Best Chocolate Parfait Recipes

CREAMY CHOCOLATE PUDDING PARFAIT

Steps:

• In a medium pot combine milk and vanilla pudding mix, place over medium heat whisking constantly. Bring to a boil while continuing to whisk the mixture.
• In 3 medium bowls place white, dark and milk chocolate chips. Combine reserved chips together in a small bowl, mix and set aside.
• Remove mixture from the heat and evenly divide the hot pudding over the 3 bowls. Wait 1 minute then whisk the mixture to incorporate and melt the chips into the pudding.
• Set up 3 resealable bags into 3 large glasses so that it will be easy to pour the warm pudding into the bags. Pour the pudding into separate bags. Tie the bags closed with a twist tie. Place pudding into the refrigerator for 2 hours, or until pudding is chilled and set.
• Cut off the corner of each bag. Pipe each of the pudding mixtures evenly into 6 champagne glasses starting with the dark chocolate, white chocolate and ending with milk chocolate.
• Garnish with reserved chocolate chips.

CHOCOLATE-MINT PARFAIT

Steps:

• Beat pudding mix, milk and extract with whisk 2 min.
• Whisk COOL WHIP and food coloring until blended.
• Layer pudding alternately with COOL WHIP in 6 parfait glasses. Refrigerate 15 min.

CARNATION CHOCOLATE RASPBERRY BREAKFAST PARFAIT

Steps:

• Mix chocolate drink mix into plain Greek yogurt until fully combined.
• Spoon 2 1/2 tablespoons of chocolate Greek yogurt mixture into the bottom of each of two parfait glasses. Top with 2 teaspoons of graham cracker crumbs, several raspberries, and by 2 1/2 tablespoons of raspberry yogurt. Repeat layers to build parfaits.

PEANUT-BUTTER CHOCOLATE PARFAIT

Steps:

• Make the Chocolate Cream: Place chocolate chips in a metal bowl. Heat cream in a small saucepan until it bubbles around edges. Pour cream over chips, let stand 5 minutes; stir until smooth. Refrigerate until chilled, about 10 minutes. Using an electric mixer or a whisk, whip the chocolate until smooth and fluffy.
• Make the Peanut-Butter Cream: In a medium bowl, whip cream to stiff peaks. Whisk in sugar. In a medium bowl, fold whipped cream into peanut butter.
• To assemble: Divide peanut-butter cream equally among four juice glasses; top each with chocolate cream and peanuts. Cover with plastic wrap. Chill until ready to serve.

FRENCH SILK CHOCOLATE PIE (OR PARFAIT)

Steps:

• Bake pie crust according to package directions for a pie that will contain a refrigerated filling. Filling is not cooked.
• Cool.
• Melt 1 ounce baking chocolate (See NOTE below).
• With an electric mixer, cream butter and sugar together for at least 5 minutes until sugar is dissolved.
• (This step is very important to the final texture of this dessert).
• Add melted chocolate and vanilla extract and mix well.
• Wash and dry the two raw eggs. Add two eggs, one at a time, beating 5 minutes after each addition, until mixture is thick and creamy.
• Pour into baked pie crust.
• Garnish with shavings from the 1/2 ounce chocolate square.
• Or melt chocolate and drizzle over the pie.
• Chill at least 1-2 hours or until well set.
• Because this is very rich, cut into at least 12 slices.
• This pie freezes well for up to 3 months.
• Just thaw several hours in the refrigerator and serve.
• For real decadence, spread a layer of non-dairy topping over filling before garnishing with chocolate.
• NOTE: Easy Way to Melt Chocolate: Place chocolate in a small bowl; place bowl on drip coffee maker burner until melted.
• It is just the right temperature to melt chocolate without scorching it, unless left on burner much too long.
• Note: Because of the raw eggs. this pie is not recommended for very young children, very elderly people, or people with impaired immune systems.

QUICKIE CHOCOLATE CHERRY PARFAIT

Steps:

• Pour the evaporated milk and dry pudding mix into a container with a lid, seal it, and shake for 45 seconds to combine. Let the pudding set for 5 minutes.
• In 2 large parfait glasses, alternate layers of chocolate pudding with layers of cherry pie filling. Top each glass with whipped topping, and sprinkle with cinnamon. Chill for 1 hour before serving.

