Description
Delicious and fun festive parfaits made with fresh strawberries, vanilla pudding, and whipped cream, perfect for holiday gatherings!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound fresh strawberries (whole and halved)
- 2 cups vanilla pudding (prepared)
- 2 cups whipped cream
- 1 cup graham crackers (crushed)
- 1 cup raspberries (optional for decoration)
- 1 cup mini marshmallows
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips (for eyes and buttons)
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- Prepare Strawberry Santas:
- Wash and dry the strawberries. Cut the top off each strawberry and set aside (these will be the Santa hats).
- For each Santa, use a dollop of whipped cream on the flat base to create a beard.
- Place a chocolate chip for each eye and a small piece of raspberry for the nose.
- Layer the Parfait:
- In a parfait glass, start by adding a layer of crushed graham crackers.
- Add a layer of vanilla pudding.
- Repeat the layers until you reach the top of the glass, ending with a layer of pudding.
- Add Santas and Decorations:
- Place your strawberry Santas on top of each parfait.
- Add a small dollop of whipped cream on the tip of each strawberry as a Santa hat pom-pom.
- Optionally, place raspberries and a few mini marshmallows around the Santas for additional decoration.
- Final Touches:
- Dust with powdered sugar for a snowy effect.
Notes
- Make sure the strawberries are fresh and bright red for the best presentation.
- You can prepare the parfaits a few hours in advance and refrigerate them, but add the Santa decorations just before serving to keep them looking fresh.
- Adjust the sweetness of the parfait by choosing your preferred type of pudding, and consider adding a splash of vanilla extract for extra flavor.
- If preferred, replace graham crackers with chocolate cookies for a richer flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 parfait