Fragrant Pudding Parfait
Elevate your dessert game with this Fragrant Pudding Parfait, a delightful layered treat bursting with vibrant flavors and textures. Creamy homemade vanilla pudding, infused with a hint of orange zest and aromatic cardamom, pairs beautifully with the tangy sweetness of fresh berries and the crunch of granola. Topped with a cloud of whipped cream and a fresh mint garnish, this elegant parfait is both visually stunning and irresistibly delicious. Perfect for everything from an indulgent brunch to a light after-dinner treat, this no-bake dessert is quick to prepare, coming together in just 25 minutes. Whether served as-is or chilled to enhance the flavors, this pudding parfait is a fragrant, crowd-pleasing masterpiece!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups whole milk
- 0.333 cup granulated sugar
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1.5 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon orange zest
- 0.25 teaspoon ground cardamom
- 1.5 cups fresh berries (e.g., strawberries, blueberries, raspberries)
- 1 cup granola
- 1 cup whipped cream
- 6 leaves mint leaves
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, whisk together the sugar, cornstarch, and ground cardamom.
Gradually add the milk to the dry ingredients, whisking constantly to prevent lumps.
Place the saucepan over medium heat and cook the mixture, whisking frequently, until it thickens. This should take about 8-10 minutes.
Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the vanilla extract and orange zest. Let the pudding cool to room temperature, stirring occasionally to prevent a skin from forming.
Wash and pat dry the fresh berries. Slice larger fruits like strawberries if needed.
To assemble the parfait, layer the ingredients in serving glasses or jars. Start with a layer of pudding at the bottom, followed by a layer of granola, and then a layer of berries. Repeat the layers until the glasses are filled, finishing with a dollop of whipped cream on top.
Garnish each parfait with a mint leaf for a fresh, fragrant touch.
Serve immediately, or refrigerate for up to 2 hours before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1571 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 59.9 g | 77% | |
| Saturated Fat | 22.6 g | 113% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 101 mg | 34% | |
| Sodium | 234 mg | 10% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 224.5 g | 82% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 22.7 g | 81% | |
| Total Sugars | 147.7 g | ||
| Protein | 36.1 g | 72% | |
| Vitamin D | 6.0 mcg | 30% | |
| Calcium | 783 mg | 60% | |
| Iron | 6.4 mg | 36% | |
| Potassium | 1931 mg | 41% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
