Chocolate Parfait

There’s something about a pretty petite glass packed with chocolate layers that takes us back to the days of soda shops, grandma’s dessert table, and ice cream parlors. At first we think it’s the presentation that pulls us back in time– those enticing stacks of chocolate and whipped cream. One bite in, though, and we know it’s the rich, chocolatey flavor that sparks our favorite memories. This Chocolate Parfait will not only take you back in time, but it will also help you treat yourself to dessert on the lighter side. You can use either a regular pudding mix or a sugar-free instant pudding mix. We tried both, and surprising preferred the sugar-free chocolate parfait. It’s always a treat when the trick to cutting calories is actually just as tasty.Though we call for whipped topping and grated chocolate, this recipe is versatile. Try layering in fresh fruit to make it your own.