Simple Chocolate Parfait Recipe

Chocolate is my love language and this Chocolate Parfait is so delicious!  I have created several parfaits for my family over the years like this delicious Chocolate S'more Parfait here and this Yogurt Parfait Brunch here.  But today I wanted to create something sweet and delicious, perfect for a dessert. It turned out delicious and I think you will love it too. 

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Chocolate Parfait

I wanted to create a yummy chocolate parfait recipe that was both delicious and easy to make, and I wanted to make it (mostly) from scratch. So with a little experimentation and a lot of chocolate chips, I perfected this delicious chocolate mousse parfait recipe.  

What is a parfait?

A parfait is created by layering different foods in a tall glass.  Yogurt parfaits are often created with layers of yogurt, granola, and fruit.  A chocolate parfait is often made by layering chocolate mousse or chocolate pudding and whipped cream.  I love to top my chocolate mousse parfaits with chocolate chips too!  But this mini Cadbury Egg Chocolate Mouse Triffle is another great example of a delicious parfait with a slightly different topping of mini Cadbury eggs.  Or this S'more Parfait topped with mini marshmallows.  So yummy! 

How do I make a parfait?

Making a parfait is so easy.  You simply pick your ingredients and layer them one at a time in a glass, trifle bowl, or another small container.  I love making parfaits in clear containers so you can see the layers.  It's so beautiful. 

What ingredients do I need to make I chocolate parfait?

For this parfait recipe, I used evaporated milk, chocolate chips, and frozen whipped topping.  Then I topped this delicious chocolate mousse with whipped cream and mini chocolate chips.  

Recipe for Parfait Dessert

To create this recipe for a parfait dessert, I made a quick run to the store for a few ingredients I needed.  Then I got to work creating this delicious chocolate mousse parfait.  

I also found some really cute dessert shooter cups at Walmart that were perfect to hold these pretty little desserts!  They were smaller, so I decided to just do one layer in this parfait plus toppings.  If you have a bigger cup, I would do multiple layers in this parfait. 

Chocolate Parfait Recipe

Ingredients:

• 12 oz Nestle® Carnation® Evaporated Milk
• 12 oz Nestle® Toll House Semi-Sweet Chocolate Morsels
• 8 oz Frozen Whipped Topping, thawed
• Nestle® Toll House Semi-Sweet Chocolate Mini Morsels (optional)
• Whipped Cream in a can (optional)

Directions:

1. Pour the evaporated milk into a pan on the stove and heat over medium heat to a simmer.
2. Pour chocolate morsels into the simmering evaporated milk and stir until the chocolate is melted and the mixture is smooth.
3. Let the mixture cool a bit.
4. Gently fold in whipped topping.
5. Place in a container with a lid, and place in the freezer for a couple of hours until the mixture is thick and cool.
6. Layer the chocolate parfait with the whipped cream and top with mini morsels!
7. Enjoy immediately!

Snag the printable recipe below:

You can see how simple these are to assemble in this short 15 second Instagram video!

 

A video posted by Simply Designing with Ashley (@simplydesigning) on Nov 11, 2014 at 1:05pm PST

I love how easy these really are to make yet they are rich and full of flavor and truly create a delicious Flavorful Moment!  Nestle® Morsels melt really well in simmering evaporated milk; it becomes a silky smooth mixture that creates a delicious chocolate base for this scrumptious dessert!  These would be perfect to eat as a bite-sized dessert for any holiday gathering!

And I love the little plastic cups I found for these!  Aren't they just perfect!?

This dessert would be perfect for any dessert or fun pot luck gathering!  They are the perfect simple dessert shooter, and are so tasty and delicious. 

You might also enjoy these yummy dessert ideas too:

S'more Parfait

Mini Cadbury Egg Chocolate Mousse Triffle

Peppermint Bark Hot Cocoa

Strawberry Shortcake

Frozen Hot Chocolate