Indulge in a delightful journey of flavors and textures with our exquisite pudding parfaits. These layered desserts are a symphony of creamy puddings, crunchy cookies, refreshing fruits, and whipped cream, offering a captivating experience with every spoonful.
From the classic combination of chocolate pudding, Oreo cookies, and whipped cream to the tropical delight of mango pudding, coconut cookies, and fresh mango slices, our recipes cater to diverse taste preferences. We also have a delightful vegan option featuring creamy avocado pudding, crunchy graham crackers, and sweet strawberries.
Each recipe is meticulously crafted with step-by-step instructions and helpful tips to ensure your parfaits turn out perfect. Whether you're looking for an indulgent treat to satisfy your sweet cravings or a visually stunning dessert to impress your guests, our pudding parfaits are sure to delight. So, gather your ingredients, put on your apron, and embark on a culinary adventure that will leave your taste buds dancing.
EASY STRAWBERRY PUDDING PARFAITS
Simple enough for the kids to make, this yummy fresh-fruit parfait is always a welcome addition to our dinner table. Substitute fresh peaches or berries for a delicious change! If desired, garnish with a whole strawberry.
Provided by Jacqui
Categories Desserts Fruit Dessert Recipes Strawberry Dessert Recipes
Time 1h
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Prepare vanilla pudding according to package directions, except do not chill.
- In a medium saucepan over medium-low heat, stir together strawberries, jam, and sugar until jam is melted and the mixture is heated through, about 4 minutes. Remove from heat.
- In each of 4 parfait glasses, layer 1/8 of the pudding and 1/8 of the strawberry sauce. Repeat layers. Chill 45 minutes, or until set, before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 159.8 calories, Carbohydrate 40.4 g, Fat 0.4 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 0.5 g, Sodium 343.7 mg, Sugar 33.6 g
RASPBERRY VANILLA PUDDING PARFAITS
I used to serve these simple yet impressive parfaits when we ran a motel and restaurant. Now I serve them to guests. You can substitute other seasonal fruit, like peaches or strawberries.-Ruth Andrewson, Leavenworth, Washington
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 10m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- In a large bowl, whisk milk and pudding mix for 2 minutes. Let stand for 2 minutes or until soft-set. Fold in 1 cup whipped topping. Spoon a third of the pudding into six parfait glasses. , Set aside six raspberries for garnish; divide half of the remaining berries over pudding. Repeat layers. Top with remaining pudding and garnish with the reserved berries.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 158 calories, Fat 5g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 11mg cholesterol, Sodium 267mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.
PUDDING PARFAITS
Spooning through layers of pudding, pie filling and granola is a fun and delicious way to end a meal.-Rose Purrington, Windom, Minnesota
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 15m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a bowl, beat milk and pudding mix on low speed for 2 minutes or until thickened. Refrigerate for 10 minutes. Spoon half of the pudding into four parfait glasses. Top each with 3 tablespoons pie filling and 2 tablespoons granola. Repeat layers. Garnish with whipped topping if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 446 calories, Fat 8g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 17mg cholesterol, Sodium 437mg sodium, Carbohydrate 88g carbohydrate (62g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 10g protein.
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.
PEANUT BUTTER - CHOCOLATE PUDDING PARFAITS
My mom had this recipe hand written on an old recipe card. It is so tasty and can be fairly low in fat if you use low fat/fat free milk, Cool Whip and chocolate syrup. And it's so good you'll never know the difference! Cook time is chill time.
Provided by flower7
Categories Dessert
Time 40m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Beat the peanut butter into the milk in a small bowl.
- Add the pudding mix.
- Beat on low speed of a hand mixer for 2 minutes.
- Fold in 1 cup of whipped topping.
- Divide half of pudding mix between 4 parfait glasses, top with banana slices and 1 tsp chocolate syrup.
- Repeat layers, ending with syrup.
- Divide remaining 1/2 cup whipped topping between glasses and top with 1/2 tsp more syrup each.
- Chill for about 30 minutes in the fridge.
- Top with chopped peanuts before serving, if desired.
CREAMY COCONUT RICE PUDDING PARFAITS
When my daughter's friends come over for lunch, she treats them to her tropical parfaits made with brown rice and coconut milk. They're fresh, creamy and comforting. -Suzanne Clark, Phoenix, Arizona
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a large heavy saucepan, combine the first 5 ingredients; bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat to maintain a low simmer. Cook, uncovered, 35-45 minutes or until rice is soft and milk is almost absorbed, stirring occasionally., Remove from heat; stir in extracts. Cool slightly. Serve warm or refrigerate, covered, and serve cold. To serve, spoon pudding into dishes. Top with fruit; sprinkle with almonds and coconut.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 291 calories, Fat 13g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 7mg cholesterol, Sodium 157mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 7g protein.
