Description
This Banana Caramel Crunch Parfait is a dreamy no-bake dessert layered with fresh bananas, velvety caramel sauce, creamy pudding, and crunchy graham cracker or toffee bits. It’s a perfect make-ahead treat for summer gatherings or a sweet ending to any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large ripe bananas, sliced
- 1 (3.4 oz) box instant vanilla pudding mix
- 2 cups cold milk
- 1 cup whipped topping (like Cool Whip)
- ½ cup caramel sauce, plus extra for drizzling
- 1 cup crushed graham crackers or toffee bits
- Optional: chopped nuts or chocolate chips for garnish
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the pudding mix and cold milk for 2 minutes until thickened. Let it sit for 5 minutes.
- Fold the whipped topping into the pudding until smooth and fluffy.
- In serving glasses or jars, layer crushed graham crackers (or toffee bits), a spoonful of pudding mixture, banana slices, and a drizzle of caramel sauce.
- Repeat the layers until glasses are full, finishing with pudding and a final caramel drizzle.
- Top with extra crushed graham crackers, nuts, or chocolate chips if desired.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Best served the same day to keep the bananas fresh and the crunch from softening.
- Use dulce de leche for a deeper caramel flavor.
- You can substitute vanilla pudding with banana or butterscotch for variety.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 parfait
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: banana caramel parfait, no-bake dessert, banana crunch dessert, layered parfait, easy summer treat