Indulge in the delightful flavors of this Strawberry Vanilla Pudding Parfait, a layered dessert featuring crumbled cake, creamy vanilla pudding, and luscious strawberry sauce. Perfectly portioned in individual parfait glasses, this elegant treat is as visually stunning as it is delicious. Ideal for a special occasion or a light, sweet indulgence, it’s a beautifully balanced dessert that’s sure to impress.

Prep Time 30

Cool Time 1

Total Time 1 30

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Servings 10

Calories 250 kcal

Ingredients

For the Vanilla Pudding:

2 cups milk
1/2 cup sugar
3 tbsp cornstarch
1/4 tsp salt
2 tsp vanilla extract
For the Strawberry Sauce:
2 cups fresh strawberries hulled and sliced
1/4 cup sugar
1 tbsp lemon juice

For the Cake Layer:

1/2 pound pound cake or sponge cake crumbled

For Garnish:

Fresh mint leaves optional

Instructions

Prepare the Vanilla Pudding: In a medium saucepan, combine milk, sugar, cornstarch, and salt.
Cook over medium heat, whisking constantly, until the mixture thickens and comes to a boil.
Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
Pour into a bowl, cover with plastic wrap (pressing it directly onto the surface to prevent a skin from forming), and refrigerate until completely cool.
Prepare the Strawberry Sauce: In a medium saucepan, combine strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice.
Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the strawberries break down and the sauce thickens, about 10-15 minutes.
Remove from heat and let cool.
Assemble the Parfaits: In individual parfait glasses, start with a layer of crumbled cake.
Add a layer of vanilla pudding on top of the cake.
Spoon a layer of strawberry sauce over the pudding.
Repeat the layers until the glasses are filled, ending with a strawberry sauce layer.
Garnish with fresh mint leaves, if desired.