BANANA PUDDING AND YOGURT PARFAITS
These parfaits are anything but ordinary! When all-natural instant pudding and tangy Greek yogurt join forces, your dessert can jump into breakfast time if you like! You get plenty of protein and vitamins in this sweet treat with a little healthy twist.
Provided by RusticJoyfylFood
Categories Desserts Fruit Dessert Recipes Banana Dessert Recipes
Time 20m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Place banana slices in a bowl; toss with lemon juice to prevent browning.
- Whisk heavy cream, Greek yogurt, and vanilla pudding mix together in a bowl until pudding is thick and smooth.
- Sprinkle 2 tablespoons crushed cookies in the bottom of four 8-ounce clear drinking glasses. Cover cookies with 2 to 3 tablespoons pudding mixture and 3 to 4 banana slices. Repeat layers twice more.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 931.4 calories, Carbohydrate 80.9 g, Cholesterol 185.5 mg, Fat 64.4 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 11.5 g, SaturatedFat 35 g, Sodium 584.6 mg, Sugar 46 g
BANANA CREAM PUDDING PARFAITS
Yummy banana pudding parfaits. Quick as a whistle and pretty enough to serve to guests. Would serve 4 but DH and I have eaten the entire thing before!
Provided by Brooke the Cook in
Categories Dessert
Time 20m
Yield 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Crush graham crackers in a baggie with rolling pin until course crumbs. Set aside.
- Using a whisk, whisk cream cheese in a large bowl until smooth.
- Add pudding mix, milk and vanilla; whisking until smooth.
- Fold in 2 ounces of whipped topping. Reserve 2 ounces cool whip to top parfaits.
- To make two parfaits. The layering really doesn't matter - do whatever you think looks the best! Here's how I do the layers for my DH and I: layer each parfait with graham cracker crumbs, 1/4 banana, 1/4 pudding mixture, 1/2 ounce whipped topping, 1/4 banana, 1/4 pudding mixture, 1/2 ounce whipped topping and lastly remaining graham cracker crumbs.
- Sprinkle with cinnamon.
- Can be eaten immediately or set in the fridge for 15-20 minutes to allow crumbs to soften (not too long or they'll turn to mush). Enjoy!
PUMPKIN PUDDING PARFAITS
These parfaits are almost as delicious as pumpkin pie, and wayyyy easier on the waistline. I think this may have a spot on our Thanksgiving table this year!
Provided by MariaMiller
Categories Dessert
Time 15m
Yield 4 parfaits, 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Prepare pudding according to package directions. Be sure to whisk for the full two minutes as the box instructs to ensure creamy texture.
- Whisk in pumpkin puree, pumpkin pie spice, and cinnamon.
- Allow to set up in the refrigerator for at least 5 minutes (longer is better).
- In 4 small glasses (I used juice glasses), spoon in about 1/3 cup of pumpkin pudding, spreading with a spoon to create an even layer.
- Next, add a layer of cool whip, followed by the last layer of pumpkin pudding.
- Top with a dollop of cool whip and sprinkle with crushed graham crackers and pecans.
- Enjoy immediately while graham crackers are still crunchy.
PISTACHIO PUDDING PARFAITS
I made this for my children to take to school on St. Patrick's Day. Everyone loved it. It can be made right before you eat it or a few hours before hand. -Rosanna Fowler, Bedford, Indiana
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 20m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a small bowl, beat cream cheese and confectioners' sugar. Fold in whipped topping; set aside. Prepare pudding according to package directions; set aside., Spoon 1 tablespoon cookie crumbs into each of eight parfait glasses. Top with half of the pudding and whipped topping mixture. Repeat layers. Top with remaining cookie crumbs. Chill until serving. ,
Nutrition Facts : Calories 374 calories, Fat 19g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 41mg cholesterol, Sodium 367mg sodium, Carbohydrate 45g carbohydrate (27g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 5g protein.
MILK CHOCOLATE PUDDING PARFAITS WITH RASPBERRIES
Categories Milk/Cream Berry Chocolate Dairy Egg Dessert Valentine's Day Kid-Friendly Raspberry Chill Bon Appétit Small Plates
Yield 6 Servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Whisk 1/2 cup sugar, cocoa and cornstarch in heavy large saucepan. Gradually whisk in milk. Whisk over medium heat until mixture boils and thickens slightly, about 4 minutes. Remove from heat.
