Chocolate-Peppermint Pudding Parfaits (candy cane pudding Christmas parfait)

This Christmas parfait recipe is perfect for holiday parties! Layers of chocolate peppermint pudding make a delicious, minty candy cane pudding treat that is quick to make! This chocolate peppermint parfait recipe is similar to my Spiked Banana Pudding Parfait and St. Patrick’s Day Spiked Mint Chocolate Pudding Parfaits but without alcohol and family-friendly. I can’t wait for you to try this chocolate peppermint pudding recipe!

More pudding recipes like this chocolate peppermint pudding recipe

• Spiked Banana Pudding Parfait (Boozy Banana Pudding Dessert)
• Spiked Mint Chocolate Pudding Parfaits (Boozy St. Patrick’s Day Dessert Idea)

More holiday party treats like this Christmas parfait

• Pretzel and Candy Melt Christmas Trees
• Candy Cane Brownies
• Chocolate Peppermint Spritz Cookies
• Gift Tag Cookies
• Coquito Balls (No-Bake Caribbean-Style Coconut Rum Balls)
• No-Bake Oreo Cookie Ball Christmas Lights
• Coquito (Puerto Rican Eggnog)
• Chocolate Coquito Recipe (Coquito de Chocolate)
• Grinch Punch
• Candy Cane Spritzer
• Hot Buttered Rum
• Spinach Dip-Stuffed Pull Apart Tree
• Cheesy Pesto Wreath (Crescent Roll Wreath Recipe)
• Cinnamon Roll Christmas Tree
• Festive Christmas English Muffins

What you need to make this candy cane pudding

Here’s what you’ll need to make 8 servings of this chocolate peppermint pudding recipe:

• 1 (5-ounce) package instant chocolate fudge pudding mix
• 5 cups milk, divided
• 1 (1-ounce) package instant white chocolate pudding mix
• 3/4 teaspoon peppermint extract
• 1 (8-ounce) container whipped topping
• Crushed peppermint, for garnish
• Small plastic dessert cups (affiliate link)

How to make this Christmas pudding parfait recipe

To make this Christmas parfait, start by whisking together the chocolate pudding mix and 3 cups of milk in a bowl for 2 minutes, or until thickened. Then in a separate bowl, whisk together the white chocolate pudding mix, the remaining 2 cups of milk, and peppermint extract until thickened. Refrigerate the two bowls of pudding for at least 5 minutes to set.

In serving cups (I use these 5-ounce cups), layer the ingredients in this order: chocolate pudding, white chocolate pudding, more chocolate pudding, and whipped topping. The white chocolate and mint layer is very minty, so it’s best served between layers of chocolate for a delicious balance. Refrigerate the Christmas pudding parfait recipe until ready to serve. When you’re ready to serve your candy cane pudding, sprinkle crushed peppermint on the top as a garnish.

Here’s the Chocolate-Peppermint Pudding Parfaits recipe!