Description
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with this festive and delicious parfait featuring layers of green-tinted vanilla pudding, whipped cream, and crushed chocolate cookies, complemented by mint candies and optional sprinkles or marshmallows for a fun, no-bake treat that’s perfect for the holiday.
Ingredients
Scale
Base Layers
- 1 cup vanilla pudding (store-bought or homemade)
- Green food coloring
- ½ cup crushed chocolate cookies or chocolate graham crackers
Additional Layers & Toppings
- 1 cup whipped cream or whipped topping
- ½ cup mint candies or chopped Andes mints
- Green sprinkles or shamrock decorations (optional)
- Mini marshmallows (optional)
Instructions
- Tint the pudding: In a small bowl, add a few drops of green food coloring to the vanilla pudding and stir well until the color is evenly distributed and you achieve a festive green shade.
- Layer the ingredients: Take serving glasses or jars and start by adding a layer of crushed chocolate cookies at the bottom for a crunchy base.
- Add pudding layer: Spoon a layer of the green-tinted vanilla pudding over the crushed cookies to create a smooth and creamy contrast.
- Whipped cream layer: Add a layer of whipped cream or whipped topping on top of the pudding, smoothing it evenly.
- Mint candy layer: Sprinkle a few mint candies or chopped Andes mints over the whipped cream for a refreshing minty flavor and texture.
- Repeat layers: Repeat the layering process as desired, building up the parfait with cookie crumbs, pudding, whipped cream, and mint candies until glasses are filled.
- Final toppings: Finish by topping each parfait with a dollop of whipped cream, adding green sprinkles or shamrock decorations, and optional mini marshmallows or other themed candies for an extra festive touch.
- Chill or serve: Place the parfaits in the refrigerator to chill for 15–30 minutes if you prefer them cold, or serve immediately for a quick and fun treat.
Notes
- Use pistachio pudding in place of vanilla pudding for a natural green color without food coloring.
- For a twist, include layers of green gelatin along with the pudding for added texture and flavor.
- Ensure the whipped cream is firm enough to hold layers, especially if preparing ahead.
- Crushing the cookies finely can help achieve smoother layers and better texture contrast.
