Perfect for parties, family gatherings, or a sweet treat at home.
1️⃣🍓🍫 Chocolate Strawberry Parfait (Mason Jar)
Rich, creamy, and dessert-worthy but still easy to make.
Ingredients (1 large mason jar or 2 small)
Chocolate Yogurt Layer
1 cup chocolate Greek yogurt
(or plain Greek yogurt + 2 tbsp cocoa powder + 2 tbsp honey/maple syrup)
1–2 tbsp milk or cream (to thin, optional)
Strawberry Layer
1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled & chopped
1–2 tsp sugar or honey (optional)
1 tsp lemon juice
Crunch Layer
¼ cup granola or
Chocolate cookie crumbs (Oreos or chocolate graham crackers)
Toppings (optional)
Chopped dark chocolate
Whole or halved strawberry
Instructions
- Prep Strawberries
Toss strawberries with lemon juice and sweetener. Let sit 5–10 minutes to release juices. - Make Chocolate Yogurt
Stir yogurt with cocoa powder and sweetener until smooth. Add milk/cream if you want it extra silky. - Assemble the Mason Jar
Layer gently:
- Chocolate yogurt
- Strawberries
- Granola or cookie crumbs
- Repeat layers
Finish with chocolate yogurt, chopped chocolate, and a strawberry on top.
- Chill & Serve
Refrigerate 30 minutes for clean layers or enjoy right away.
2️⃣🍪🥛 Cookies & Cream Parfait (Mason Jar)
Creamy, crunchy, and total crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients (1 large mason jar or 2 small)
Cookies & Cream Yogurt Layer
1 cup vanilla Greek yogurt
4–5 chocolate sandwich cookies (Oreos), crushed
1–2 tbsp honey or powdered sugar (optional)
Crunch Layer
3–4 chocolate sandwich cookies, roughly crushed
Optional Creamy Boost
¼ cup whipped cream or whipped topping
Topping
Extra cookie crumbs
1 whole cookie (for garnish)
Instructions
- Make Cookies & Cream Yogurt
Stir crushed cookies into vanilla yogurt. Sweeten if needed. - Assemble the Mason Jar
Layer gently:
- Crushed cookies
- Cookies & cream yogurt
- Whipped cream (optional)
- Repeat layers
- Finish & Chill
Top with cookie crumbs and a whole cookie. Refrigerate 30 minutes before serving.
3️⃣☕🍰 Tiramisu Parfait (Mason Jar)
Classic tiramisu flavors—no baking, easy layers.
Ingredients (1 large mason jar or 2 small)
Mascarpone Cream
½ cup mascarpone cheese, softened
½ cup heavy cream, cold
2–3 tbsp powdered sugar (to taste)
½ tsp vanilla extract
Coffee Layer
½ cup strong brewed coffee or espresso, cooled
1–2 tsp sugar (optional)
Cake Layer
6–8 ladyfingers, broken into chunks
(or sponge cake / pound cake cubes)
Topping
Unsweetened cocoa powder
Chocolate shavings or grated dark chocolate
Coffee beans (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Make the Mascarpone Cream
Whip heavy cream with powdered sugar until soft peaks. Gently fold into mascarpone with vanilla until smooth. - Prepare Coffee
Stir sugar into cooled coffee if using. - Soak the Cake
Quickly dip ladyfinger pieces into coffee (don’t oversoak). - Assemble the Parfait
Layer gently:
- Coffee-soaked cake
- Mascarpone cream
- Repeat layers
Finish with mascarpone cream on top.
- Finish & Chill
Dust generously with cocoa powder and add chocolate shavings. Chill at least 1 hour (best after 4 hours).
4️⃣🍰 Cheesecake Parfait (Mason Jar)
No-bake, creamy, and perfect for make-ahead desserts.
Ingredients (1 large mason jar or 2 small)
Cheesecake Filling
8 oz cream cheese, softened
½ cup heavy whipping cream
¼ cup powdered sugar (adjust to taste)
1 tsp vanilla extract
Crust Layer
¾ cup graham cracker crumbs
2 tbsp melted butter
Fruit Layer (optional but classic)
1 cup strawberries, diced
(or blueberries, cherries, or pie filling)
Topping (optional)
Whipped cream
Extra graham crumbs
Fresh strawberry
Instructions
- Make the Crust
Mix graham cracker crumbs with melted butter until sandy. - Prepare Cheesecake Filling
Beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth. In a separate bowl, whip heavy cream to soft peaks. Fold whipped cream into cream cheese mixture until light and fluffy. - Assemble the Parfait
Layer gently:
- Graham crust
- Cheesecake filling
- Strawberries
- Repeat layers
Finish with cheesecake filling on top.
- Chill
Refrigerate at least 1 hour (best after 3–4 hours). - Serve
Top with whipped cream, crumbs, and fruit before serving.
5️⃣🍫 Brownie Parfait (Mason Jar)
Rich, fudgy, and perfect for chocolate lovers.
Ingredients (1 large mason jar or 2 small)
Brownie Layer
1½ cups brownie chunks (homemade or store-bought, fudgy works best)
Creamy Layer
1 cup vanilla whipped cream
(or ½ cup heavy cream whipped with 2 tbsp powdered sugar)
Optional: use vanilla Greek yogurt for a lighter version
Chocolate Sauce
3–4 tbsp chocolate syrup or hot fudge
Toppings (optional)
Mini chocolate chips
Chocolate shavings
Extra brownie cube
Instructions
- Prepare Components
Cut brownies into bite-size chunks. Whip cream if making from scratch. - Assemble the Parfait
Layer gently:
- Brownie chunks
- Whipped cream
- Chocolate sauce
- Repeat layers
Finish with whipped cream on top.
- Garnish & Chill
Top with chocolate chips or brownie piece. Chill 20–30 minutes or serve immediately.
6️⃣🍌🍨 Banana Split Parfait (Mason Jar)
Ingredients (1 large mason jar or 2 small)
Creamy Base
1 cup vanilla Greek yogurt (or vanilla pudding for dessert-style)
2–3 tbsp whipped cream (optional, for extra fluff)
Fruit Layers
1 small banana, sliced
1 cup pineapple, chunks
Sauces & Crunch
2–3 tbsp chocolate syrup or hot fudge
2 tbsp chopped nuts (peanuts or walnuts)
¼ cup crushed chocolate cookies or graham crumbs
Toppings
Whipped cream
Rainbow sprinkles
Maraschino cherry
Instructions
- Prep Ingredients
Slice bananas and toss lightly with lemon juice if making ahead. Drain pineapple very well to avoid watery layers. - Mix Creamy Base
Fold whipped cream into yogurt if using. - Assemble the Mason Jar
Layer gently:
- Cookie crumbs
- Yogurt
- Chocolate syrup
- Banana slices
- Yogurt
- pineapple
- Yogurt
- Finish
Top with whipped cream, nuts, sprinkles, chocolate drizzle, and a cherry. - Chill or Serve
Chill 20–30 minutes for clean layers or enjoy immediately.
