Description
KFC Chocolate Parfaits are a throwback to a beloved fast-food dessert, featuring layers of rich chocolate pudding, fluffy whipped topping, and a fudgy chocolate cake or cookie crumble base. This easy, no-bake treat is perfect for satisfying your chocolate cravings and makes a great make-ahead dessert for parties or family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box (3.9 oz) instant chocolate pudding mix
- 2 cups cold milk
- 1 cup crushed chocolate sandwich cookies or chocolate cake crumbs
- 1 1/2 cups whipped topping (like Cool Whip), thawed
- 1/4 cup chocolate syrup (for drizzling, optional)
- Chocolate shavings or sprinkles (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the instant chocolate pudding mix and cold milk for about 2 minutes until thickened. Let it sit for 5 minutes to set.
- In small serving glasses or parfait cups, start by adding a spoonful of crushed cookies or cake crumbs at the bottom of each glass.
- Spoon a layer of chocolate pudding over the crumbs.
- Add a layer of whipped topping over the pudding.
- Repeat the layers if your glass size allows: crumbs, pudding, whipped topping.
- Drizzle with chocolate syrup and top with chocolate shavings or sprinkles if desired.
- Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving to allow the layers to set and flavors to meld.
Notes
- Use chocolate cake scraps for a more authentic texture reminiscent of the original KFC version.
- You can prepare the parfaits up to a day in advance; just cover and store in the fridge.
- Swap in sugar-free pudding and light whipped topping for a lighter version.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 parfait
- Calories: 290 kcal
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 10mg