No-Bake Chocolate Hazelnut Pudding Parfaits

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Rich layers of smooth chocolate hazelnut pudding layered with crunchy toasted hazelnuts and whipped cream for an elegant no-bake treat. This recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, layers milk, sugar, unsweetened cocoa powder into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 4, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 10 min Serves 4 Desserts cuisine 350 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a medium saucepan, whisk together 2 cups whole milk, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, 1/4 cup cornstarch, and 1/8 tsp salt until smooth.
  2. Step 2: In a separate bowl, lightly beat 3 large egg yolks; gradually whisk about 1/2 cup of the milk mixture into the yolks to temper them.
  3. Step 3: Return the yolk mixture to the saucepan and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the pudding thickens and boils, about 5-7 minutes; remove from heat.
  4. Step 4: Immediately stir in 1/2 cup hazelnut spread and 1 tsp vanilla extract until completely smooth; transfer pudding to a bowl, cover with plastic wrap directly on the surface, and chill for at least 2 hours.
  5. Step 5: Meanwhile, whip 1 cup chilled heavy cream with 2 tbsp powdered sugar in a cold bowl until stiff peaks form.
  6. Step 6: To assemble, spoon a layer of chocolate hazelnut pudding into serving glasses, top with a dollop of whipped cream, and sprinkle with 1/2 cup chopped toasted hazelnuts; repeat layering if desired.
  7. Step 7: Serve chilled for a decadent no-bake dessert.

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