CHOCOLATE BERRY PARFAITS

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This creamy dessert is easy to make for weekday dinners, yet pretty enough for company. Instant chocolate pudding is layered with a mixture of pureed strawberries and whipped cream to create yummy parfaits. For quicker results, use whipped topping rather than whipping cream...or serve in a single bowl.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 15m

Yield 4-6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

2 cups cold 2% milk
1 package (3.9 ounces) instant chocolate pudding mix
1 package (10 ounces) frozen sweetened strawberries, thawed
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1/4 cup confectioners' sugar
Sliced fresh strawberries, optional

Steps:

In a large bowl, whisk milk and pudding mix for 2 minutes. Let stand for 2 minutes or until soft-set; set aside. Drain strawberries (discard the juice or save for another use); place berries in a blender. Cover and process until smooth; set aside. , In a large bowl, beat cream and sugar until stiff peaks form. Gently fold in strawberry puree. Divide half of the chocolate pudding among four or six parfait glasses. Top with half of the strawberry mixture. Repeat layers. Garnish with a strawberry slice if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 317 calories, Fat 18g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 65mg cholesterol, Sodium 329mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (33g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.