St. Patrick’s Day Parfaits

May 11, 2023May 11, 20230 3

St. Patrick's Day Parfaits are a delightful and festive dessert perfect for the holiday season

by The Chefin Dessert

Prep

10 min

Cook

10 min

Ready In

20 min

Level

Very easy

Rating

Ingredients

	1 box Jell-O instant pistachio pudding mix ( 4-serving )
	2 cups milk
	2 kiwi fruits , peeled and thinly sliced
	Cool Whip
	3 drops green food coloring
	green coarse sugar , for garnish ( the kind used on xmas cookies )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

300

Sugar

33g

Fat

10g

St. Patrick's Day Parfaits are a delightful dessert that combines the vibrant green hue of the holiday with the delicious flavor of pistachio pudding and fresh kiwi fruit. The dessert is perfect for sharing with friends and family during the holiday season, and the combination of creamy pudding and tangy kiwi fruit is sure to be a crowd-pleaser. St. Patrick's Day Parfaits are easy to prepare and can be customized to suit individual preferences by adjusting the amount of pudding, kiwi fruit, and Cool Whip used in each parfait glass.

Instructions

1.	In a large bowl, whisk together the pistachio pudding mix and milk until the mixture is thick.
2.	Add in a few drops of green food coloring and mix until the desired color is achieved.
3.	Spoon the pudding mixture into parfait glasses, creating a layer at the bottom.
4.	Slice the kiwi fruits into thin pieces and place them on top of the pudding layer.
5.	Repeat the pudding and kiwi fruit layers until the glasses are full.
6.	Top each parfait with Cool Whip and a sprinkle of green coarse sugar for garnish.

PROS

St.
Patrick’s Day Parfaits are a visually stunning dessert that is perfect for the holiday season.

The dessert is easy to prepare and requires only a few ingredients.

CONS

St.
Patrick’s Day Parfaits are high in sugar and may not be suitable for those with diabetes or other dietary restrictions.

The dessert contains processed ingredients such as instant pudding mix, which may not be preferred by some individuals.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While St. Patrick’s Day Parfaits may not be the healthiest dessert, they do contain kiwi fruit, which is rich in vitamin C and other antioxidants.
Studies have shown that kiwi fruit can help improve digestive health, reduce inflammation, and promote heart health.