Best Mixed Pudding Parfaits With Banana Chips And Chocolate Curls Recipes

PUDDING PARFAITS

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Spooning through layers of pudding, pie filling and granola is a fun and delicious way to end a meal.-Rose Purrington, Windom, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

2 cups cold milk
1 package (3.4 ounces) instant vanilla pudding mix
1 can (21 ounces) cherry pie filling
1 cup granola without raisins
Whipped topping, optional

Steps:

In a bowl, beat milk and pudding mix on low speed for 2 minutes or until thickened. Refrigerate for 10 minutes. Spoon half of the pudding into four parfait glasses. Top each with 3 tablespoons pie filling and 2 tablespoons granola. Repeat layers. Garnish with whipped topping if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 446 calories, Fat 8g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 17mg cholesterol, Sodium 437mg sodium, Carbohydrate 88g carbohydrate (62g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 10g protein.

HEALTHY BANANA SPLIT PARFAITS

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The banana split's days of lounging around are over. This vertical version of the fountain classic is healthy for a reason: Gravity helps the ice cream melt into the fruit and nuts below-so you only need a small scoop per serving.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories dessert

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

2 ounces semisweet chocolate chips
3 medium bananas
1/4 cup walnuts, finely chopped
1/4 of a small pineapple, cored and diced (about 1 cup)
Four 1/4-cup scoops strawberry ice cream
4 cherries, pitted

Steps:

Put the chocolate in a small microwave-safe bowl and microwave in 30 second increments, stirring in between each, until smooth and pourable.
Cut the bananas into 1/4-inch rounds and toss them with most of the walnuts in a medium bowl. (Reserve some nuts for the top.)
To assemble the parfaits: Divide the pineapple evenly among 4 rocks, float or parfait glasses. Next, add the coated bananas. Top each with a scoop of ice cream and drizzle with the melted chocolate. Sprinkle with the reserved walnuts and top with a cherry.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 360 calorie, Fat 18 grams, SaturatedFat 9 grams, Cholesterol 50 milligrams, Sodium 35 milligrams, Carbohydrate 47 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 5 grams, Sugar 32 grams

CHOCOLATE CURLS

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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories dessert

Time 20m

Yield about 20 curls

Number Of Ingredients 2

Ingredients

3 ounces semisweet chocolate (usually 3 squares)
1 tablespoon all-vegetable shortening, such as Crisco

Steps:

Place the chocolate into a microwave-safe bowl with the vegetable shortening. Throw it in the microwave until the shortening is melted and hot, 30 to 45 seconds. Stir with a fork to combine thoroughly.
Next, pour the melted chocolate over the underside of a clean cookie sheet. Then, with an offset spatula or a knife, spread the chocolate in a thin layer. Keep going until it's very, very thin. Then...and this is the key...stick it in the freezer for a few minutes.
After a few minutes, check that the chocolate is ready by pressing it with your finger tip; it should leave the slightest mark, but not an actual depression.
Next, get a somewhat sharp-edged spatula and begin to scrape the chocolate from the bottom of the pan. When the chocolate is just the right temperature, it'll curl instead of break. If it gets too soft, stick it back in the freezer for a minute.
Pretty soon you'll have a bunch of fun little chocolate curls.
Important: As soon as possible, transfer the curls to a cold pan or plate, and then stick them in the freezer to harden. Store in the freezer in a zip-top bag until you need them. Use them to adorn pies, cakes or platters of fruit. You'll feel instantly fancy!