Description
Indulge in a luscious Chocolate Cherry Brownie Parfait that layers rich chocolate brownies with creamy chocolate pudding and juicy cherries, topped with whipped cream and a hint of chocolate garnish. This no-bake dessert offers a perfect balance of textures and flavors, ideal for a quick yet elegant treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Brownie Layer
- 1 batch homemade or store-bought chocolate brownies, cut into cubes
Pudding Layer
- 1 cup chocolate pudding (homemade or instant)
Fruit Layer
- 1 cup pitted cherries, fresh or thawed if frozen
Topping
- 1/2 cup whipped cream
- Chocolate shavings or cocoa powder, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Brownies: Cut your homemade or store-bought chocolate brownies into bite-sized cubes to create the base and layers of your parfait.
- Make Pudding: If using instant chocolate pudding, prepare it according to the package instructions, then chill it to set and enhance the flavor.
- Assemble Layers: In parfait glasses or small bowls, layer the brownie cubes, chocolate pudding, and pitted cherries. This layering builds the contrasting textures and flavors.
- Repeat Layers: Continue layering brownies, pudding, and cherries until the glasses are filled, finishing the top with a generous dollop of whipped cream.
- Garnish: Add chocolate shavings or dust the top with cocoa powder for an attractive finish and extra chocolate flavor.
- Chill: Refrigerate the assembled parfaits for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld and the pudding to firm up.
Notes
- Use fresh or thawed cherries depending on availability.
- Brownies can be homemade or store-bought for convenience.
- If prepping in advance, assemble without whipped cream and add it just before serving.
- To make it dairy-free, substitute pudding and whipped cream with plant-based alternatives.
