Strawberry Vanilla Cream Parfaits make a perfect summer dessert. You can make them in mason jars, or tall glasses or you dress them up by using pretty crystal stemware.

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I have fallen in love with parfaits…well, actually parfaits and trifles. They are creamy, cold, and easy to make and the combinations are endless! I am having so much fun making these delicious desserts and my husband is applauding me all along the way. (It might be because he is one of the recipients of these yummy treats!)

Today I was looking through my recipe box and found a wonderful microwave vanilla cream pudding recipe. It was one that my Mother had given me years and years ago and is my favorite homemade pudding recipe.  One of the reasons I like it is that I always have the ingredients on hand so I can make it anytime the craving hits.

Strawberry Vanilla Cream Parfaits (GF Option)

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 25 minutes

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Ingredients

• 1/2 cup sugar
• 2 cups whole milk
• 2 egg yolks, slightly beaten
• 1 teaspoon unsalted butter
• 1/3 cup all-purpose flour (*gluten-free version: use gluten free flour blend)
• 1 tablespoon corn starch
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (*gluten-free version: use certified gluten free vanilla)
• granola (*gluten-free version: use gluten free granola)
• Garnish:
• whipped topping
• sliced fresh strawberries
• flaked coconut

Instructions

1. In a microwave-safe bowl, combine milk, sugar, butter, and egg yolks.
2. In a separate bowl combine flour, corn starch, and salt.
3. Gradually stir the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients.
4. Microwave on high; stirring every minute until the mixture is thick.
5. After the mixture is completely cooked, add vanilla and stir well. *If you add the vanilla while the mixture is cooking the vanilla will not be as flavorful.  Cool pudding, stirring occasionally.
6. Place a layer of your favorite granola into the bottom of a parfait glass. Add a layer of pudding on top of granola. Continue layering until the stemware is filled to the brim.
7. Garnish with whipped topping, sliced fresh strawberries, and a sprinkle of coconut. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
8. Serve

Place a layer of your favorite granola into a pretty bowl or stemware. I used gluten-free granola.

Layer granola and pudding mixture until the stemware is filled to the brim. Top with whipped topping, sliced fresh strawberries, and a sprinkle of coconut. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours.

I hope that you enjoy Strawberry Cream Vanilla Parfaits!

Linda

Looking for pretty stemware? You might like these: Crystal Goblets

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Gluten-Free Birthday Cake Trifle

No-Bake Peanut Butter Protein Bites

German Chocolate Cheesecake