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Candy Corn Parfait Recipe

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  • Author: Evelyn
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: American

Description

This festive Candy Corn Parfait is a delightful layered dessert perfect for Halloween celebrations. Combining creamy chocolate and vanilla puddings tinted with vibrant yellow and orange hues, crunchy Cocoa Puffs cereal, whipped cream, and colorful candy corn, this no-bake treat is both visually appealing and delicious. The parfaits are layered in individual servings, garnished with sprinkles and candy corn, then chilled until set, making them easy to prepare ahead of time.

Ingredients

Puddings

  • 1 box instant chocolate pudding mix (prepared as per package or homemade)
  • 1 box instant French vanilla pudding mix (prepared as per package or homemade)
  • Yellow gel food coloring (a few drops)
  • Orange gel food coloring (a few drops)

Cereal and Toppings

  • 2 cups Cocoa Puffs cereal
  • 2 cups whipped cream
  • 1 cup candy corn
  • 1/4 cup Halloween sprinkles

Instructions

  1. Prepare pudding: Make both the chocolate and vanilla puddings according to the package instructions or your homemade recipes. Ensure they are fully set before assembling.
  2. Color the vanilla puddings: Divide the vanilla pudding into two equal parts. If using French vanilla pudding, the color is already yellow, so leave one half as is. Add a few drops of yellow gel food coloring to one half if using plain vanilla pudding for a yellow tint. To the other half, add several drops of orange gel food coloring to create a vibrant orange pudding.
  3. Layer ingredients: In parfait glasses or bowls, start layering ingredients according to your preference. The recommended layering order is: a layer of Cocoa Puffs cereal, followed by the yellow pudding, a layer of whipped cream, then candy corn and some Cocoa Puffs, next the chocolate pudding, followed by the orange pudding, and finish with more candy corn and Cocoa Puffs.
  4. Garnish: Top the parfaits with a dollop of whipped cream, sprinkle with Halloween-themed sprinkles, and place a few candy corn pieces on top for a decorative touch.
  5. Chill: Refrigerate the assembled parfaits for 30 minutes to 1 hour or until the puddings are fully set and the layers hold their shape.

Notes

  • For best results, use instant pudding mixes as they set quickly and hold shape well.
  • You can substitute French vanilla pudding with plain vanilla if you add yellow gel food coloring to one half.
  • Feel free to customize the layering order and ingredient quantities based on your preference.
  • These parfaits make a great make-ahead dessert for Halloween parties and can be stored covered in the fridge for up to 24 hours.

Find it online: https://evelynscooking.com/candy-corn-parfait-recipe/