KFC Strawberry Parfaits

A layered dessert with graham cracker crumbs, strawberry filling, and whipped topping, just like the restaurant used to serve.

Course Dessert, Snack

Cuisine American

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 7

Total Time 17

Servings

Calories 352kcal

1 pint strawberries, husked and halved (or cut smaller if the strawberries are large)
⅛ cup water
⅛ cup granulated sugar
7 graham cracker sheets (about one cup of crumbs, see notes below)
¼ cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, melted (can use salted)
2 cups whipped topping (Cool Whip or Reddi Whip)

To a pot add 1 pint strawberries, husked and halved, 1/8 cup water and 1/8 cup granulated sugar. Simmer over medium heat for about 6-7 minutes or until the strawberries are soft and you have a thick sauce. Set aside to cool.
In a food processor add 7 graham cracker sheets. Pulse for 30 seconds or until you have crumbs.
Add 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, melted to the mixer. Pulse for 30 seconds or until combined (it should look like wet sand.)
Transfer the crumbs to 4 parfait cups. Reserve 2 teaspoons of crumbs for the topping. Gently press the crumbs until slightly compacted.
Transfer the strawberry puree to all the cups.
Top each cup with whipped topping.
Sprinkle the reserved graham cracker crumbs on top (1/2 teaspoon for each cup.)
Serve and enjoy.

Please refer to my FAQ’s (Frequently Asked Questions) and ingredient list above for other substitutions or for the answers to the most common questions.
Instead of bread crumbs, try making this like a strawberry shortcake. Use finely chopped pound cake or those little vanilla shortcake cups.