Chocolate Raspberry Pudding Parfaits
Indulgent and decadent, these chocolate pudding parfaits are sure to be your next favorite dessert. Layers of chocolate pudding, raspberry compote, coconut whipped cream, and a chocolate cookie crumble make this oh soooo good. Paleo and AIP friendly!
So I know these can be used at any time of year because they're just that delicious and easy to make, but something about the combo of chocolate and raspberry really say Valentine's Day to me.
Anyone else agree?
And while a good piece of chocolate is amazing, sometimes you can't have that – like if you're currently on the AIP diet.
That's where this dessert comes in – layers upon layers of goodness that can be customized to be AIP-friendly with carob powder instead of cocoa powder but yet still taste just as amazing.
Chocolate Pudding Parfaits
Servings: 4 people
Indulgent and decadent, these chocolate pudding parfaits are sure to be your next favorite dessert. Layers of chocolate pudding, raspberry compote, coconut whipped cream, and a chocolate cookie crumble make this oh soooo good. Paleo and AIP friendly!To make these coconut-free: Use the non-coconut ingredients below in the crumble and the pudding and then for the omit the whipped topping or make the "cream" from these cream parfaits with tigernut milk, 1 tsp of maple syrup, 1 tsp of gelatin, and no pumpkin or spices (so just tigernut milk, sweetener, and gelatin).
Ingredients
For the Chocolate Cookie Layer:
- 1/2 cup Cassava Flour ( or Coconut Flour)
- 2 tbsp Carob Powder (or Cocoa Powder if not on AIP)
- pinch Sea Salt
- 1/4 cup Avocado Oil ( or melted Coconut Oil)
- 1 tbsp Maple Syrup
For the Chocolate Pudding:
- 2 ripe Avocados
- 3 tbsp Carob Powder (or Cocoa Powder if not on AIP)
- 1/2 cup Coconut Milk (or tigernut milk or banana milk for AIP or other dairy-free milk if not on AIP)
- 1/4 cup Maple Syrup
- 1 tsp Vanilla Powder ( or Vanilla Extract)
- pinch Sea Salt
For the Raspberry Sauce Layer:
- 1 cup Raspberries ((fresh or frozen))
- 2 tbsp Water
- 1 tbsp Maple Syrup
For the Coconut Cream Layer:
- 1/2 cup Coconut Cream
- 1 tbsp Maple Syrup
Instructions
For the Chocolate Cookie Layer:
- Preheat the oven to 350 F. Mix the ingredients for the crumble together in a bowl, then spread out into a thin layer on a baking sheet. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown. Let cool. Then crumble into a bowl.
For the Chocolate Pudding:
- While the cookie layer is baking, mix everything for the pudding together in a large bowl with an immersion blender or hand mixer until smooth. You can also use a blender or food processor as well. Note: If you don't have either of those, use the back of a fork to mash the avocado and then add the rest of the ingredients in and mix.
For the Raspberry Sauce Layer:
- Put the raspberries in a microwave-safe container or a small saucepan with the water and maple syrup. Either microwave for 30 seconds to 1 minute or until the raspberries are soft and can be squished with a fork into a chunky sauce - or cook in the saucepan over medium heat until they can be squished into a sauce.
For the Coconut Cream:
- Mix the ingredients together with a spoon.
To assemble the parfaits:
- Add the finished components in layers to small jars or bowls in whatever order you prefer.
Notes
You can make this dessert up to about 3 days ahead of time. However, don't put the layers together if storing in the fridge.
The avocado pudding may start to separate a bit, getting a little liquid on top, but this is ok. Just pour the liquid off and then mix the pudding again with a spoon.
Keep the cookie crumble separate in an airtight container at room temperature.
Assemble just before serving (or that day if putting it in a container to go for instance).
Nutrition
Serving: 1parfaitCalories: 455kcalCarbohydrates: 49gProtein: 3gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 16gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 12mgPotassium: 349mgFiber: 6gSugar: 27gVitamin A: 11IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 103mgIron: 3mg
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