St Patricks Pistachio Parfait (Printable)

A creamy parfait with pistachio pudding, whipped cream, and crunchy cookie layers for a festive treat.

# What you'll need:

→ Pudding Layer

01 - 1 package (3.4 oz) instant pistachio pudding mix
02 - 2 cups cold whole milk

→ Whipped Cream Layer

03 - 1 cup heavy whipping cream
04 - 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
05 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Cookie Crumble Layer

06 - 1 cup shortbread cookies or graham crackers, crushed

→ Garnish

07 - 2 tablespoons chopped pistachios
08 - Green sprinkles
09 - Fresh mint leaves

# Directions:

01 - Whisk together the pistachio pudding mix and cold milk in a medium bowl for 2 minutes until thickened. Set aside to thicken further for approximately 5 minutes.
02 - Beat the heavy whipping cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract in a separate bowl until soft peaks form.
03 - Prepare individual parfait glasses. Add a layer of crushed cookies at the bottom of each glass as the foundation.
04 - Spoon a layer of pistachio pudding over the cookie crumbs, followed by a layer of whipped cream.
05 - Repeat the layers until the glasses are filled, ensuring the top layer is whipped cream for a finished appearance.
06 - Top each parfait with chopped pistachios, green sprinkles, and a fresh mint leaf if desired for festive presentation.
07 - Refrigerate the parfaits for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld and achieve optimal texture.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • Ready in 15 minutes but looks like you put in way more effort
  • The crunch of buttery cookies against silky pudding is pure comfort
  • Perfect make ahead dessert that actually gets better after chilling
02 -
  • The pudding needs those full 5 minutes to set up properly or your layers will blur together
  • Room temperature cream will not whip no matter how long you beat it
  • Glasses with straight sides show off the layers better than curved bowls
03 -
  • Toasting the chopped pistachios for 2 minutes deepens their flavor
  • A splash of almond extract in the whipped cream enhances the pistachio notes

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