RASPBERRY CHOCOLATE PARFAIT

Steps:

• For the Pudding: Bring to a boil the milk and vanilla bean in a large heavy bottomed pot.
• Meanwhile, whisk to blend the eggs, egg yolks, potato starch, sugar, cocoa powder, and flour. Remove the milk pan from heat once it boils. With the whisk in the center of the cocoa mixture, slowly pour the hot milk in and begin to combine the 2 mixtures. Finish pouring the milk in and whisk to fully incorporate.
• Return mixture to the pot and cook over medium heat, slowly whisking constantly to prevent scorching. The ingredients have a low burning temperature and will scorch easily so keep the whisk moving. Cook until large bubbles slowly rise to the surface of the pot. I call these "lava bubbles" because the large steam venting bubbles make me think of flowing molten lava. The pastry cream temperature is approximately 200 degrees F. Remove pot from the heat and whisk in the butter. Remove the vanilla bean from the pudding. Pour pudding into a heat resistant bowl and cover with plastic wrap, making sure the plastic wrap touches the surface of the pudding to prevent a skin from forming.
• For the Whipped Cream: Combine all the ingredients in a mixer bowl and whip on medium speed. Stop the mixer when you have medium peaks and finish whipping manually with whisk. This will help avoid ruining the whipped cream's luscious texture.
• For the Raspberry Puree: Combine the frozen berries and sugar in a pot and bring to a gentle simmer. Cook gently for 5 minutes. Strain the berries to remove the seeds. It's easier to pour if you can put it in a squeeze bottle.
• Ganache: Bring the heavy cream to a boil and immediately pour over the chocolate. Stir to combine. Allow to cool for easy handling.
• Berries: use the freshest and plumpest berries available.
• Assembly: Load pudding and whipped cream into separate pastry bags. Alternately pipe into tall sundae glasses, starting with chocolate pudding, then the whipped cream, rapsberry puree and fresh berries. Repeat as needed and top the parfait with whipped cream and fresh berries. Drizzle chocolate ganache across the top for extra indulgence!

REALLY GOOD CHOCOLATE MINT PARFAIT BARS

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350. Grease 15x10x1-inch jelly roll pan.
• In large bowl, combine all base ingredients at low speed until crumbly. Press in bottom of prepared pan. Bake at 350°F for 10 minutes. Cool completely.
• Dissolve gelatin in boiling water; cool slightly. In large bowl, combine dissolved gelatin and 2 cups powdered sugar. Add 1/2 cup butter, shortening, peppermint extract and food coloring. beat 1 minute at medium speed or until smooth and creamy. Blend in remaining 2 cups powdered sugar until smooth. Spread filling evenly over cooled base.
• In small saucepan over low heat, melt chocolate chips and 3 tb butter, stirring constantly until well blended. Spoon frosting over filling, carefully spreading to cover. Refrigerate until firm, cut into bars. Store in refrigerator.
• Tip. for easier cutting, remove from refrigerator 20 minutes before serving.

CHOCOLATE MINT PARFAIT SUNDAES

Steps:

• Fold white chocolate chunks into dark chocolate ice cream in large bowl. Cover and freeze until firm, about 4 hours.
• Bring 3/4 cup water to boil in heavy medium saucepan. Whisk in cocoa. Add butter. Stir over low heat until mixture is smooth. Add both sugars, corn syrup and salt. Stir over low heat until sugars dissolve, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in vanilla. (Dark chocolate ice cream and sauce can be made 1 week ahead. Keep ice cream frozen. Cover sauce and refrigerate. Rewarm sauce over low heat.)
• Drizzle some warm chocolate sauce into bottom of 6 parfait glasses or wineglasses. Place 1 scoop mint chip ice cream in each glass. Spoon some chocolate sauce over ice cream. Spoon dark chocolate ice cream, then mint chip ice cream into glasses, spooning some sauce over each layer. Sprinkle dried cherries over. Garnish parfaits with fresh mint.

