Best 7 Peanut Chocolate Parfait Dessert Recipes

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Peanut chocolate parfait dessert is a delectable combination of rich chocolate and creamy peanut butter, layered together to create a dessert that is both satisfying and indulgent. This classic combination of flavors is sure to please even the most discerning palate, and with a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a decadent treat that will make any occasion special. Whether you're looking for a quick and easy dessert to serve at a party, or a special treat to enjoy on a cozy night in, our guide to the best peanut chocolate parfait dessert recipes has everything you need to create the perfect dessert.

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CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER PARFAITS



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"When a friend gave me this recipe I knew it was a keeper. It meets all requirements, it's easy, low calorie, low fat, and it's pretty, to boot!" You absolutely won't believe that this dessert is light. Pat Soloman - Casper, Wyoming

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 tablespoons reduced-fat chunky peanut butter
2 tablespoons plus 2 cups cold fat-free milk, divided
1 cup plus 6 tablespoons reduced-fat whipped topping, divided
1 package (1.4 ounces) sugar-free instant chocolate fudge pudding mix
3 tablespoons finely chopped salted peanuts

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine peanut butter and 2 tablespoons milk. Fold in 1 cup whipped topping; set aside. In another small bowl, whisk remaining milk with the pudding mix for 2 minutes. Let stand for 2 minutes or until soft-set., Spoon half of the pudding into six parfait glasses or dessert dishes. Layer with reserved peanut butter mixture and remaining pudding. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Refrigerate remaining whipped topping., Just before serving, garnish each parfait with 1 tablespoon whipped topping and 1-1/2 teaspoons peanuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 146 calories, Fat 6g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 300mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

PEANUT BUTTER CHOCOLATE PARFAITS



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If you're looking for a super dessert that can be made a day ahead, try these parfaits. They contain the popular flavor combination of peanut butter and chocolate and are topped off with whipped cream. Yum! -Mary Ann Lee, Clifton Park, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 50m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1-1/2 teaspoons unflavored gelatin
2 tablespoons cold water
1 cup 2% milk
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
2 tablespoons butter
2 large egg yolks, beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup heavy whipping cream
3 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
3/4 cup hot fudge ice cream topping
3 tablespoons chopped salted peanuts
Chocolate curls

Steps:

  • Sprinkle gelatin over cold water; let stand for 1 minute. Microwave on high for 20 seconds. Stir and let stand for 1 minute or until gelatin is completely dissolved., In a small heavy saucepan, heat the milk, sugar, peanut butter and butter until bubbles form around sides of pan. Whisk a small amount of hot mixture into the egg yolks. Return all to the pan, whisking constantly., Cook and stir over low heat until mixture is thickened and coats the back of a spoon. Stir in gelatin mixture and vanilla. Quickly transfer to a bowl; place in ice water and stir for 10 minutes or until cold and thickened., In a large bowl, beat cream until it begins to thicken. Add confectioners' sugar; beat until soft peaks form. Fold half into peanut butter mixture., Spoon 1 tablespoon ice cream topping into each of six parfait glasses. Top with 1/4 cup peanut butter mixture. Repeat layers. Top with remaining whipped cream; sprinkle with peanuts and chocolate curls. Chill until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 479 calories, Fat 31g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 136mg cholesterol, Sodium 184mg sodium, Carbohydrate 42g carbohydrate (29g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 9g protein.

PEANUT CHOCOLATE PARFAIT DESSERT



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Make and share this Peanut Chocolate Parfait Dessert recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Courtly

Categories     Dessert

Time 45m

Yield 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 (18 1/4 ounce) package devil's food cake mix with pudding
1/2 cup butter, melted
1/4 cup milk
1 egg
3/4 cup peanuts
3/4 cup peanut butter
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
2 1/2 cups milk
1 (8 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed
1 (5 1/8 ounce) package instant vanilla flavor pudding and pie filling or 1 (5 1/8 ounce) package vegetarian instant vanilla pudding mix
1/2 cup peanuts
1 5/8 ounces milk chocolate candy bars, chilled, grated

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350. Grease and flour bottom only of 13 x 9 inch baking pan. In large bowl, combine all crust ingredients at medium speed until well blended. Spread evenly in greased and floured pan. Bake at 350 for 20-25 minutes. DO NOT OVERBAKE. Cool.
  • In small bowl, combine peanut butter, and powdered sugar at low speed until crumbly; set aside. In large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add milk, whipping topping and pudding mix; beat at low speed 2 minutes until well blended. Pour half of cream cheese mixture over cooled, baked crust.
  • Sprinkle with half of peanut butter mixture. Repeat with remaining cream cheese and peanut butter mixtures. Sprinkle with 1/2 cy of peanuts; gently press into filling. Sprinkle with grated chocolate. Cover; refrigerate or freeze until serving time. If frozen, let stand at room temperature for 15 minutes before serving. Store in refrigerator or freezer.

