Chocolate Parfaits (57 cents/serving)

Chocolate Cream Pie gets morphed into a dessert in a jar, single-serve Chocolate Parfaits to be exact. These easy parfaits are super delicious with layers of chocolate pudding, Oreo cookies, whipped cream, and chocolate syrup.

Use commercial ingredients or gild the lily with Homemade Chocolate Pudding and delicious homemade Chocolate Syrup for the ultimate chocolate dessert. Add them to a tasty Chocolate Dessert Board for a fun option.

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If you love Chocolate Cream Pie, then you will love Chocolate Parfait. Layer all the elements of your favorite pudding and whipped cream pie into half-pint canning jars for a fun dessert just bursting with chocolate.

Desserts in jars are so elegant, too. Chocolate Parfaits are much prettier than a pie and easier to serve to many people without making a mess.

Just mix up a batch of pudding and while it chills, crush some Oreos and whip some cream. Put the layers all together and what have you got? An easy, delicious chocolate parfait.

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Ingredients

Here’s what you’ll need for these Chocolate Parfaits:

chocolate pudding and milk – Use a boxed mix and milk or make a batch of Homemade Chocolate Pudding. This is a great way to use a lot of milk.

whipped cream – You can use whipped cream, Cool Whip, or another favorite whipped topping in chocolate parfaits. For best results use a stable whipped cream that won’t weep too soon.

chocolate sandwich cookies – Use your favorite chocolate cookies, such as Oreos, but you can use another type of cookie as well.

chocolate syrup – I like to use Homemade Chocolate Syrup Recipe, but you can use your favorite jarred variety.

Variations

Chocolate pairs so well with a number of flavors, feel free to add in other elements to complement the chocolate parfaits.

• You can use Chocolate Mint Syrup or Mocha Sauce, or add a favorite extract to the pudding when you mix it.
• You can also add a layer of chopped peppermint candy, chopped nuts, shaved chocolate, or fresh berries.
• Oreos come in so many varieties now! Consider using a fun new flavor, such as mint, peanut butter, mocha chip, birthday cake, or double chocolate.
• For a fun Easter Dessert, use Golden Oreos, pistachio pudding, and Mini Eggs for garnish.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Here’s how to make Chocolate Parfaits:

• In a mixing bowl, whip together the pudding mix and cold milk, beating until well combined and thickened, about 2 minutes.
• Assemble eight glasses or jars. Place a few spoonfuls of pudding in the bottom of each glass.
• Top with a layer of cookie crumbs. Top with a tablespoon or two of whipped cream.
• Continue layering the ingredients until you reach the top of the glass. Right before serving, drizzle with some chocolate mint syrup.
• Can be made up to 8 hours in advance. Chill in the refrigerator.

FAQs & Recipe Costs

Recipe Costs

Knowing how much it costs you to prepare a recipe can help you decide if it’s the type of recipe to make regularly or one you might want to save for special occasions. Let’s crunch some numbers and see how this recipe pencils out.

• chocolate pudding – $0.72
• milk – $0.27
• whipped cream – $1.37
• chocolate sandwich cookies – $2.00
• chocolate syrup – $0.19

While your costs may vary depending on where and how you shop, you can expect to pay about $4.55 for a batch of Chocolate Parfaits, about $0.57/serving.