Easy St. Patrick’s Day Dessert Parfaits

Easy St. Patrick’s Day Dessert Parfaits have layers of chocolate and vanilla pudding, crunchy Oreo crumbs, and sweet whipped topping! Prep these fun dessert cups in just 30 minutes!

Treat your friends and family to another fun St. Patricks Day desserts such as my McDonald’s Shamrock Shake Copycat and Pot of Gold Cupcakes!

Bring some excitement to your kids this March by serving up these simple St. Patrick’s Day Dessert Parfaits! The vibrant green pudding layer and fun candy toppings are guaranteed to light up their faces!

Yes, it’s a super fun, dressed-up recipe but it’s also incredibly delicious! Specifically the green vanilla pudding layer! It’s made with an instant pudding mix and heavy cream, making it more like a heavenly mousse layer!

If the edible decorations and mousse-like layer don’t get your attention then certainly how quick and easy these are to make will! In just 30 minutes all the layers are made, arranged in mini cups, and then finished off with the candy toppings!

Ingredient Notes

This St. Patrick’s Day Dessert Parfaits Recipe has a stack of four simple and yummy layers! First the chocolate pudding, then a layer of green pudding followed by Oreo crumbs, and then finished off with whipped topping. To make each layer you’ll need:

• Chocolate pudding – For this, you’ll need a box of instant chocolate pudding mix and whole milk.
• Green Pudding – This layer calls for a box of instant vanilla pudding, heavy cream, and vanilla extract. Then you’ll use food coloring to dye the pudding green.
• Oreo Crumb Layer – I like using double stuff Oreos for this! But feel free to grab your favorite flavor of Oreos to use!
• Whipped Topping – Take it easy and grab a container of Cool Whip! Or go the extra mile and make your own homemade whipped cream!
• Decorations/Toppings – Rainbow Airheads Xtremes, chocolate gold coins, sprinkles, and Oreo crumbs.

How To Make St. Patrick’s Day Dessert Cups

1. Beat the milk and chocolate pudding mix together on low. Then place it in the refrigerator to set up.
2. Combine the heavy cream and vanilla pudding mix together in a separate bowl. Beat the mixture on low speed and then gradually increase the speed until the mixture becomes light and fluffy.
3. Beat in the green food coloring and vanilla extract.
4. Crush the Oreos in a Ziploc bag or in a food processor until fine crumbs form.

How To Assemble Pudding Cups

1. Layer the chocolate pudding into each cup. Afterward, layer on the green whipped pudding.
2. Cover the green pudding with a layer of crumbled Oreo cookies. Next, add a layer of whipped topping.
3. Repeat these layers once more. Be sure to end with the whipped topping layer!
4. Garnish with a rainbow airhead that’s arched like a rainbow, a chocolate gold coin, sprinkles, and more Oreo Crumbs! Chill and then serve your St Patrick’s Day Pudding Cups!

Frequently Asked Questions

Is There A Way To Make A Minty Variation Of This Dessert?

Yes! Simply exchange the vanilla extract in the green pudding layer and instead use mint extract. Then you could also use mint Oreos for the crushed cookie layers!

How Can I Make A Dairy-Free Version Of This Recipe?

I’d suggest looking for a dairy-free pudding mix or purchasing a dairy-free ready-made pudding. Instant pudding mixes such as the Jell-o brand just don’t generally work well with dairy alternatives.

Can I Use Less Heavy Cream In This Desserts Cup Recipe?

You can! For a lighter version, you can mix together just 1 cup of heavy cream and 1 cup of milk. To do so, whip the heavy cream by itself first. Then mix the pudding and milk together in a separate bowl.

You can then add the mint and green food coloring if you’d like. Afterward, fold the whipped cream into the pudding mixture gently.

What’s The Best Way To Mix The Pudding If I Don’t Have An Electric Hand Mixer?

Simply use a whisk! For best results put the powdered pudding mix into the bowl first. Then just add a little milk at a time. Whisk it smooth after each milk addition until the milk has been added.

How Do I Store These Pudding Dessert Cups?

Cover the cups tightly and pop them in the fridge to store. Then enjoy them for up to 3 days! However, I do have to say, I find these are best when eaten the same day that they’re made.

Can I Use Canned Redi Whip In This Recipe?

Redi Whip will not work with these dessert cups. It will just melt and flatten. Instead, make sure you use a whipped topping such as cool whip.

It’s more stabilized and will hold up between the layers in these Oreo Pudding Cups.

Why Is Vanilla Extract Added To The Vanilla Pudding?

Adding vanilla extract offsets the sometimes bitter taste of the food coloring.

Can I Make These Treat Cups Ahead Of Time?

You can but keep in mind that the cookie will lose its crunchy texture. If you do decide to make these ahead of time I’d recommend just leaving the tops bare. Then just add the decorations before serving.

St. Patrick’s Day Desserts like these Pudding Cups are a fun and easy way to enjoy a sweet, festive treat in March! Here are more St. Patricks Day Dessert Recipes that are just as delicious as this one!

• Irish Cream Pie – A chocolate cookie crust topped with a cream marshmallow and Irish cream filling!
• Easy Rainbow Jello Poke Cake – Filled with vibrant colors using a white boxed cake mix and jello!
• Lucky Charms Treats – Requires no baking and just 3 easy ingredients!
• Dark Chocolate Guinness No Bake Cookies – Rich, sweet cookies that are made following just two easy steps!
• Irish Potato Candy – Three dozen grab-n-go bites that are made with only 7 ingredients in under an hour!

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