Dessert Shot Parfaits
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INGREDIENTS
- Servings: 8-10
- Preparation Time: 15-20
- Following is a recipe for our favorite, easy, all-purpose pastry cream.
- 1 small box (about 3/4 ounces) vanilla instant pudding mix
- 1 cup cold milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3.4 ounces vanilla instant pudding mix
- 8 ounces cold milk
- 8 ounces heavy
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
DIRECTIONS
- Rather than provide a recipe, here are some building-block ideas. Mix and match as you please to create what sounds best to you.
- *Key lime: graham cracker crumbs and lime-flavored pudding or mousse.
- *Harvest: gingerbread cookie crumbs and pumpkin mousse.
- *Strawberries and cream: Vanilla shortbread crumbs with a lemon curd/whipped cream mixture.
- *Black Forest: brownie crumbles with cherry pie filling, vanilla pudding, whipped cream, and chocolate shavings.
- *Tropical: White cake cubes with pastry cream, sliced banana, and toasted coconut.
- Prepare the instant pudding according to the package directions, using milk and cream instead of just milk.
- Stir in the vanilla.
- Refrigerate until ready to use.