SUNNY'S CHOCOLATE RASPBERRY PUDDING PARFAIT

Steps:

• Layer some coconut flakes and 3 or 4 raspberries in each of two parfait glasses. Layer 1/4 cup chocolate pudding in each glass, then add 1 tablespoon raspberry jam to each. Top with more coconut and more berries. Add the remaining chocolate pudding, then the raspberry jam, and more coconut. Garnish with a sprinkle of cinnamon sugar and serve.

CHOCOLATE PARFAIT

Steps:

• Whip the egg yolks until light in color and thickened. Add vanilla, set aside. Melt 1-ounce pastilles in a double boiler, add cocoa powder, and coffee liqueur. Combine mixture with the yolks. In double boiler, whisk until smooth over a low flame. Whip heavy cream to stiff peaks. Fold in sugar and then fold in cream into the yolk mixture. Pour in parfait glasses.

CHOCOLATE MINT PARFAIT BARS

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350F. Grease 15 x 10 inch jelly roll pan. In a large bowl, combine all base ingredients at low speed until crumbly. Press in bottom of prepared pan. Bake 10 minutes. Cool completely. Dissolve gelatin in boiling water; cool slightly. In large bowl, combine softened gelatin and 2 cups of the powdered sugar. Add butter, shortening, peppermint extract, and food coloring. Beat 1 minute at medium speed or until smooth and creamy. Blend in remaining 2 cups powdered sugar until smooth. Spread filling over cooled base. In a small saucepan over low heat, melt chocolate chips and butter, stirring constantly until well blended. Spoon frosting evenly over filling, carefully spreading to cover. Chill until firm. Cut into bars. Store in refrigerator. Tip: For easier cutting, remove from refrigerator 20 minutes before serving.

VEGAN CHOCOLATE-PEANUT BUTTER CHIA PUDDING PARFAIT

Steps:

• Combine water, chia seeds, coconut milk, peanut butter, maple syrup, cocoa powder, and vanilla extract in a blender; blend until well combined.
• Transfer to a bowl, cover and refrigerate until set, at least 30 minutes.
• Spoon a thin layer of chia pudding into a bowl. Add a thin layer of granola, followed by a layer of sliced banana. Top with the remaining chia pudding and sprinkle with hemp seeds.

CHOCOLATE MINT PARFAIT BARS

Steps:

• 1. Mix together well the cake mix, egg and butter Grease a large pan 9 x 13. Spread the base of cake mix, butter and egg into pan. Bake at 350 for 10 mins. Cool. Dissolve gelatin in boiling water. Cool. In a large bowl combine softened gelatin, 2 cups of icing sugar, butter,shortening, peppermint extract and food coloring. Beat one minute at medium speed until smooth and creamy. Blend in remaining sugar till smooth.Spread evenly over cooled crust. Frosting: 1 cup semi sweet chocolate chips 3 tbsps butter In a small sauce pan blend chocolate chips and butter over low heat till melted stirring constantly. Spoon evenly over filling. Chill until firm and cut into bars.
• 2. This is my version of a very substantial "After Eight" mint!!Enjoy!!

CREAM CHEESE AND CHOCOLATE PUDDING PARFAIT

Steps:

• Mix Cream Cheese according to instructions.
• Mix Pudding according to instructions.
• Get out parfeit/dessert dish.
• Alternate first cream cheese then pudding.
• Do this until desired amount.
• Sprinkle gram cracker crust on top (opt).
• Place three candied cherries on top.
• This is a very rich recipe.
• If you are a sweet-o-holic as I am, then you are sure to enjoy it.
• If not, I recommened you try it atleast once.
• Thank you and I hope you enjoy my first recipe.

