Caramel Pudding Parfaits

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This is my last week of work and then I have ten wonderful weeks off in the summer!   I cannot wait to wake up late, sit outside on the screened in porch, and enjoy my coffee while I read a book.  This is my version of the perfect relaxing summer morning.

I’m one of those people who could never figure out how people could drink hot coffee on a hot summer morning but for the last ten years or so I haven’t been able to get by without one!   However, I never drink coffee black.   I love adding a bit of sweetness with Dunkin’ Donuts® coffee creamer. There are so many delicious flavors but my summer favorites are Dunkin’ Donuts® Caramel Creamer which is made with real cane sugar and has an authentic caramel taste and Dunkin’ Donuts® Vanilla Creamer which is the perfect balance of rich vanilla flavor and extra smooth creamer.

But don’t think that Dunkin’ Donuts® creamer is just for coffee.   I went to my local Walmart store and bought two quart sized creamers because I like to make sweets with them as much as I enjoy them in my morning coffee.  They are great for adding both sweetness and flavor any baked good.

Since it’s summer I didn’t want to actually have to turn on the oven to make a sweet to go with my morning coffee.  I wanted something that tasted delicious, paired with my coffee, and was no bake.   It sounds like a tall order but I had the perfect thing in mind.  I decided to make Caramel Pudding Parfaits.

I started by making a graham cracker crumb base and then put it into the bottom of six half pint mason jars.   I like using mason jars because I always have a ton in the house and if I want to share with my friends I can simply screw the lid on a few of them and be on my way.  After making the base I had to make the homemade pudding.

If you haven’t made homemade pudding before it’s pretty easy to do and it has so much more flavor then the instant kind you can buy at the store.  I used a combination of milk, heavy cream, and Dunkin’ Donuts® Caramel Creamer to make the pudding.  It took a little bit longer to thicken then I thought it would but once it was thick it poured easily into the jars.

While the pudding was cooling in the refrigerator I started on the homemade vanilla whipped cream.   I used a combination of sugar, heavy cream, and Dunkin’ Donuts® Vanilla Creamer to make this.   Homemade whipped cream is so simple to make and it’s the perfect topping for any summer dessert.   I loved pairing the vanilla whipped cream with the caramel pudding.  It was just about perfect.

Once everything was put together I poured myself a midday cup of coffee, added in my Dunkin’ Donuts® Caramel Creamer, and grabbed one of the Caramel Pudding Parfaits.  I took everything out on our screened in porch and enjoyed.   The caramel pudding was thick, creamy, and silky smooth while the graham cracker crust added a bit of crunch and the vanilla whipped cream added a lush topping.   It went so well with my caramel coffee.   This is a delicious way to start the morning or it’s a great midday treat.  I’ll be sure to invite my friends over for coffee and dessert to help me enjoy these Caramel Pudding Parfaits later on in the summer!

Caramel Pudding Parfaits

 

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Prep time

10 mins

Cook time

20 mins

Total time

30 mins

 

A layer of graham cracker crust topped with creamy homemade caramel pudding and finished off with homemade vanilla whipped cream.

Author: Heather Lynne

Recipe type: Dessert

Serves: serves 6

Ingredients

For the Graham Cracker Crust:

• 1 c. graham cracker crumbs
• 4 T. butter, melted
• 2 T. sugar
• 1 t. salt

For the Caramel Pudding:

• 2 c. milk
• 1 c. heavy creamer
• 1 c. Dunkin’ Donuts® Caramel Creamer
• ¼ c. cornstarch
• 1 T. vanilla
• 1 t. salt
• 1 c. sugar
• ¼ c. water

For the whipped cream:

• 1 c. heavy cream
• 2 T. sugar
• ¼ c. Dunkin’ Donuts® Vanilla Creamer

Instructions

1. Place the graham cracker crumbs, butter, sugar, and salt in a food processor. Process until the mixture comes together.
2. Place two heaping tablespoons of the graham cracker mixture in each of 6 half pint mason jars. Press the mixture down to the bottom. Set aside.
3. Mix 1 cup of milk with the cornstarch, vanilla, and salt. Mix well until combined. Set aside.
4. Combine the sugar and water in a large saucepan over medium high heat. Bring to a boil and then boil hard for 5-8 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until the mixture begins to turn a deep amber color. Immediately remove from heat. (It's better to take it off too soon then too late as it will burn.)
5. Using a whisk, slowly whisk in the remaining 1 cup of milk. The mixture will boil up and spit so be careful not to burn yourself. Don't worry if some of the caramel mixture hardens, it will soften back up once you put it on the heat.
6. Place the mixture back on medium heat and whisk in the 1 cup of Dunkin’ Donuts® Caramel cream until the mixture is smooth.
7. Whisk in the cornstarch mixture and raise the heat to medium high. Bring the mixture to a boil, whisking constantly, until the mixture thickens. This will take between 3-5 minutes. Remove from heat and pour a half cup into each of the mason jars. Place in the refrigerator.
8. Meanwhile, place the heavy cream and sugar in a large bowl. Using a mixer, mix on medium speed until the mixture begins to thickens. Add in the Dunkin’ Donuts® Vanilla Creamer and continue beating until the mixture resembles whipped cream.
9. Pipe the whipped cream on top of the caramel pudding in the jars. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Notes

A Hezzi-D original Recipe

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