- Whisk yolks and eggs in large bowl. Gradually whisk in hot milk mixture. Return mixture to saucepan. Whisk over medium heat until mixture thickens, about 5 minutes (do not boil). Remove from heat. Add chocolate, butter and vanilla; whisk until mixture is smooth. Cool 10 minutes, whisking occasionally.
- Spoon 1/4 cup pudding into each of 6 Champagne glasses. Top each with 4 raspberries. Repeat layering 1/4 cup pudding and 4 raspberries in each glass. Divide remaining pudding among glasses. Cool completely. Beat cream and 2 tablespoons sugar in large bowl to stiff peaks. Top parfaits with cream. Chill at least 2 hours and up to 8 hours. Top with remaining berries.
BANANA PUDDING PARFAITS
Bring on the whipped cream to adorn these sweet banana treats.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes
Time 1h15m
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Have ready a fine-mesh sieve over a medium bowl. In a medium saucepan, off heat, whisk together sugar, cornstarch, and salt. Very gradually (a few tablespoons at a time), whisk in milk, taking care to dissolve cornstarch; whisk in egg yolks.
- Whisking constantly, cook mixture over medium heat until the first large bubble forms and sputters. Reduce heat to low; whisking constantly, cook 1 minute. Remove from heat, and immediately pour through sieve into bowl. Stir butter and vanilla into hot pudding. Let pudding cool slightly; meanwhile, slice bananas.
- In six 8-ounce glasses, alternately layer warm pudding with cookies and bananas, ending with pudding and covering bananas as completely as you can to prevent discoloration. Refrigerate until set, at least 1 hour, and covered with plastic wrap, up to 2 days.
- To serve, top with whipped cream and more crumbled cookies and sliced bananas.
TAPIOCA PUDDING PARFAITS
Creamy pudding is layered with fruit preserves, caramel sauce or chocolate sauce and topped with nuts, chocolate pieces or spices. It is a great kid-friendly dessert that can even be presented elegantly for an adult dinner. From the December 2004 issue of Country Living. Cook time does not include chill time.
Provided by Ms B.
Categories Dessert
Time 50m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Fill a large bowl with ice water and set aside.
- Mix the sugar, tapioca, milk and egg yolks together in a medium saucepan.
- Cook on medium-high heat, stirring constantly, until mixture comes to a full boil.
- Remove from heat, transfer the pudding to a medium bowl, and set in the ice bath.
- Chill for at least 1 hour or until pudding cools completely.
- To prepare the parfaits: place 3 tablespoons tapioca in a small parfait glass.
- Spread one tablespoon of sauce or preserves over the tapioca.
- Top with 3 more tablespoons tapioca and 1 more tablespoon sauce or preserves.
- Finish with a final layer of 2 tablespoons tapioca.
- Repeat with 5 more parfait dishes and garnish with nuts, candies, chocolate pieces, or a sprinkle of cinnamon, if desired.
BUTTERSCOTCH PUDDING PARFAITS
These yummy parfaits are impossible to turn down. You can also change the pudding flavor to suit your taste.-Judi Klee, Nebraska City, Nebraska
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 10m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- In a large bowl, whisk milk and pudding mix for 2 minutes. Let stand for 2 minutes or until soft-set. , In six parfait glasses, alternate layers of pudding, wafer crumbs and whipped topping. Refrigerate until serving.
Nutrition Facts :
RASPBERRY PUDDING PARFAITS
My family has been enjoying this fresh-tasting delicious dessert for ages. It's so pretty and impressive to serve.-Fran Shaffer, Coatesville, Pennsylvania
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 10m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine milk and pudding mix; beat for 2 minutes or until thickened. Spoon half into four parfait glasses. Top with half of the raspberries. Repeat layers. Garnish with whipped topping if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 230 calories, Fat 3g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 12mg cholesterol, Sodium 556mg sodium, Carbohydrate 46g carbohydrate (36g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.
BANANA PUDDING PARFAITS
This idea comes from Kraft Food but the recipe is my interpretation of the idea. If you like, fat free milk and sugar free pudding mix can be used to make it a lighter dessert.
Provided by PaulaG
Categories Dessert
Time 30m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Crush the graham crackers into coarse crumbs, mix in the chopped pecans.
- Place the cold milk in a medium size bowl and sprinkle with pudding; beat with a wire whisk for 2 minutes.