FESTIVE FROZEN CHOCOLATE PARFAIT

Steps:

• Put all the dried fruit in a bowl and pour over the brandy. Leave to soak while you line a 900g loaf tin with cling film.
• Melt the chocolate in a heatproof bowl set over a pan of barely simmering water, then set aside to cool a little. Whisk the egg yolks with the sugar and honey in a separate bowl until light, then fold into the melted chocolate. Place the mixture back over the pan of hot water and whisk for a couple of minutes until thickened.
• Melt the butter with the cocoa in a pan, leave to cool to room temperature, then whisk into the chocolate mixture. Whip the cream to soft peaks, then fold that into the chocolate too. Finally, fold in the fruit and the ginger nuts. Scrape everything into the prepared loaf tin, then freeze overnight, or for up to one month. To serve, turn out of the tin and cut into slices using a hot knife. The parfait is delicious on its own but also works well with a spoonful of crème fraîche.

CHOCOLATE MINT CHIP PARFAIT

Steps:

• Make candied mint:
• Remove the large leaves from the mint (about 30 leaves). If desired, reserve 10 sprigs for garnish; reserve the remaining mint for another use.
• Preheat the oven to 200°F (or to warm, depending on the oven). Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper.
• In a shallow bowl, gently whisk the egg whites. Spread the sugar in another shallow bowl. Dip the mint leaves one at a time in the egg whites, shaking off the excess, then dip in the sugar, turning to coat well on both sides, and place on the baking sheets in a single layer.
• Bake the leaves until thoroughly dry and crisp (2-1/2 hours should be enough). Let cool completely on the baking sheets on wire racks, then transfer to an airtight container until ready to use.
• Make the parfait:
• Coarsely chop the candied mint; set aside. (You should have about 3/4 cup.)
• Lightly grease a 9 1/4 x 5 1/4 x 2 3/4-inch metal loaf pan (using a pan of these exact dimensions is not critical, as long as you approximate the dimensions). Line the pan with plastic wrap so that the plastic extends about 1 inch beyond the rim of the pan.
• Place the chopped chocolate in a small bowl. In a small saucepan, bring 1/2 cup of the cream to a gentle boil over medium heat. Pour the hot cream over the chocolate and let stand for 30 seconds to melt the chocolate, then whisk gently until smooth. Transfer the ganache to a large bowl and set aside.
• In a chilled large bowl, using a hand-held electric mixer set at medium speed, whip the remaining 1 1/3 cups cream until soft peaks form. Cover and refrigerate.
• In a small heavy saucepan, combine the sugar and water and bring to a boil over medium-low heat, stirring constantly until the sugar dissovles. Using a clean pastry brush dipped in warm water, wash down the side of the pan to remove any sugar crystals. Raise the heat to medium-high and boil the syrup for 8 to 10 minutes, or until it registers 249° F on a candy thermometer. Meanwhile, when the syrup reaches 235° F, start preparing the egg yolks.
• In the 4 1/4-quart bowl of a heavy-duty mixer, using the wire whip attachment, beat the egg yolks for about 5 minutes, until thick, pale, and almost tripled in volume.
• When the syrup registers 249° F, immediately remove it from the heat. While beating the egg yolks at medium speed, gradually pour the syrup in a slow, steady stream near the side of the bowl onto the yolks. Continue beating for 5-8 minutes, until the mixture is completely cool. If necessary, using a wire whisk, whisk the whip cream until, soft peaks form again. Using a large rubber spatula, fold a few tablespoons of the whipped cream into the ganache. Gradually fold in the remaining whipped cream, then gently fold in the cooled egg yolk mixture. Fold in the chopped candied mint. Scrape the parfait mixture into the prepared pan and smooth the top. Wrap the pan in plastic wrap and aluminum foil and freeze overnight. ( The parfait can be prepared up to 2 days ahead.)
• Make the chocolate sauce:
• Combine the cocoa powder and chopped chocolate in a small bowl. Set aside.
• In a small heavy saucepan, combine the sugar and water and bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly until the sugar dissolves. Pour the syrup over the cocoa, mixture and let stand for 30 seconds to melt the chocolate, then whisk gently until smooth. Strain the sauce through a fine strainer into a bowl and let cool. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve. (The sauce can be made up to a day ahead; whisk gently until completely smooth before serving.)
• Unmold the parfait:
• Cover a 9 1/2 x 5-inch cardboard rectangle with aluminum foil. Remove the parfait from the freezer and unwrap the pan. Place the foil-covered rectangle on top of the loaf pan, invert the pan onto the cardboard and lift off the pan. (If necessary, reinvert the pan and tug gently on the overhanging plastic wrap to release the parfait from the pan, then invert onto the cardboard again.) If the parfait does not seem to be budging, take a sponge with hot water and run it along all sides of the pan. Place the still-wrapped parfait in the freezer until ready to serve.
• To serve, spoon or drizzle some of the sauce onto each plate. With a very sharp thin-bladed knife, cut the parfait into 10 slices, wiping the blade clean between each slice. Garnish each plate with a small mint sprig if desired, and serve immediately.

