339 mg, Cholesterol 158 mg
BANANA PUDDING PARFAITS
With fresh bananas, vanilla wafers and a snappy pudding mix, these creamy after-dinner sweets are shared by Margaret Wagner Allen of Abingdon, Virginia. TIP: You can also substitute your favorite fresh berries or other flavors of sugar-free instant pudding mix.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 15m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a large bowl, whisk milk and pudding mix for 2 minutes. Let stand for 2 minutes. Whisk in sour cream and vanilla. Fold in three-fourths of the whipped topping. , Set aside eight vanilla wafers. Place one wafer into each of eight parfait glasses; top with a third of the banana slices and pudding mixture. Repeat layers twice. Top with remaining whipped topping. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Garnish with reserved vanilla wafers.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 231 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 5mg cholesterol, Sodium 433mg sodium, Carbohydrate 46g carbohydrate (24g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 6g protein.
BANANA PUDDING PARFAITS
Steps:
- Mix sugar and flour in a saucepan. Separate eggs. Reserve whites for meringue. Stir yolks with a fork until blended. Add milk in same cup as egg yolks. Slowly stir egg/milk mixture into sugar/flour mixture until well blended. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes, until very thick. Remove thickened custard from heat, add butter and allow to melt. Cool. Add vanilla flavoring.
- Divide half of the crushed wafers between 4 (8-ounce) glasses or goblets. Top each with 5 to 6 slices banana. Pour half of the cooled custard evenly into each glass over the bananas. Repeat each layer with the remaining ingredients. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
- To make the meringue: whisk together the reserved egg whites and sugar in a large heatproof bowl. Set the bowl over a saucepan of gently simmering water and whisk constantly until the sugar is dissolved and whites are very hot to the touch. Transfer the mixture to the bowl of a standing mixer. Whip the whites until stiff, glossy peaks form and the meringue is cool. Add the vanilla and mix well. Spoon the meringue or pipe with a piping bag over the pudding in each glass.
- Using a hand-held blowtorch, brown the meringue until golden. Serve immediately.
STRAWBERRY-BANANA PARFAITS
You're five ingredients and 10 minutes away from dipping into a deliciously layered dessert or snack of yogurt, fruit and high-fiber cereal.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Dessert
Time 10m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In each of 4 (10-oz) plastic cups or parfait glasses, layer 2 tablespoons yogurt, 1/4 cup cereal, 1/4 cup strawberry slices and 1/4 of the banana slices.
- Top each with 2 tablespoons yogurt, 1/4 cup cereal and remaining yogurt. Garnish top of each parfait with whole strawberry.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 220, Carbohydrate 45 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Fiber 7 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 150 mg, Sugar 20 g, TransFat 0 g
Tips:
- Choose ripe bananas. The riper the bananas, the sweeter and more flavorful the pudding will be.
- Use full-fat yogurt. Full-fat yogurt will give the pudding a richer and creamier texture.
- Sweeten the pudding to taste. You can add honey, maple syrup, or sugar to taste.
- Layer the parfaits in a fun and festive way. Alternate layers of pudding, yogurt, and bananas.
- Top the parfaits with your favorite toppings. Some popular toppings include whipped cream, nuts, and chocolate chips.
Conclusion:
Banana pudding and yogurt parfaits are a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that is perfect for any occasion. They are also a great way to use up ripe bananas. With a few simple ingredients, you can create a delicious and satisfying treat that the whole family will enjoy. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy dessert, give banana pudding and yogurt parfaits a try.
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