Berry Parfait Recipe
These individual Berry Parfaits are layered with fluffy vanilla pudding, tender pound cake bites, and juicy fresh berries. It’s the perfect low-maintenance dessert for the summer, no matter the occasion.
Servings: 12 people
Calories: 227kcal
Ingredients
- 2 cups strawberries sliced (reserve 3/4 cup for garnish)
- 1 3.4 ounce instant pudding mix packet
- 2 cups milk
- 1 pound pound cake cut into 3/4" cubes
- 1 cup blueberries
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
Garnish
- 3 sprigs mint
Instructions
- Wash, hull and slice the strawberries, then set aside about 3/4 cup for garnish.
Make the Pudding Mixture
- In a large bowl, whisk together the instant pudding mix and milk until smooth and thickened, about 2 minutes. Set aside.
- Add the heavy cream to the bowl of a stand mixer and whip on medium-high speed until stiff peaks form.
- Turn off the mixer, then gently fold in the whipped cream using a rubber spatula, until the mixture is fully combined and no streaks remain.
Assemble the Parfaits
- Divide the pound cake cubes evenly among six 9-ounce clear plastic cups. Spoon a layer of the pudding mixture over the pound cake, then add a layer of the diced strawberries.
- Add another spoonful of the pudding mixture, followed by a layer of the blueberries.
- Top each parfait with the remaining pudding mixture or a dollop of whipped cream. Garnish with the remaining fresh berries and mint springs. Enjoy!
Notes
Storing leftovers: these parfaits are best enjoyed the day they are prepared but will also keep in the fridge for up to 24 hours.
Make-ahead tips: you can prepare all of your berries, cake cubes, and pudding mixture the day before and then store them separately in the fridge. It’s a good idea to add about 1 tablespoon of fresh lemon juice to the berries to keep them nice and fresh.
Nutrition
Calories: 227kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 61mg | Sodium: 336mg | Potassium: 104mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 370IU | Vitamin C: 16mg | Calcium: 95mg | Iron: 1mg