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Banana Pudding Parfait Recipe

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This Banana Pudding Parfait is a deliciously creamy and easy-to-make dessert featuring layers of banana cream pudding, crunchy Nilla wafer crumbs, fresh bananas, and light whipped cream. Perfect for a quick treat or entertaining guests, it combines smooth textures with sweet banana flavors and buttery cookie crunch in an elegant parfait presentation.

  • Total Time: 30 minutes including chilling
  • Yield: 6 servings

Ingredients

Pudding Mix

  • 1 box (5.1 oz) banana cream instant pudding mix
  • 3 cups whole milk

Cookie Crumble

  • 2 cups Nilla wafers

Whipped Cream

  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoons powdered sugar

Fruit

  • 3 bananas, sliced

Garnish (Optional)

  • Additional Nilla wafers

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Pudding: In a medium bowl, whisk together the banana cream instant pudding mix and whole milk until smooth, following the directions on the pudding package. Chill in the refrigerator until the pudding is set and thickened.
  2. Make the Cookie Crumbs: Place the Nilla wafers in a food processor and pulse until they become coarse crumbs, providing a crunchy texture for the parfait layers.
  3. Whip the Cream: In a clean mixing bowl, beat the heavy cream and powdered sugar together using a mixer until stiff peaks form, creating a light and fluffy whipped cream.
  4. Layer the Parfaits: In serving glasses or parfait dishes, start by adding a layer of the prepared pudding, followed by a layer of Nilla wafer crumbs, then a layer of whipped cream, and a layer of sliced bananas.
  5. Repeat the Layers: Continue layering pudding, cookie crumbs, whipped cream, and bananas to fill the parfait glasses, finishing with a final layer of whipped cream on top.
  6. Chill and Garnish: Refrigerate the parfaits until you are ready to serve. Before serving, optionally garnish the top with additional whole Nilla wafers for extra decoration and crunch.

Notes

  • For best results, chill the pudding thoroughly before assembling the parfait to ensure layers hold their shape.
  • Use ripe but firm bananas to prevent excessive browning in the parfait.
  • Substitute low-fat milk and reduced-fat cream to lower fat content, though texture may vary.
  • This dessert can be prepared a few hours ahead and refrigerated, but add fresh banana slices just before serving to maintain their freshness.
  • For a more decadent dessert, consider adding a drizzle of caramel or chocolate sauce between layers.
  • Author: Daisy
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://dishiary.com/banana-pudding-parfait-recipe/