Creamy banana cream parfaits made without pre-packaged pudding mix! This homemade recipe is layered with whipped cream and topped with bananas and chocolate!
Banana Cream Parfaits
Well, phooey! Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow, predicting six more weeks of winter! I was convinced that spring was on its way since we’ve had so much rain lately.
I’m not complaining, though. CA has been battling drought conditions for years, so a little more puddle play is just fine by me.
Perhaps Ms. Cali will be in better shape once the snow from the mountains melt! Let’s not wait for six weeks to enjoy a little sunshine though, ok? I’m brightening your day with banana cream parfaits!
Banana pudding parfait
This recipe is adapted from Cooking Light. This recipe has been my favorite banana cream filling to use in parfaits and in pies!
The filling is thick and creamy and rich tasting, but it has been lightened up with ingredients like low-fat milk and just a 1/2 cup of sugar.
I lowered the carbs in this dessert by substituting granulated sugar for 1/4 cup of Whole Earth Sweetener Co. baking blend.
Whole Earth Sweetener Co. baking blend is a combination of stevia and raw cane sugar. This is the same brand I used to make this Lower Sugar Homemade Pumpkin Spice Coffee Creamer. I’ve also made this with a combination of erythritol and stevia. Play around with your favorite sweetener!
Banana parfait with fresh whipped cream
You’ll love the flavors folded into this parfait, especially the whipped cream! If you are in a pinch go ahead and purchase your whipped cream, but homemade takes just a few minutes and the flavor is amazing!
If you want to use the filling in a pie, but keep the dessert low carb try making it with this coconut flour pie crust!
Banana Cream Parfaits {made without pre-packaged pudding mix}
Ingredients
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup of granulated sugar or 1/4 cup sugar alternative
- 1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 eggs, large
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon banana powder or banana extract
- 2 ounces cream cheese- low fat is fine (block-style at room temperature)
- 1 1/2 cups whipped topping
- Fresh banana slices or dried banana chips
- chocolate chips/pieces for garnish (optional)
Directions
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat add 1½ tablespoons cornstarch, banana powder, sweetener, salt, eggs, butter and milk. Whisk ingredients until ingredients begin to boil. Reduce to low and stir until thick. Remove from heat. Add vanilla.
- In a separate bowl beat cream cheese until light and fluffy. Add ¼ cup of filling to cream cheese mix and beat until combined. Fold in remaining filling. Cover with plastic wrap placing the wrap directly onto the surface of the filling. Refrigerate for a couple of hours.
- To assemble parfaits, add 2-3 tablespoons to the bottom of a serving dish. Top with whipped cream. Repeat layer. Top with bananas and chocolate pieces.
Angela @ Setting My Intention
This looks so yummy Sandra! I love how you reduced the sugar even further. I frequently do that with all our favorite baking recipes!
chastity
I’ve never made pudding from scratch. I’m sure this is SO much better — looks delish!
Jolina
Yes please! I look out my window and see a sea of white so yup, I need something tropical to brighten up my day. And this looks so good. Love that it’s a lighter version too.
maria @ closetohome
I have never made homemade pudding except for a chocolate pie which might be a little different. These look really tasty.
Nellwyn
These look so good! I love the way you’ve presented them in that pretty glassware, looks great for a dinner party.
Chelley @ A is For Adelaide
This looks absolutely amazing and decadent! I think I am going to try to make this tonight!
Lisa Rios
My goodness, this looks absolutely delicious & mouth watering. The combination of banana with milk, eggs & cream cheese makes it a healthy recipe that my kids would love right away!
Alicia
I love a good parfait! I gotta give this one a try! I know my kids would love it too.
Julie
This is one beautiful parfait. I looks so smooth and creamy and I wish I had one sitting in from to me!
debi at Life Currents
These parfaits are beautiful! I think they would be great for breakfast this morning as well as dessert later today!
Lisa@Lisa's Dinnertime Dish
This is a gorgeous dessert! I love bananas and you made them even better by adding a little chocolate!
Debra C.
So creamy and amazing! Gorgeous dessert, can’t wait to make it!
Michaela Kenkel
These are stunning desserts!! My family LOVES anything banana — I can’t wait to try these!
Angela
I am loving this parfait recipe. I know its something my whole family will love. Cant wait to give this recipe a go!
Christie
These look fabulous!! And I love bananas!
Aunt Bee
These look like such a fun and delicious treat!
Jennifer A Stewart
I will admit that I will use packaged pudding more than I like but this recipe I think will change all of that! Love those crunchy banana chips and cocoa bits! I could eat this all day long!
Michelle
What a yummy treat! Perfect for company but I’d make it just for us too!
Jenny | Honey and Birch
This is going to be my new favorite dessert for sure!
michele
I love how you reduced the sugar even further…. we’ve really been trying to cut way back for health reasons, I have evenrthing to make this and will be making it for Fathers day this weekend!
Shiho
Lowered carbs and creamy! The best ever recipe. Thank you for sharing 😀