Banana Pudding Parfait is a yummy and rich dessert that’s perfect for busy weeknights.
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Next to Raspados Mexicanos, this is my favorite warm weather dessert!
I have an aunt who lives in Tabasco. This southern Mexican state is the land of monkey, tropical weather, and the home to the most amazing bananas.
That’s what this easy Mexican dessert reminds me of. Sweet, ripe fruit mixed with creamy pudding, and bonus, it’s SO easy to make!
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Instructions
- Make the pudding according to the package instructions.
Swap out for plain yogurt, Greek yogurt, or vanilla yogurt. Save time by making the pudding ahead of time and assemble when ready.
We’re using canned pineapple to make things easier. Feel free to use the fresh kind.
Make it for a Party!
To make this dessert for a party, simply assemble in individual glasses and store in the fridge. When ready to serve, top with the whipped cream and sprinkle with ground cinnamon.
Crazy for Bananas
Using bananas with brown spots is ok. Completely brown bananas will be too mushy. You want them to still have texture. They should have a bit of a squeeze.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes! A parfait is a dessert made of layers in a glass container. Usually served in a glass so the layers of ingredients can be seen.
A parfait is a layered dessert. While, mousse is a creamy, light mixture that can be added to a parfait.
It depends on how the parfait is made. If you are using a healthy yogurt and fresh fruit, then yes, it can be a healthy dessert. It’ll provide fiber and vitamins to keep you full longer.
More Mexican Dessert Recipes
Banana Pudding Parfait is an easy-to-make dessert that’s hard not to love. Creamy, fruity, and so yummy!
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Banana Pudding Parfait
Ingredients
- 1 box instant vanilla pudding
- 2 cups fat free milk
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 banana sliced
- 1 can diced pineapple
- whipped cream
- ground cinnamon optional (for garnish)
Instructions
- Make pudding according to the package instructions.
- While stirring, add the cinnamon.
- Put the pudding in the refrigerator to keep cool while arranging the rest of the ingredients.
- Slice bananas.
- Drain juice from the pineapple can
- In a bowl, put the pudding in for the first layer, add bananas then pineapple.
- Repeat layers.
- Top with whipped cream and garnish with ground cinnamon.
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I used to love instant pudding growing up! Plus with bananas in a parfait, even better!
Thank you! My family loves this dessert.
This sounds like the best of everything all in one. Will have to try it!
Hope you do. Enjoy!
Mmmm, this is my kind of parfait!! Wish I had this for brunch today–will have to save on Pinterest to try later 😀
Thank you. Happy Pinning!
I definitely would want to eat this now! I will add another scoop of vanilla or strawberry ice cream! yummy!
Vanilla ice cream sounds delicious. YUM!
¡Se vec súper delicioso! Y tan bonito también.
Gracias amiga! 🙂
this looks like a tasty and refreshing treat. i have never mixed pineapple and banana together before
Oh! You must. It’s a great combo.
It looks delightfully sumptuous. Having some guests this weekend, definitely going to serve this. Thanks for sharing.
I hope your guests enjoyed it. 🙂
This looks like a decadent dessert! Yummy!
Yes! Decadent and sooo yummy. 🙂