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 guest smiling as she receives a pudding parfait at the C&D window
Warm caramel peach sauce being spooned over a fresh parfait cup

The leap

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.

No yogurt here

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 — and 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.

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.”

  • Real pudding made the old-fashioned way
  • Homemade cookies baked daily and folded 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
A chocolate pudding parfait handed through the C&D service windowStrawberry shortcake crumble being poured over a pudding parfait

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 location on Old Seward Highway, deliver throughout Anchorage via DoorDash, and provide catering 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? Join our email list and we'll let you know.

Families choosing parfaits at a C&D Perfect Pudding Parfaits event table
The purple and yellow C&D Perfect Pudding Parfaits building in the Anchorage snow

Family-owned, Anchorage-proud

Rooted right here in Alaska

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

You're not just getting dessert

Guests at the C&D Perfect Pudding Parfaits window