Best 3 Banana Cream Parfaits Recipes

The perfect blend of sweet and creamy, banana cream parfaits are a delectable treat that is easy to make and loved by people of all ages. Whether you're looking for a quick and easy dessert to serve at your next party or a healthy and satisfying breakfast or snack, these parfaits are a versatile and delicious option. With just a few simple ingredients and minimal preparation time, you can create a delightful layered parfait that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more.

Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!

BANANA CREAM PUDDING PARFAITS

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Yummy banana pudding parfaits. Quick as a whistle and pretty enough to serve to guests. Would serve 4 but DH and I have eaten the entire thing before!

Provided by Brooke the Cook in

Categories Dessert

Time 20m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

2 sheets cinnamon graham crackers
2 ounces fat free cream cheese, room temperature
4 ounces Cool Whip Free, divided
1 (1 ounce) box sugar-free instant banana pudding mix
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 1/4 cups skim milk
1 banana, sliced thin
cinnamon, for sprinkling

Steps:

Crush graham crackers in a baggie with rolling pin until course crumbs. Set aside.
Using a whisk, whisk cream cheese in a large bowl until smooth.
Add pudding mix, milk and vanilla; whisking until smooth.
Fold in 2 ounces of whipped topping. Reserve 2 ounces cool whip to top parfaits.
To make two parfaits. The layering really doesn't matter - do whatever you think looks the best! Here's how I do the layers for my DH and I: layer each parfait with graham cracker crumbs, 1/4 banana, 1/4 pudding mixture, 1/2 ounce whipped topping, 1/4 banana, 1/4 pudding mixture, 1/2 ounce whipped topping and lastly remaining graham cracker crumbs.
Sprinkle with cinnamon.
Can be eaten immediately or set in the fridge for 15-20 minutes to allow crumbs to soften (not too long or they'll turn to mush). Enjoy!

BANANA-CREAM PARFAITS

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Categories Milk/Cream Mixer Fruit Dessert Kid-Friendly Banana Spring Chill Simmer Bon Appétit Kidney Friendly Vegetarian Pescatarian Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher Small Plates

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

2 cups heavy whipping cream
2 tablespoons plus 1/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon dark brown sugar
1 vanilla bean, split lengthwise
1 cup chilled crème fraîche*
3 ripe bananas, peeled, cut on diagonal into 1/3-inch-thick slices
1 1/2 cups coarsely crumbled Coconut Shortbread Cookies plus 6 whole cookies for garnish

Steps:

Combine cream, 2 tablespoons sugar, and brown sugar in heavy medium saucepan. Scrape in seeds from vanilla bean; add bean. Simmer until liquid is reduced to 1 1/3 cups, stirring often, about 15 minutes. Pour liquid into bowl; chill until cold, at least 3 hours and up to 1 day.
Using electric mixer, beat crème fraîche and 1/4 cup sugar in medium bowl until thickened and fluffy (mixture will thin out at first but then will thicken). Discard vanilla bean and whisk vanilla cream until smooth. Divide vanilla cream among 6 glasses; top each with 5 banana slices. Sprinkle 1/4 cup crumbled cookies over each. Divide whipped crème fraîche among glasses. Top with remaining banana slices. (Can be prepared 45 minutes ahead. Cover and chill.) Place 1 whole shortbread cookie in each glass and serve.
*Available at some supermarkets.

BANANA CREAM PIE PARFAITS

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Provided by Robin Miller : Food Network

Categories dessert

Time 5m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1 cup vanilla yogurt
1 ripe banana, peeled and sliced
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
32 vanilla wafers, crushed
Whipped cream
3 tablespoons Cocoa powder

Steps:

In a blender, combine vanilla yogurt, sliced banana, vanilla extract and blend until smooth.
In tall glasses, arrange half of crushed cookies; add half of the banana mixture, then add with remaining crushed cookies and remaining banana mixture. Top with whipped cream and sift lightly with cocoa powder. Enjoy!

Tips:

Use ripe bananas for the best flavor and texture.
If you don't have vanilla pudding mix, you can make your own by whisking together 1/2 cup of cornstarch, 1/2 cup of sugar, and 1/4 teaspoon of salt in a saucepan. Then, whisk in 2 cups of milk and cook over medium heat until the mixture has thickened and coats the back of a spoon. Remove from heat and stir in 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract.
For a lighter parfait, use Greek yogurt instead of whipped cream.
To add a bit of crunch, sprinkle some chopped nuts or granola on top of the parfait.
For a more decadent parfait, drizzle some chocolate syrup or caramel sauce on top.
If you're making the parfaits ahead of time, layer them in individual glasses or jars and then cover them tightly with plastic wrap. Store them in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours.

Conclusion:

Banana cream parfaits are a delicious and easy dessert that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They're perfect for a quick snack or a special occasion. With so many different variations, there's sure to be a banana cream parfait that everyone will love.