Description
A refreshing and colorful Berry Parfait featuring layers of mixed fresh berries, creamy coconut pudding, crunchy vanilla wafer cookies, and topped with coconut flakes and sliced almonds. Perfect for a light dessert or a sweet snack, this no-bake parfait is easy to prepare and delightfully tasty.
Ingredients
Berries Mixture
- 4 cups mixed fresh berries (strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, raspberries)
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
Cookie Layer
- 1 cup vanilla wafer cookies, crushed (or graham crackers)
Pudding Layer
- 1½ cups whole milk
- 1 package (3.4-ounce) coconut or vanilla pudding mix
- 4 ounces whipped topping, thawed (½ small tub)
Toppings
- ¼ cup shredded coconut flakes (or coconut chips)
- ⅓ cup sliced almonds
Instructions
- Prepare the berries: Remove stems from all berries and quarter the strawberries. In a medium bowl, combine berries with granulated sugar and all the fresh lemon juice. Stir gently and set aside to macerate.
- Crush the cookies: Place vanilla wafer cookies in a plastic bag or bowl and crush them into coarse chunks using the bottom of a glass. Set aside.
- Whisk pudding: In a medium bowl, whisk together the whole milk and pudding mix for 2 to 3 minutes until the mixture starts to thicken. Refrigerate for 10 minutes to let it fully set.
- Fold in whipped topping: Gently fold the thawed whipped topping into the set pudding mixture until well combined and smooth.
- Assemble parfaits: Evenly distribute the crushed cookie pieces into the bottom of each of the 4 parfait glasses.
- Add berries layer: Spoon 2 tablespoons of the mixed berries evenly over the cookie layer in each glass.
- Spoon pudding layer: Carefully add 2 tablespoons of the pudding mixture over the berries layer in each glass.
- Repeat layering: Add another 2 tablespoons of berries followed by 2 tablespoons of pudding, then a final layer of 2 tablespoons of berries to each parfait, creating three layers of berries in total.
- Top with coconut and almonds: Sprinkle shredded coconut flakes and sliced almonds on top of the final berry layer as desired.
- Serve or store: Serve the parfaits immediately or cover and refrigerate until ready to eat.
Notes
- Use fresh, ripe berries for the best flavor.
- You can substitute vanilla wafer cookies with graham crackers for a different texture.
- For a dairy-free version, use non-dairy milk and whipped topping alternatives.
- Assemble parfaits just before serving to keep cookies crunchy.
- Chill pudding thoroughly to ensure proper consistency before folding in whipped topping.
- Adjust sweetness by adding more or less sugar to the berries according to taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