- In 4 wine glasses or parfait glasses, spoon in a couple of tablespoons crumb mixture, top with 4 slices of banana and pudding; repeat layers once.
- Cover each glass with plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to use.
- To serve, top each with a dallop of whipped topping and 1 additional slice of banana.
- Please note: To keep the banana slices fresh, place them into 2 cups of water that has been mixed with 1 1/2 tablelspoons of lemon juice. Place on paper towels and pat dry.
COCONUT CRUNCH PUDDING PARFAITS
Delicious and not too sweet. You may use spelt flour as an alternative to wheat, and honey and sucanat instead of sugar. Instructions are long, but not too difficult.
Provided by Bobbiann
Categories Dessert
Time 40m
Yield 4-5 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Coconut Crunch: Combine flour and brown sugar in medium bowl. Cut in margarine until crumbly. Add coconut. Rub mixture until no lumps of margarine remain. Turn into ungreased 9x9 pan.
- Bake at 400ºF for about 20 minutes, stirring with fork every 5 minutes, until golden. Stir to break up large clumps. Cool. Makes 1 1/3 cups crunch.
- Coconut Custard: Microwave milk (and honey, if using) in glass bowl for 3 minutes, or until very hot but not boiling.
- Combine flour, cornstarch, sugar (if using) and salt in small bowl. Gradually stir in half-and-half (or blend) until smooth. Slowly stir into milk. Microwave until boiling and thickened (about 4-5 minutes) stirring at least every minute.
- Combine some of milk mixture with egg yolks. Mix well. Stir into milk mixture. Cook 1-2 minutes more until thickened.
- Stir in margarine, coconut and flavouring. Cover with plastic wrap directly on surface to prevent skin forming. Cool. Makes 2 1/3 cups custard.
- Layer custard and crunch several times in parfait glasses, ending with crunch.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 514.6, Fat 29.3, SaturatedFat 13.2, Cholesterol 131.2, Sodium 411.7, Carbohydrate 56.7, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 31.4, Protein 8
BAILEYS PUDDING PARFAITS WITH OATMEAL-WALNUT CRUNCH
Categories Dairy Egg Nut Dessert Freeze/Chill Vegetarian St. Patrick's Day Spring Chill Bon Appétit Pescatarian Peanut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Serves 6
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Make crunch:
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Combine first 6 ingredients in large bowl. Add butter and rub in with fingertips until mixture forms moist clumps. Mix in walnuts. Sprinkle mixture onto rimmed baking sheet. Bake until golden brown and crisp, occasionally stirring gently and leaving mixture in clumps, about 35 minutes. Cool completely. (Can be made 2 days ahead. Store airtight.)
- Make pudding:
- Combine 3/4 cup cream, 6 tablespoons Baileys liqueur, sugar, yolks and nutmeg in large metal bowl. Place over saucepan of simmering water (do not allow bottom of bowl to touch water). Using electric mixer, beat until custard thickens and thermometer registers 160°F, about 8 minutes. Remove from over water and beat until cool, about 8 minutes. Mix in remaining 6 tablespoons liqueur. Beat remaining 1/2 cup cream in medium bowl to medium peaks. Fold into custard. Cover and chill at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Layer 1/4 cup pudding, 1 tablespoon currants and 3 tablespoons crunch in each of six 12-ounce goblets; repeat layering 1 more time. Serve immediately or refrigerate up to 1 hour.
CHOCOLATE CHIP PUDDING PARFAITS
This was one of our children's favorite desserts. It's simple to put together, and I liked to surprise them by varying the ingredients in the parfait layers. -Pauline Piper, Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 20m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Prepare pudding according to package directions. In two parfait glasses, layer 2 tablespoons chocolate chips, a fourth of the warm pudding and 2 tablespoons coconut. Repeat layers. Refrigerate until serving.
Nutrition Facts :
Tips:
- Choose ripe bananas: The riper the bananas, the sweeter and more flavorful your pudding will be.
- Use a high-quality chocolate pudding mix: This will ensure that your pudding is rich and creamy.
- Don't over-mix the pudding: Over-mixing can make the pudding tough and grainy.
- Chill the pudding before assembling the parfaits: This will help the pudding to set and make it easier to layer.
- Use a variety of toppings: You can use any combination of toppings that you like, such as fresh fruit, nuts, whipped cream, candy, and cookies.
Conclusion:
Pudding parfaits are a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are perfect for parties, potlucks, or a simple weeknight treat. With so many different variations to choose from, there is sure to be a pudding parfait recipe that everyone will love.
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