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Cream Cheese And Chocolate Pudding Parfait Recipe

Indulge in this decadent Cream Cheese & Chocolate Pudding Parfait! A surprisingly simple dessert born from a kitchen mishap, this recipe layers creamy chocolate pudding and rich cream cheese for a heavenly combination. Perfect for satisfying your chocolate and cream cheese cravings, this parfait is easy to make with either instant cream cheese mix or homemade. Get ready for a rich, creamy, and intensely chocolatey treat that's sure to become a new favorite! Top it off with a crunchy graham cracker crust and candied cherries for the ultimate dessert experience.

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Calories 174.5 kcal
Protein 7g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Cream Cheese And Chocolate Pudding Parfait

  • Instant Cream Cheese Filling
  • 3.4 ounces instant chocolate pudding mix, prepared according to package instructions
  • Maraschino Cherry

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How to Make Cream Cheese And Chocolate Pudding Parfait

  1. Prepare cream cheese filling: If using instant mix, follow package directions. For homemade cream cheese, use your preferred recipe.
  2. Prepare chocolate pudding: Follow package directions for instant pudding, or use your favorite homemade recipe.
  3. Layer the parfait: In a dessert glass or parfait dish, start with a layer of cream cheese filling.
  4. Add a layer of chocolate pudding on top of the cream cheese.
  5. Repeat layers until the glass is almost full. End with a layer of pudding.
  6. Optional: Crush graham crackers into crumbs for the topping and sprinkle over the top layer of pudding.
  7. Garnish: Place three candied cherries on top of the graham cracker crumbs (or pudding).
  8. Chill (optional): For best results, chill the parfait in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

6 g

Sugar

0g

Fat

54g

Carbs

0g

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