Description
Layered raspberry brownie parfaits provide a delectable dessert combining rich chocolate and tangy fruit. Chocolate crumbles, creamy mousse, and fresh raspberries create an irresistible treat for dessert enthusiasts.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 to 8 brownies (cut into chunks)
- 2 cups (480 ml) fresh raspberries
- 1 box (5.85 oz/166 g) instant chocolate pudding mix
- 3 cups (720 ml) cold 2% milk
- 1 container (8 oz/227 g) whipped topping, thawed
Instructions
- Pudding Preparation: Whisk instant pudding mix with chilled milk until achieving a silky, luxurious consistency that holds its shape effortlessly.
- Whipped Integration: Gently fold thawed whipped topping into the pudding mixture, creating a light, airy cream with seamless texture.
- Layering Foundation: Construct the parfait’s base by carefully spooning a generous pudding layer into each serving glass, ensuring complete bottom coverage.
- Chocolate and Fruit Arrangement: Strategically distribute brownie chunks across the pudding layer, then cascade fresh raspberries to create a vibrant, textural landscape.
- Tiered Construction: Repeat the layering process by adding another pudding stratum, followed by additional brownie fragments and raspberry jewels, building complexity and visual appeal.
- Final Embellishment: Crown the parfait with a smooth pudding layer, creating an elegant, inviting surface that promises decadent indulgence.
- Serving Strategy: Refrigerate the parfaits to allow flavors to meld and intensify, or serve immediately for an instant burst of chocolatey-fruity delight.
Notes
- Chill Before Serving: Refrigerate parfaits for at least 30 minutes to enhance flavor melding and allow pudding to set perfectly.
- Brownie Texture Tip: Use slightly cooled brownies for easier cutting and more defined chunks that hold their shape in layers.
- Raspberry Freshness: Select ripe, firm raspberries without bruises to maintain structural integrity and prevent soggy layers.
- Make-Ahead Strategy: Prepare components separately and assemble just before serving to keep brownie pieces crisp and prevent fruit from bleeding color.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 7
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 23g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 20mg