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Dr. Seuss Red & Blue Pudding Parfaits for Parties

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These whimsical parfaits feature vibrant red and blue gelatin, creamy vanilla pudding, and crunchy cookie layers, making them a playful and easy dessert for parties, birthdays, or any festive occasion. Quick to assemble and endlessly adaptable, they’re a guaranteed crowd-pleaser for kids and adults alike.

Ingredients

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  • 1 (3 oz) box strawberry gelatin (or raspberry gelatin)
  • 1 cup boiling water
  • 1 cup ice water
  • 1 (3 oz) box blue raspberry gelatin (or berry blue gelatin)
  • 1 cup boiling water
  • 1 cup ice water
  • 1 (3.4 oz) box instant vanilla pudding mix
  • 2 cups cold milk (whole milk or almond milk for dairy-free)
  • Optional: a few drops of red or blue food coloring
  • 1 cup shortbread cookies or graham crackers, crushed
  • 1 cup whipped cream (store-bought or homemade)
  • Red and blue sprinkles (optional)
  • Fresh strawberries and blueberries for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the red gelatin layer: Empty strawberry gelatin into a mixing bowl. Pour 1 cup boiling water over the gelatin and stir until dissolved (about 2 minutes). Add 1 cup ice water, stir to combine. Let cool for 10-15 minutes. For a firmer layer, chill in the fridge while preparing other layers.
  2. Prepare the blue gelatin layer: Repeat the same process with blue raspberry gelatin—dissolve in 1 cup boiling water, stir, add 1 cup ice water. Let cool for 10-15 minutes.
  3. Prepare vanilla pudding: In a separate bowl, whisk together instant vanilla pudding mix and 2 cups cold milk for about 2 minutes. Let stand for 5 minutes until thickened. If desired, add a few drops of food coloring and stir well.
  4. Crush cookies: Place cookies or graham crackers in a zip-top bag and crush with a rolling pin until you have coarse crumbs. Set aside for layering.
  5. Layer the parfaits: Start with a spoonful of red gelatin at the bottom of each parfait glass. Add a layer of crushed cookies (about 1 tablespoon per glass). Follow with a layer of vanilla pudding (about 2 tablespoons). Repeat with blue gelatin, more cookies, and another layer of pudding. Continue layering until glasses are full or you run out of ingredients. Smooth each layer with the back of a spoon for neat stripes. Alternate colored pudding layers for extra vibrancy if using food coloring. Ch…
  6. Top and decorate: Add a generous dollop of whipped cream on top of each parfait. Sprinkle red and blue sprinkles or add fresh berries for extra whimsy. Serve chilled.

Notes

For gluten-free parfaits, use gluten-free cookies or granola. For dairy-free, substitute almond milk and coconut whipped cream. Chill each layer for 10 minutes before adding the next for crisp stripes. Add cookies just before serving for extra crunch. Parfaits can be made ahead and refrigerated up to 24 hours (add whipped cream and sprinkles just before serving).

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