Our easy coffee parfait combines creamy layers and crunchy Oreo crumbs. With no bake coffee cheesecake and chocolate pudding, it's a quick dessert that looks impressive but is so simple to make!
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Coffee Parfait Recipe
I'm all about desserts that seem fancy but are actually easy to make! That's why parfaits desserts are some of my go-to recipes. The best thing about making peanut butter parfaits and chocolate strawberry parfaits is that you can serve them immediately.
I'm a huge coffee fanatic, so I combined my love for coffee and chocolate into an easy parfait cup. I layered crushed Oreos, a creamy coffee mixture, and chocolate pudding in clear glasses, then dug in. Every single bite was better than I expected!
It's a simple yet impressive treat that always receives "oohs" and "ahhs" when I serve it after dinner or share it at parties.
Why You'll Love This Coffee Dessert
- No baking is required! You can make these parfaits in minutes, making them an excellent option for last-minute gatherings.
- Served in individual glasses, these pudding cups are an elegant dessert that looks fancy without much effort.
- The coffee-flavored cheesecake layer adds a touch of sweetness that pairs perfectly with the chocolate and cookies. Trust me; coffee lovers will enjoy this easy dessert.
- You can change the cookies, add coffee whipped cream, or drizzle chocolate syrup on top to make it your own.
Main Ingredients
You can make this coffee parfait recipe in just a few minutes. You only need a few simple ingredients and a package of Oreo cookies.
- Oreo Cookies: Crush two cookies (with the cream filling) per dessert cup.
- Cream Cheese: One block of full-fat cream cheese is enough to make six parfaits.
- Sugar: Sweetens the filling.
- Instant Coffee Granules: Instant is best because it dissolves quickly.
- Cool Whip: The whipped topping adds a fluffy texture to the layers. You can also use cold heavy cream to make this three-ingredient whipped cream.
- Instant Chocolate Pudding Mix: Any flavor of chocolate pudding will work, but we prefer chocolate fudge.
How To Make A Coffee Parfait
Coffee parfaits may look hard to make. However, they only take a few minutes to put together.
- Crush the Oreo cookies, cream included, in a food processor. You can also use a plastic bag and rolling pin if you don't have a food processor.
- Beat the softened cream cheese and sugar in a large bowl with an electric mixer until creamy. Dissolve the instant coffee in milk, add it to the cream cheese mixture, and mix again. Fold in the thawed Cool Whip.
- Whisk together milk and chocolate fudge pudding mix in a small bowl. Refrigerate until thicken.
- Layer the cookie crumbs, coffee cheesecake, and dark chocolate pudding in 6 large parfait cups. Before serving, add a swirl of Cool Whip and chocolate-covered espresso beans to the top of each parfait.
Storage Recommendations
Place the un-decorated pudding parfaits in a container with a lid or cover each one tightly with plastic wrap. Refrigerate 1-2 days. Add the toppings right before serving.
Tips and Tricks
- Serve the pudding in clear glasses so everyone can see the layers. Mason jars, wine glasses, or small tumblers all work well!
- Use a piping bag to swirl the cream cheese and pudding layers neatly. You can also smooth out each layer with the back of a spoon.
- For the best experience, let the parfaits chill in the fridge for a bit. This helps the layers set and the flavors blend.
- Add chocolate shavings or a drizzle of chocolate syrup for a fancy touch.
- Use decaf coffee if you serve this to kids or people who don’t drink coffee. You can also skip the coffee and use vanilla extract instead.
FAQs
Yes! You can assemble them up to 24 hours in advance. Cover them tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to serve.
No problem! You can swap the coffee in the cheesecake layer for a teaspoon of vanilla extract. You can also use caramel flavoring for a different twist.
Absolutely. While instant pudding is quick and easy, homemade pudding adds a rich and creamy touch.
Sure! If you want to switch things up, Graham crackers, chocolate wafers, or chocolate chip cookies work well as a base layer.
More Parfait Dessert Ideas
- Lemon Parfait Dessert
- Red White and Blue Parfait
- Peach Parfaits
- Easy Strawberry Pretzel Dessert
- Strawberry Cheesecake Parfaits
- Chocolate Peanut Butter Parfaits
- More Puddings and Parfaits recipes
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Recipe
Coffee Parfait Recipe
Our easy coffee parfait combines creamy layers and crunchy Oreo crumbs. With no bake coffee cheesecake and chocolate pudding, it's a quick dessert that looks impressive but is so simple to make!
Ingredients
- 12 Oreo cookies, crushed
- 1 - 8 ounce package cream cheese, softened
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 2 teaspoons instant coffee
- 1 - 8 ounce container Cool Whip, thawed and divided
- 1 - 3.4 ounce box instant chocolate fudge pudding mix
- 1 ½ cups milk
- 6 chocolate covered espresso beans
Instructions
- Beat the cream cheese and sugar until creamy.
