Pretty Cherry Parfaits Recipe

A quick and easy dessert recipe perfect for kids to make! These delightful cherry parfaits layer creamy pudding with sweet cherry pie filling for a taste that's sure to impress. A simple recipe ready in under 20 minutes – perfect for a weeknight treat or a fun weekend baking project.

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Calories 415.3 kcal
Protein 7g
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Ingredients for Pretty Cherry Parfaits

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How to Make Pretty Cherry Parfaits

  1. In a medium bowl, combine 1 (21 ounce) can cherry pie filling and 1 teaspoon almond extract. Set aside.
  2. In a separate large bowl, combine 1 (16 ounce) container sour cream and 1/2 cup milk.
  3. Add 1 (3.4 ounce) package instant vanilla pudding mix to the sour cream mixture.
  4. Beat on low speed with an electric mixer for 2 minutes, until smooth and creamy.
  5. Spoon half of the pudding mixture into four large glasses or dessert dishes.
  6. Top with half of the cherry pie filling.
  7. Repeat layers with the remaining pudding mixture and cherry pie filling.
  8. Garnish each parfait with whipped topping (amount to taste) and a sprinkle of sliced almonds (about 1 tablespoon per parfait).
  9. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

19 g

Sugar

100g

Fat

40g

Carbs

23g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Pretty Cherry Parfaits?

Pretty Cherry Parfaits takes about 30 minutes from start to finish — roughly 10 minutes to prepare and 20 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Pretty Cherry Parfaits?

Pretty Cherry Parfaits has approximately 415.3 calories per serving, with about 7 g protein, 23 g carbohydrates and 21 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Pretty Cherry Parfaits?

The key ingredients for Pretty Cherry Parfaits are Cherry Pie Filling, Almond Extract, Sour Cream, Milk, Instant Vanilla Pudding, Whipped Topping. See the full list with measurements above.

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