Banana Cream Pie Parfaits: The Easiest and Most Delicious Easter Dessert

Easter is a time for family, friends, and of course, delicious food. But who wants to spend hours in the kitchen when you can be enjoying the company of your loved ones? This is where these Banana Cream Pie Parfaits come in. They’re easy to make, require minimal ingredients, and are absolutely irresistible.

Ingredients:

• 1 package (14.4 oz) vanilla wafer cookies
• 2 ripe bananas, sliced
• 1 instant vanilla pudding mix (cook and serve)
• 2 cups milk
• 1 cup heavy whipping cream
• 1/4 cup powdered sugar
• Easter sprinkles (optional)

Making the Parfaits:

Whip Up the Pudding

1. In a medium saucepan, whisk together the milk and instant vanilla pudding mix according to the package instructions.
2. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, whisking constantly.
3. Cook for 1 minute, or until thickened.
4. Remove from the heat and let cool slightly.

Assemble the Parfaits

1. In a separate bowl, whip the heavy whipping cream and powdered sugar together until stiff peaks form.
2. To assemble the parfaits, crumble half of the vanilla wafers into the bottom of each serving glass.
3. Top with a layer of sliced bananas.
4. Add a layer of the cooled vanilla pudding.
5. Repeat the layers of vanilla wafers, bananas, and pudding until the glasses are full.
6. Top each parfait with a dollop of whipped cream and sprinkle with Easter sprinkles, if desired.

Tips:

• For a richer flavor, use vanilla bean paste instead of vanilla extract in the whipped cream.
• If you don’t have instant pudding mix, you can make your own. Just whisk together cornstarch, sugar, and salt in a saucepan. Then, whisk in milk and egg yolks. Cook over medium heat, whisking constantly, until thickened. Stir in vanilla extract and let cool.
• To prevent the bananas from browning, toss them in a little bit of lemon juice or orange juice before layering them in the parfaits.
• These parfaits can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours.

These Banana Cream Pie Parfaits are the perfect way to end your Easter meal. They’re light, refreshing, and sure to please everyone at the table. So ditch the complicated desserts and give this easy and delicious recipe a try!