GODIVA WHITE CHOCOLATE MASCARPONE CREAM & STRAWBERRY PARFAIT

Steps:

• MAKE THE WHITE CHOCOLATE CREAM:.
• Place solid ivory in medium bowl.
• In small saucepan, bring cream to gentle boil.
• Remove from heat.
• Pour hot cream mixture over solid ivory.
• Let mixture stand for 30 seconds to melt.
• Gently whisk until smooth.
• Whisk in mascarpone cheese and vanilla.
• Cover mixture with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
• MAKE THE STRAWBERRY COULIS:.
• Combine frozen strawberries and sugar in medium saucepan and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly with wooden spoon, until sugar is completely dissolved and berries are soft.
• Do not let mixture boil.
• Strain strawberry mixture through fine-meshed sieve into bowl.
• Stir in Grand Marnier, orange-flavored liqueur.
• Cover and refrigerate.
• PREPARE THE STRAWBERRIES:.
• Reserve 6 small, whole berries for garnish.
• Hull, wash and cut berries into quarters into medium bowl.
• Sprinkle with sugar and Grand Marnier or Framboise and stir (see others above in ingredients)
• Let macerate in refrigerator until ready to assemble parfaits.
• ASSEMBLE THE PARFAITS:.
• Cut pound cake slices into 1/4-inch cubes.
• Divide cubes among six parfait glasses.
• Pour 2 tablespoons strawberry coulis over cake cubes in each parfait glass.
• With teaspoon, toss cubes in coulis.
• Remove white chocolate mascarpone cream from refrigerator.
• Whisk to soft peaks.
• Fill pastry bag with large star tip (such as Ateco #8) with whipped white chocolate mascarpone cream and pipe some into each parfait glass.(You can use a plastic bag & cut a slit in one of the corners as a pastry bag.).
• Top with berries and pipe large rosette of white chocolate mascarpone cream on top of each parfait.
• Garnish with whole strawberries and refrigerate until ready to serve.

TRIPLE CHOCOLATE MOUSSE PARFAIT

Steps:

• Note: You need 5 - 1 cup decorative dishes for this recipe. Champagne glasses work very well.
• White Chocolate Layer: Combine chocolate and cream in a double boiler over hot water. Leave until partially melted, stirring ocassionally. Remove from pan. Whisk until smooth. Whisk in butter. Add egg yolks, one at a time, whisking vigoroughly after each addition.
• In a small bowl, beat egg whites until soft peaks form. Add sugar and beat until whites are stiff but not dry. Quickly fold about one quarter of the whites into the chocolate mixture; spoon in remaining whites and fold until blended. Place in decorative dishes and refrigerate about 1 - 1-1/2 hours or until partially set.
• Milk Chocolate Layer: Same as above. Pour carefully over the first layer.
• Dark Chocolate: Same as above.
• Cover with plastic wrap when set. If desired, garnish with white chocolate or dark chocolate curls or with seasonal fruit.

CHOCOLATE, BANANA AND PEANUT BUTTER PARFAIT

Steps:

• in a bowl, mix the yogurt, peanut butter and powdered sugar until smooth. slice your banana. mix the granola and chocolate chips together. you can also use m&m's for children. assemble in layers starting with bananas, then chocolate granola, then yogurt. top with chocolate granola. if you like, you can replace the chocolate chips with chocolate syrup. ENJOY!