Candy Corn Parfaits
A festive and nostalgic dessert layered with creamy vanilla pudding, bright orange gelatin, and fluffy whipped cream, perfect for Halloween.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Layering
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups milk
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 package orange gelatin
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- Candy corn (for garnish)
- Crushed graham crackers (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Vanilla Pudding: Cook 2 cups of milk in a saucepan over medium heat. Mix 1/2 cup of sugar and 1/4 cup of cornstarch in a bowl, then whisk into warm milk until thickened, about 5-7 minutes. Stir in 2 teaspoons of vanilla and cool slightly.
- Make the Orange Gelatin: Follow package instructions to prepare the orange gelatin. Dissolve in boiling water and refrigerate until set.
- Whip the Cream: In a bowl, beat together 1 cup of heavy cream and 2 tablespoons of powdered sugar until soft peaks form, about 3-5 minutes.
- Layer Your Parfaits: In clear glasses, layer the vanilla pudding, orange gelatin, and whipped cream, repeating until full.
- Garnish: Top with candy corn and crushed graham crackers.
- Chill Before Serving: Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to set the layers.
Notes
For a chocolate twist, add a layer of chocolate pudding. For a dairy-free option, use almond or coconut milk and a dairy-free whipped topping.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 parfait
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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