If you’re going deluxe for New Year’s Eve this year, these Sparkling Mini Parfaits will fit right in. Elegant and easy to assemble, this holiday indulgence is filled with a wonderful combination of flavors. Top with sparklers when you serve it for an extra festive New Year’s Eve feel.
New Year’s Eve always sneaks up on me. One minute I’m debating whether I should finally take down the Christmas décor, and the next I’m trying to figure out what to bring to a countdown get-together without signing myself up for a full baking project. That’s why these Sparkling Mini Parfaits have become one of my go-to NYE desserts. They look fancy, but they’re actually incredibly simple which, honestly, is the sweet spot I aim for this time of year.
What I love most about them is how effortlessly they fit the vibe of New Year’s Eve. You get layers of chocolate, pudding, fruit, and sparkle all in a neat little glass you can eat while chatting, dancing, or pretending you’re totally fine staying up past midnight. They’re make-ahead friendly, easy to customize, and just fun to serve. If you’re looking for a dessert that feels celebratory without adding any stress to your evening, these parfaits check every box.
Other Party-Ready Dishes Perfect for New Year’s Eve
New Year’s Eve Party Cake Roll
This is a stunning centerpiece for your dessert table. It starts with a Red Velvet Cake Roll that is covered in creamy black buttercream, shimmering sprinkles, and a touch of gold to give it that showstopping, New Year’s Eve vibe.
New Year Cake Push Pops
These fun, festive treats layer moist chocolate cake, decadent crème filling, and gold and silver sprinkles into convenient push pop containers. They’re unique, effortlessly impressive desserts that are sure to steal the spotlight at your upcoming, end-of-year festivities.
Ball Drop Cake Balls
Everyone loves bite-sized desserts at parties. Make your countdown to midnight even sweeter when you serve these Ball Drop Cake Pops. Packed with pumpkin flavor and real cream cheese frosting, it’s an easy-to-make dessert that’s festively decorated for the occasion.
What You’ll Need
- Medium-sized, heat-proof bowl
- Small saucepan
- 2 piping bags fitted with plain tips
- Mini parfait glasses
Storage Information
If you have leftovers, place them in an airtight container, like a mason jar, and keep them in the fridge. Typically, they will last 3-4 days when stored properly. When serving, include extra, fresh fruit on the side.
Tips for Making Sparkling Mini Parfaits
- If you are not a fan of dragees, you can replace them with sanding sugar in silver and gold instead.
- If you are crunched for time, skip the homemade and turn to store-bought pudding and fudge topping from the ice cream isle. The fudge will replace the chocolate ganache.
How to Make Sparkling Mini Parfaits
Sparkling Mini Parfaits
Course: DessertCuisine: FrenchDifficulty: Easy4-6
servings320
kcal8
If you’re going deluxe for New Year’s Eve this year, these Sparkling Mini Parfaits will fit right in. Elegant and easy to assemble, this holiday indulgence is filled with a wonderful combination of flavors. Top with sparklers when you serve it for an extra festive New Year’s Eve feel.
Ingredients
1 Dutch Apron® Bakery Chocolate Crème Cake Roll
2 pkg. vanilla pudding or custard
1 c. (8 oz.) heavy cream
2, 4 oz. semisweet chocolate bars, finely chopped
Raspberries or other preferred fruits
Silver dragees
Whipped cream
Gold pearlized sugar sprinkles
Directions
- Make the Ganache Filling
- Place the chopped chocolate into a medium-sized, heat-proof bowl.
- Heat the cream in a small saucepan over medium heat until it begins to gently simmer. Do not let it come to a rapid boil!
- Pour the cream over the chocolate. Let it for 2-3 minutes to allow the chocolate to soften.
- Stir very slowly until completely combined and all the chocolate has melted. The finer you chop the chocolate, the quicker it will melt with the cream.
- Let sit at room temperature to cool and thicken. You can place it in the refrigerator but make sure you stir it a few times to ensure it remains even and smooth.
- Once cool, place the ganache in a piping bag with a plain tip.
- Prepare the Other Layers
- Prepare the vanilla pudding or custard according to the directions on the packaging. Once it is ready, spoon into a piping bag with a plain tip.
- Remove the Chocolate Crème Cake Roll from your refrigerator and take it out of the package. Slice into 1-inch chunks.
- Assemble the Parfaits
- Start by piping the pudding into the bottom of your parfait glasses.
- Next, layer 3-4 pieces of the cake roll chunks.
- Then, pipe on a layer of chocolate ganache.
- Sprinkle on the silver dragees and raspberries/fruit.
- Repeat the layers as necessary to fill up your glasses.
- Garnish with whipped cream and gold pearlized sugar sprinkles.
Notes
- Storage Instructions: Sparkling Mini Parfaits should be placed in an airtight container, like a mason jar, and kept in the refrigerator. They can be stored for 3-4 days.
- Special Tools: Medium-sized head-proof bowl, small saucepan, 2 piping bags fitted with plain tips, and mini parfait glasses.
- Not a Fan of Dragees? If the silver dragees just aren’t your thing, you can replace them with sanding sugar in silver and gold instead.
About the Author:
Katelyn Helgevold has been the Product Line Manager and editor for Dutch Apron® Bakery since 2019. In her role, she manages the introduction of new products to our portfolio, ensures each and every item meets our strict customer and quality standards, and uses her much-loved English degree to make sure every marketing piece is just as immaculate as our baked goods. In her spare time, Katelyn enjoys touting the benefits of the Oxford comma, spending time with her cat Merlin, and listening to way too many true crime podcasts.
