Caramel Corn Parfait Layer

Caramel Corn Parfait Layer recipe videos

A Caramel Corn Parfait Layer is a modern dessert or snack that combines crunchy caramel corn with creamy elements like yogurt, pudding, or whipped cream, often layered with fruit. It's a playful, deconstructed take on classic caramel corn, popular in American dessert culture, especially at fairs, movie theaters, and as a creative homemade treat.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is typically high in carbohydrates and fat due to the caramelized sugar and butter in the corn, with a moderate amount of protein if dairy is included. A single serving can provide a quick energy boost and some calcium, but it's generally an indulgent treat with a calorie range of 300-500 kcal.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	380 kcal
Protein	5 g
Carbs	58 g
Fat	16 g
Fiber	2 g
Sugar	35 g
Sodium	210 mg
Calcium	120 mg
Iron	1.2 mg
Potassium	180 mg
Vitamin A	150 IU
Phosphorus	95 mg

Per 1 cup (200 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

The parfait layer format transforms a traditionally messy, shareable snack into an elegant, individual serving, highlighting a fun contrast between crunchy and creamy textures. Nutritionally, it's a study in balance, pairing the quick energy of simple sugars with the slower-digesting fats and proteins from its dairy components.