Description
Celebrate St Patrick’s Day with these festive and delicious Pudding Parfaits. Layers of rich instant chocolate pudding, creamy green vanilla pudding, crumbled Oreo cookies, and whipped topping come together in a fun, no-bake dessert perfect for any celebration. Easy to assemble and refrigerated until chilled, these parfaits make a colorful and indulgent treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Chocolate Pudding Layer
- 3.9 ounces instant chocolate pudding mix
- 2 cups milk
Green Vanilla Pudding Layer
- 3.9 ounces instant vanilla pudding mix
- 2 cups heavy cream
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract or mint extract (depending on taste)
- Green food coloring, to desired color
Additional Ingredients
- 8 Oreo cookies (or any cream-filled chocolate cookies)
- 8 ounces whipped topping
- Chocolate gold coins for decoration (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Chocolate Pudding: Pour 2 cups of milk into a medium bowl then add the instant chocolate pudding mix. Use a hand mixer to combine on low speed for 2 minutes. Place the pudding in the refrigerator for 5 minutes to set up.
- Prepare Green Vanilla Pudding: In a separate bowl, pour in 2 cups of heavy cream and add the instant vanilla pudding mix. Beat on low speed initially, then increase speed until the mixture becomes light and fluffy. Add ½ teaspoon vanilla or mint extract and green food coloring to achieve the desired shade.
- Assemble Parfaits: In each of the 4 serving cups, layer a thick portion of the chocolate pudding, followed by a layer of the green whipped vanilla pudding. Next, sprinkle a layer of crumbled Oreo cookies, then add a layer of whipped topping.
- Finish and Garnish: Top each parfait with a large dollop of the green whipped pudding. Decorate with chocolate gold coins and more Oreo crumbs as desired.
- Chill and Serve: Place the parfaits in the refrigerator and serve chilled for best flavor and texture.
Notes
- Use heavy cream for the vanilla pudding layer to achieve a light and fluffy texture; milk will not provide the same consistency.
- Adjust the amount of green food coloring based on your preferred shade of green.
- Chocolate gold coins are optional but add a festive touch perfect for St Patrick’s Day.
- Make sure to chill the chocolate pudding for at least 5 minutes before layering to help it set.
- For a mint-flavored variation, substitute vanilla extract with mint extract in the green pudding layer.