PEANUT-BUTTER CHOCOLATE PARFAITS



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This classic flavor combination makes a perfect parfait; use our Chocolate Pudding as a base.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes

Time 4h

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 1/2 cups heavy cream
2 tablespoons sugar
1/4 cup smooth peanut butter
1 recipe cooled Vanilla or Chocolate Pudding
6 peanut-butter sandwich cookies

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, whip 1 cup cream along with sugar until soft peaks form. Reserve.
  • Place peanut butter and remaining 1/2 cup (unwhipped) cream in another medium bowl; whisk until smooth. Add reserved whipped cream; gently fold in with a rubber spatula until combined.
  • Creating alternating layers, spoon Chocolate Pudding and whipped cream mixture into 6 serving glasses or dishes. Cover; chill at least 1 hour and up to 2 days. Crumble cookies over parfaits before serving.

PEANUT BUTTER - CHOCOLATE PUDDING PARFAITS



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My mom had this recipe hand written on an old recipe card. It is so tasty and can be fairly low in fat if you use low fat/fat free milk, Cool Whip and chocolate syrup. And it's so good you'll never know the difference! Cook time is chill time.

Provided by flower7

Categories     Dessert

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups cold milk (I use skim)
2 -3 tablespoons creamy peanut butter
1 (3 1/2 ounce) box vanilla instant pudding mix
1 1/2 cups whipped topping
10 teaspoons chocolate syrup
2 -3 bananas, peeled, sliced
4 teaspoons chopped peanuts (optional)

Steps:

  • Beat the peanut butter into the milk in a small bowl.
  • Add the pudding mix.
  • Beat on low speed of a hand mixer for 2 minutes.
  • Fold in 1 cup of whipped topping.
  • Divide half of pudding mix between 4 parfait glasses, top with banana slices and 1 tsp chocolate syrup.
  • Repeat layers, ending with syrup.
  • Divide remaining 1/2 cup whipped topping between glasses and top with 1/2 tsp more syrup each.
  • Chill for about 30 minutes in the fridge.
  • Top with chopped peanuts before serving, if desired.

PEANUT PARFAIT DESSERT



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Make and share this Peanut Parfait Dessert recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Mirj2338

Categories     Dessert

Time 45m

Yield 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

4 ounces unsweetened chocolate (100 grams)
2/3 cup shortening
2 cups sugar
4 eggs
1 1/4 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 (12 ounce) package chocolate chips
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
3/4 cup peanut butter
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
2 1/2 cups milk
1 (8 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed
1 package vanilla instant pudding mix (6-serving size)
chopped peanuts, if desired (to garnish)
grated milk chocolate, if desired (to garnish)

Steps:

  • To make the base:.
  • Melt chocolate and shortening.
  • Stir in sugar with whisk until blended.
  • (Mixture will be dry).
  • Add eggs, beating well.
  • Stir in dry ingredients.
  • Finally, add the chocolate chips.
  • Spread in greased 13x9" pan.
  • Bake 25 minutes, or until set.
  • Don't overbake.
  • Cool completely.
  • To make the filling and assemble:.
  • In small bowl, combine powdered sugar and peanut butter until crumbly and set aside.
  • In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth.
  • Add milk, whipped topping and pudding mix; beat 2 minutes or until well blended.
  • Pour half of cream cheese mixture over cooled brownie base and spread evenly.
  • Sprinkle with half of peanut butter mixture.
  • Repeat layers.
  • Top with chopped peanuts and grated milk chocolate, if desired.
  • Cover; refrigerate or freeze until serving time.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 621.5, Fat 36.1, SaturatedFat 17, Cholesterol 73.8, Sodium 326.1, Carbohydrate 72.9, Fiber 3.4, Sugar 58, Protein 9.9

PEANUT-BUTTER CHOCOLATE PARFAIT



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Everyone's favorite flavor combination swirls together in this creamy parfait.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
3/4 cup heavy cream
3/4 cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons sugar
1/2 cup smooth peanut butter
1/4 cup roughly chopped salted peanuts

Steps:

  • Make the Chocolate Cream: Place chocolate chips in a metal bowl. Heat cream in a small saucepan until it bubbles around edges. Pour cream over chips, let stand 5 minutes; stir until smooth. Refrigerate until chilled, about 10 minutes. Using an electric mixer or a whisk, whip the chocolate until smooth and fluffy.
  • Make the Peanut-Butter Cream: In a medium bowl, whip cream to stiff peaks. Whisk in sugar. In a medium bowl, fold whipped cream into peanut butter.
  • To assemble: Divide peanut-butter cream equally among four juice glasses; top each with chocolate cream and peanuts. Cover with plastic wrap. Chill until ready to serve.

Tips:

  • For a richer flavor, use dark chocolate instead of milk chocolate.
  • If you don't have a food processor, you can chop the peanuts and chocolate by hand.
  • Be sure to chill the parfait glasses for at least 15 minutes before assembling the parfaits.
  • For a more elegant presentation, pipe the whipped cream into the parfait glasses using a pastry bag fitted with a star tip.
  • Garnish the parfaits with additional chopped peanuts, chocolate shavings, or whipped cream.

Conclusion:

Peanut Chocolate Parfait is a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With its creamy peanut butter filling, rich chocolate ganache, and crunchy peanut topping, this parfait is sure to please everyone at your table. So next time you're looking for a sweet treat, give this recipe a try!

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