Peppermint Brownie Parfaits are layers of brownie, peppermint white chocolate pudding, and fresh whipped cream. A rich, creamy, melt-in-your-mouth dessert!
If you love peppermint, try our Peppermint Bark Brownies, or our Peppermint Hot Chocolate. Want more parfaits/trifles? Try our Pumpkin Cheesecake Trifle! Any of these delicious desserts will be a great addition to your Christmas menu!
Peppermint Brownie Parfaits
These Peppermint Brownie Parfaits are so easy to make and so yummy! You just can’t beat the combination of chocolate and peppermint. I am always looking for something new to serve to family and friends during the holidays and this recipe is perfect! This dessert took me less than 15 minutes to make up and it tastes like something much more fancy! When you get all the flavors in one bite – the fudge-y chocolate, the cool peppermint, and the creamy whipped cream – it really tastes like a dessert from a fancy restaurant!
Tips for Making Peppermint Brownie Parfaits
For the brownies you can use any recipe you like – box or from scratch. I like the more fudge-y brownie mixes, but you can use any recipe. (You could even get store-bought brownies or brownie bites if you are pressed for time.) Make sure that you do not over-whip the whipped cream…it will get really runny. Mix it just until the stiff peaks form. I would not recommend eating the pudding and peppermint mixture by itself…it will taste VERY peppermint-y, but once it is mixed in with all the other flavors it is perfect! If you are feeding a large crowd, you could also make this in a large trifle bowl instead of individual parfait glasses. You can also use crushed up candy cane pieces instead of the round peppermints. If you are looking for other parfait and trifle recipes, try our Pumpkin Cheesecake Trifle or our Triple Chocolate Trifle.
Other Holiday Recipes You’ll Love
Between treats for the neighbors, holiday parties, and get togethers with friends and family, there are so many opportunities during the holidays to try new recipes! Check out some of our family favorites below and leave us a comment telling us one of your favorite holiday recipes!
- White Chocolate Peppermint Bark Swirls
- Cupcake Christmas Tree
- English Toffee
- Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bread
- Chocolate Orange Cookies
- White Chocolate Peppermint Bark Brownies
- Andes Mint Cookies
- Peppermint Hot Chocolate
How to Make Peppermint Brownie Parfaits
Ingredients
- 1 brownie mix prepared
- 5 oz white chocolate instant pudding mix or cheesecake instant pudding mix
- 2 cups milk
- 1 tsp peppermint extract
- 2 drops red food coloring optional
- 1 pint whipping cream
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- Peppermints crushed for garnish
Instructions
- Cut prepared brownies into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large bowl, combine pudding mix, milk, peppermint extract, and food coloring (optional). Let sit for 5 minutes.
- While pudding is setting up, combine whipping cream and powdered sugar in a large bowl. Whip until stiff peaks form.
- In small parfait glasses, layer brownie pieces, pudding, and whipped cream. Top with crushed peppermint pieces.
Equipment
- Hand Mixer
Mary says
Can you make this early in the day and store in refrigerator after it is,assembled
Echo Blickenstaff says
Yes, that will work great!
kim says
The perfect easy, tasty recipe to get me excited about the holidays! Can’t wait to whip this up!
Danielle Wolter says
why am i not eating this right now? it looks so good I can’t wait to try it!
Veena Azmanov says
Love the presentation, the flavors and the combinations to this Brownie Parfaits. I just want to grab a bite. Delicious and creamy and yum.
Farah Maizar says
These look so festive and delicious! Parfaits make everything so much more fun! Thanks for the recipe 🙂
Michelle Miller says
Such a beautiful dessert you got there. Love the association to the peppermint!