"Blissful Bite" - Cannabis-Infused Banana Pudding Parfaits
Suggested Dosage: This recipe makes 4 individual parfaits. Each parfait contains approximately 20-25mg THC (based on 4g starting material at 20% THC). This is a rich, nostalgic dessert dose. Enjoy one parfait. Wait 2 hours before considering more.
Terpene Pairing Suggestion: Choose a Myrcene and Linalool-dominant strain. Myrcene’s tropical, fruity notes will enhance the banana flavor, while Linalool’s floral calm will complement the vanilla wafers and cream, promoting a deeply relaxing, happy, and contented state.
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A layered, no-bake dessert that’s pure comfort. This version features a cannabis-infused vanilla pastry cream, layered with fresh bananas and vanilla wafers, creating a potently soothing and delicious treat.
Step 1: The Decarboxylation (Activating Your Cannabis)
· Ingredients: 4 grams of a Myrcene and Linalool-rich cannabis strain.
· Method:
1. Preheat your oven to 240°F (115°C).
2. Coarsely grind the cannabis and spread it on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
3. Bake for 30-40 minutes, stirring occasionally, until dry and lightly browned. Let cool completely.
Step 2: The Cannabis-Infused Pastry Cream
· Ingredients: All of your decarbed cannabis, 2 cups whole milk, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, 1/4 cup cornstarch, 4 large egg yolks, 2 tsp vanilla extract, 2 tbsp unsalted butter.
· Method:
1. In a saucepan, heat the milk and decarbed cannabis over lowest heat for 45 minutes, stirring frequently. Do not simmer. Strain through cheesecloth, pressing firmly. Discard cannabis.
2. In a bowl, whisk sugar, cornstarch, and egg yolks until pale.
3. Slowly whisk the warm infused milk into the egg mixture. Return everything to the saucepan.
4. Cook over medium heat, whisking constantly, until the mixture thickens and bubbles. Cook for 1 more minute.
5. Remove from heat. Stir in vanilla and butter until smooth. Cover with plastic wrap directly on the surface and chill for at least 4 hours.
Step 3: The Banana Pudding Parfaits
· Ingredients:
· All of your chilled Cannabis-Infused Pastry Cream
· 2-3 ripe bananas, sliced
· 1 box (about 11 oz) vanilla wafer cookies
· 1 cup heavy cream, whipped to stiff peaks with 1 tbsp sugar (non-infused, for topping)
· Optional Garnish: Crumbled vanilla wafers, banana slices, caramel drizzle.
· Method:
1. In each of 4 glasses (trifle bowls or mason jars), create layers: start with a few vanilla wafers, add a layer of banana slices, then a generous layer of the infused pastry cream. Repeat.
2. Top each parfait with a final layer of whipped cream.
3. Garnish with crumbled cookies, a banana slice, or a drizzle of caramel.
4. For best results, let the assembled parfaits chill in the fridge for at least 1 hour before serving to allow the cookies to soften.
5. Consumption Note: The THC is in the pastry cream, which soaks into the cookies and melds with the bananas. Each parfait has a consistent, potent dose. This is a deeply comforting and effective edible.