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Halloween Candy Corn Parfaits

Candy Corn Parfaits are layered desserts featuring a creamy vanilla pudding swirl with crunchy cookie crumble, arranged to resemble the classic Halloween candy's tri-color appearance. The dessert combines smooth textures with crisp bits for a festive treat, visually mimicking candy corn's distinctive colors and look. Final presentation highlights alternating orange, yellow, and white layers in clear glasses, creating a colorful and textured holiday dessert.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 cups vanilla pudding prepared and chilled
  • 1/2 cup crushed sugar cookies
  • 1/4 cup orange food coloring
  • 1/4 cup yellow food coloring
  • 1 pinch vanilla extract
  • additional as needed additional vanilla pudding divided for layers

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Small spatula
  • Clear glasses or jars
  • Cookie crumber or rolling pin

Method
 

  1. Start by dividing the prepared vanilla pudding into three separate bowls. Add a few drops of orange food coloring to one bowl, yellow food coloring to another, and leave the third bowl white. Whisk each gently until the colors are evenly incorporated and the pudding is smooth.
  2. Pour a layer of the white vanilla pudding into the bottom of each glass or jar, filling about a third of the way up. This forms the first segment of the layered effect.
  3. Carefully spoon the orange-colored pudding over the white layer, aiming to create a distinct, even band about a third of the glass height. Gently tap the glass on the counter to level the layer if needed.
  4. Next, add a layer of yellow pudding on top of the orange, filling the glass another third. Keep the layers neat for a visual candy corn effect.
  5. Sprinkle a generous layer of crushed sugar cookies over the top of the yellow pudding to add a crunchy texture and resemble the candy's crisp exterior.
  6. Repeat the layering process: starting with white pudding, then orange, then yellow, until each glass is filled and visually resembles the candy corn's color blocks.
  7. Finish with a final sprinkle of cookie crumbs on top for a crunchy finish and decorative appeal.
  8. Place the parfaits in the fridge for at least 15 minutes to set slightly and allow flavors to meld. Serve chilled for a festive Halloween treat.