Butterscotch Pudding Parfait
Butterscotch Pudding Parfait is a layered dessert typically featuring creamy butterscotch pudding, whipped cream, and often cookie crumbs or nuts. Originating from American cuisine, it transforms a classic comfort pudding into an elegant, textured treat.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dessert is high in carbohydrates and fat, primarily from sugar, dairy, and butter, with minimal protein. A standard serving contains roughly 300-400 calories, offering calcium from the dairy components.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 380 kcal |
| Protein | 6 g |
| Carbs | 52 g |
| Fat | 18 g |
| Fiber | 1 g |
| Sugar | 40 g |
| Sodium | 210 mg |
| Calcium | 150 mg |
| Phosphorus | 130 mg |
| Vitamin A | 180 mcg RAE |
| Vitamin D | 1.5 mcg |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.2 mg |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.6 mcg |
| Cholesterol | 55 mg |
| Potassium | 220 mg |
Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, it showcases the American love for transforming simple puddings into visually appealing, multi-textured desserts. Nutritionally, its butterscotch flavor comes from caramelized brown sugar and butter, creating a rich, toffee-like profile distinct from other puddings.
