A cute layered Jello parfait recipe, this St Patrick’s Day Jell-O Parfait is a fun no bake dessert for kids to help make!

Layered Jello Parfait Recipe

This fun St Patrick’s Day parfait is a classic. I think we’ve made some version of it for almost every holiday and Ella still thinks it’s the coolest thing ever.

Swap out the green-on-green for just about any color combination. Red Jell-O with strawberry pudding for Valentine’s day, orange Jell-O with chocolate pudding for Halloween, red Jell-O with pistachio pudding for Christmas – or use the colors for any party theme, a sport’s team, etc, for this super customizable dessert.

If you’re looking for more easy St Patrick’s Day party foods, check out our:

• Rainbow Grilled Cheese Sandwiches
• Rainbow Fudge
• Rainbow Pasta Salad
• Rainbow Salsa
• Leprechaun Cookies
• Rainbow Fruit Salad
• Over the Rainbow Cupcakes
• Homemade Rainbow Bread

This layered jello parfait recipe makes a cute party dessert or a classic classroom treat – just make sure you swap out the pistachio pudding for some vanilla pudding with green dye if you decide to send this in to the school.

I thought the pistachio and lime would be an odd combination but it worked – the kids all loved it and so did I. If you’re not sure, the vanilla and lime combine to taste somewhat like a creamy key lime pudding/pie, so it’s a safe swap.

You can make this recipe a few days in advance but try to avoid adding the whipped cream and sprinkles until the last minute.

Jell-O Parfait Ingredients

• 1 box green Jell-O
• 1 cup boiling water
• 1 cup cold water
• 1 box pistachio pudding (or vanilla pudding with green dye)
• 3 cups milk
• Whipped cream, as needed
• Gold sprinkles

Tip: swap out the flavors and colors of Jell-O and pudding as you desire.

Kitchen Tools You May Find Helpful

• Measuring cups and spoons
• Mixing bowls
• Clear glasses or containers for serving
• Whisk
• Kettle

How to Make Layered Jell-O Parfaits

Prepare Jell-O as directed on box.

Divide the Jell-O among 6 serving cups.

Use a loaf pan or muffin pan to hold the parfaits tilted sideways.

Place in the fridge and set for 2 hours.

Prepare the pistachio pudding by combining the pudding mix with the milk and whisk until it begins to thicken.

Divide the pudding among the cups and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.

Garnish with whipped cream and sprinkles, as desired.

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These super simple St Patrick’s Day desserts were a fun afternoon project for Ella and I and were ready to enjoy with our daycare kids by the time nap time was over!

For more delicious St Patrick’s Day recipes kids can help make, check out our Rainbow Grilled Cheese Sandwich or our Rainbow Fruit Salad recipe.

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