Grasshopper Parfait

A St Patrick's Day parfait with chocolate and green cool whip layers

This grasshopper parfait is a tasty layered treat featuring chocolate pudding, minty green Cool Whip, and crushed Oreos. The perfect dessert for St Patrick's Day!

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Prep Time 15

Chilling time 30

Total Time 45

Servings parfaits

Calories 137kcal

Author Wanda Simone

Equipment

a ziploc bag and rolling pin or food processor
measuring cups and spoons
2 mixing bowls and a mixing spoon
6 parfait glasses, wine glasses or mini dessert cups

Ingredients

1 package of instant chocolate pudding prepared according to package instructions
1 cup Cool Whip
½ teaspoon peppermint extract
Green food coloring a few drops
10 Oreo cookies crushed (plus a few extra for garnish)
Fresh mint leaves optional, for garnish
Chocolate chips or Andes mint chocolates optional, for topping

Instructions

Make the chocolate pudding according to the directions on the package.
1 package of instant chocolate pudding
In a bowl, mix the Cool Whip, peppermint extract and a few drops of green coloring until the color is evenly distributed.
1 cup Cool Whip, ½ teaspoon peppermint extract, Green food coloring
In serving glasses, layer the ingredients as follows: 2 to 3 Tablespoons chocolate pudding, 2 Tablespoons Cool Whip mixture, 1 to 2 Tablespoons crushed Oreo cookies.
10 Oreo cookies
Repeat until the glass is full, finishing with the Cool Whip mixture.
Sprinkle with chocolate chips and extra crushed Oreos. Then add a fresh mint leaf for decoration.
Chocolate chips or Andes mint chocolates, Fresh mint leaves
Refrigerate for 30 minutes (or up to 24 hours) for a firmer texture

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