Description
Layered Dirty Soda Parfait Cups are a fun and customizable treat that combines your favorite soda with creamy layers and delightful toppings. This vibrant dessert is perfect for any gathering or a cozy night in!
Ingredients
- Your Favorite Soda Base (cola, Dr. Pepper, lemon-lime soda like Sprite or 7-Up)
- Half-and-half (or full-fat coconut cream, or non-dairy coffee creamer)
- Coconut syrup
- Fresh lime juice
- Flavor syrups (cherry syrup, vanilla syrup, peach syrup)
- Fresh fruit (raspberries, blueberries, halved cherries)
- Whipped cream
- Graham cracker crumbs, crushed shortbread cookies, or chopped pecans
Instructions
- Gather and Chill Your Ingredients: Chill sodas, creamers, and parfait glasses in the fridge for an hour before assembling.
- Prepare Your Creamer Mixture: Whisk together your chosen creamer with any syrups you want to infuse into this layer.
- Start with a Flavor Base (Optional but Recommended): Add a small splash of soda or a spoonful of concentrated syrup at the bottom of the glass.
- First Cream Layer: Spoon about 2-3 tablespoons of your prepared creamer mixture over the flavor base.
- Add Your First Soda Layer: Slowly pour about 1/4 to 1/3 cup of your chosen cold soda over the creamer layer.
- Introduce Your 'Solid' Layer (Optional): Sprinkle a small amount of fruit, cookie crumbs, or nuts over the soda layer.
- Repeat the Layers: Continue layering with creamer mixture, soda, and solid additions for 2-3 full sets of layers.
- Top it Off: Finish with a generous dollop of whipped cream.
- Garnish and Serve Immediately: Garnish with extra fruit, cookie crumbs, or a fresh lime slice and serve while fizzy.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 0 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No cooking required
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 parfait cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 35 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
Keywords: Chill all ingredients and glasses for the best results. Experiment with different soda and syrup combinations for unique flavors. Serve immediately for optimal fizz and distinct layers.