Our Story - From Family Kitchen to Anchorage's Favorite Dessert
Born From Love, Built on Smiles
The Story
It Started With a Smile
C&D Perfect Pudding Parfaits began in the most genuine way possible: with family, friends, and the pure joy that comes from sharing something delicious.
Our founder, Crystal, had been making pudding parfaits for her loved ones for years. Every time she served them, she noticed something special: the reactions. The closed eyes, the satisfied sighs, the way people lit up after the first spoonful. It wasn’t just about the taste. It was about the feeling. The nostalgia. The moment of pure indulgence that transported people back to grandma’s kitchen, to simpler times, to memories of home-cooked love.
Her friends and family kept telling her the same thing: “You need to share this with the world.”
A Dessert Experience Unlike Any Other
Even though Crystal was already running a successful hair salon and spa, she couldn’t ignore the calling. She saw how something as simple as a handcrafted dessert could brighten someone’s day, bring people together, and create moments of pure happiness. So she took the leap.
C&D Perfect Pudding Parfaits was born: not from a business plan, but from a desire to spread joy, one cup at a time.
What Makes Our Parfaits Special
What Makes Our Parfaits Special
Let’s be clear about something: our pudding parfaits are not traditional parfaits. There’s no yogurt here. No granola unless you want it. We DO make our own! This isn’t a health food. This is indulgent, rich, decadent dessert that reminds you of the best things about childhood.
Every parfait is handcrafted from scratch:
Real pudding made the old-fashioned way
Homemade cookies baked daily and incorporated into select flavors
Carefully cooked fruits with warm spices and textures that elevate every layer
Premium ingredients because we don't believe in cutting corners
Perfectly balanced flavors that are rich without being overwhelming
We offer Dairy-Free (D), Gluten-Free (GF), and Vegan (V) options. for all dietary needs (add $2 per cup) The result? A dessert so smooth, so creamy, so perfectly layered that customers describe the experience as "heavenly," "the best thing I've ever eaten," and "absolutely delicious."
From Anchorage to Fairbanks and Beyond
Serving Anchorage and Beyond
What started as a local Anchorage favorite has grown into something much bigger. We serve customers at our convenient drive-through locations on Old Seward Highway, deliver throughout Anchorage via DoorDash, and we provide catering services to Anchorage, Eagle River, and the Mat-Su Valley.
We’ve also built a passionate following in Fairbanks, where we travel for special events and festivals. Want to know when we’re coming to Fairbanks? Sign up for our email list to get notified!
Family-Owned, Anchorage-Proud
Family-Owned, Anchorage-Proud
We’re a family-owned business rooted in Anchorage, Alaska. We care about our community, we take pride in our craft, and we’re honored every time someone chooses to make our desserts part of their special moments or their everyday indulgences.
Thank you for letting us put a smile on your face.
Our Promise to You
Our Promise to You
A handcrafted experience made with care
Quality ingredients and authentic recipes
A moment of joy in your day
A taste of home, comfort, and nostalgia
The kind of dessert you'll tell your friends about
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