Peanut Butter Cup Parfait

Easy, although a little time consuming.  It is a light, tasty and very pretty dessert.  Sometimes I will put a graham cracker crust for the bottom layer, but it's not necessary.

PEANUT BUTTER CUP PARFAIT
(makes 4-6)

Ingredients for chocolate pudding layers:
*1/2 cup granulated sugar
*4 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa
*1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon corn starch
*1/8 teaspoon salt
*3 cups whole milk
*2 tablespoons butter
*1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Ingredients for peanut butter pudding layers:
*1/3 cup granulated sugar
*4 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
*1/2 teaspoon salt
*1  cup whole milk
*1 cup heavy whipping cream
*1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
*1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Ingredients for whip cream layers:
*2 cups heavy cream
*1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
*2 tablespoons powdered sugar

Directions for chocolate pudding layer:
~In a medium saucepan, stir together sugar, cocoa, cornstarch and salt.
~Place over medium heat, and stir in milk.
~Bring to a boil, over medium heat, whisking constantly.
~Whisk until mixture thickens enough to coat a metal whisk or spoon.
~Remover from heat and stir in butter and vanilla.
~Place plastic wrap directly over pudding and refrigerate until cool.

Directions for peanut butter pudding layer:
~In a medium saucepan, whisk granulated sugar, cornstarch and salt.
~Add milk and heavy cream.
~Bring to a boil over medium heat, whisking constantly.
~Cook until thicken and will coat whisk or a metal spoon.
~Remove from heat and stir in peanut butter and vanilla extract, until smooth.
~Place plastic wrap directly over pudding and refrigerate until cool.

Whip cream directions:
~Add heavy cream, powdered sugar and vanilla into a chilled bowl.
~Whisk until cream forms into peaks (do not over beat).


Time to put the dessert together once it cools:
~Use a large glass bowl or single parfait glasses.
~Place a layer of chocolate pudding.
~Place a layer of whip cream.
~Place a layer of peanut butter pudding.
~Repeat all three layers.
~Top with one last layer of whip cream.
~Top with a piece of fruit or chopped peanut butter cups.




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