- Dissolve the instant coffee in the milk. Pour into the cream cheese mixture and beat again until creamy.
- Gently fold in 1 ½ cups Cool Whip.
- Whisk together the milk and pudding mix. Refrigerate for 5-10 minutes or until soft set.
- Layer the cookie crumbs, coffee cheesecake, and pudding in 6 large parfait glasses. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Before serving, swirl Cool Whip on top of each and add a chocolate-covered espresso bean.
Notes
- Use fat-free milk, sugar-free pudding, fat-free cream cheese, fat-free Cool Whip, and sugar-free cookies to create a dessert that is lower in calories.
- Layer the cookies, cheesecake, and pudding in 12 smaller cups for more servings.
- Serve the pudding in clear glasses so everyone can see the layers. Mason jars, wine glasses, or small tumblers all work well!
- Use a piping bag to swirl the cream cheese and pudding layers neatly. You can also smooth out each layer with the back of a spoon.
- For the best experience, let the parfaits chill in the fridge for a bit. This helps the layers set and the flavors blend.
- Add chocolate shavings or a drizzle of chocolate syrup for a fancy touch.
- If you serve this to kids or people who don’t drink coffee, use decaf coffee in the cream cheese layer. You can also skip the coffee and use vanilla extract instead.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 6 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 774Total Fat: 42gSaturated Fat: 25gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 51mgSodium: 562mgCarbohydrates: 90gFiber: 5gSugar: 72gProtein: 10g
Nutrition facts are an estimate and are not guaranteed to be accurate. If you need special diet advice, please see a registered dietician.
This post was first published in December 2014. The post was updated and then republished in December 2024.
Scarlet
These mocha fudge pudding parfaits look and sound so good. I have never had anything quite like this but those layers of coffee and chocolate and sure to make me happy! Yum.
johnsonsophia016
really amazing and cool recipe, i will definitly try this out, thanks for sharing.
Trish+-+Mom+On+Timeout
I think you and I need to have a mocha par-tay my dear 🙂 Mocha lovers unite! These look fabulous - pinned!
Jocelyn Brubaker
I totally agree girl 🙂 Bring on the mocha party!!!!
Jennie+@themessybakerblog
These look absolutely sinful. Yeah, I ate my weight in cookies and Ben & Jerry's Half Baked. I'm ready to detox.
Dorothy @ Crazy for Crust
I'm never ready for healthy eating. I just finished off a pack of M&Ms. OOPS!! These look awesome!
Carrie @ Bakeaholic Mama
Ok these are so fun! I don't know why I don't ever make parfaits, such a hit with kids and adults!
Jocelyn Brubaker
Thanks Carrie! 😉
Chels+R.
I happen to love Dippin Dots! I know what I'm asking for next year, lol! These are awesome! I know Josh will just love the flavor-NOW I know what I'm going to make for his graduation party. (He's just about finished his last project for his Batchelor's Degree).
Jocelyn Brubaker
That's awesome! Congrats Josh! Totally make these for him! 😉
Gayle @ Pumpkin 'N Spice
These parfaits look gorgeous, Jocelyn! Such a great dessert for the new year. I love the mocha flavor, yum! Pinned!
Jocelyn (Grandbaby cakes)
I love that you showed how to make this lighter. I, like you, am definitely ready for some lighter treats!
Jocelyn Brubaker
This body of mine is begging for lighter treats! But oh how I'll miss my Christmas desserts! 😉
Julie @ Julie's Eats & Treats
Oh these are the perfect little treat for NYE! I still can't believe about that Dippin Dot information! Dangerous my friend 🙂
Jen @ Baked by an Introvert
These are gorgeous, Jocelyn! You can never have enough chocolate and coffee!
Jocelyn Brubaker
Thanks Jen! And you are so right! 😉
Melanie @ Carmel Moments
These are fun! I did some mocha parfaits earlier this month and I just couldn't get over how much I enjoyed making and photographing them. 🙂
Hope you and yours had a wonderful Christmas!
Tori@Gringalicious.com
These are lovely! Happy 2015!
Jocelyn Brubaker
Thanks Tori! Happy New Year to you, too! 🙂
Ashley | Spoonful of Flavor
Love these little desserts! And the fact that they are single serving means that I can enjoy one all by myself!
Beth
You nailed this one! I LOVE coffee and I LOVE parfaits!!
Jocelyn Brubaker
Thanks Beth! 😉
Kristen @ A Mind Full Mom
You can NEVER go wrong by adding coffee flavor to chocolate. Simple perfection.
Jocelyn Brubaker
I agree! Thanks Kristen! 🙂
Mir
These are so pretty! It's hard to get back to normal eating, and this is a nice transitional dessert. Healthier, but not abstaining from anything! I'm a fan!
Jocelyn Brubaker
Thanks Mir! I was definitely a fan of these, too! 😉