Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of fall with these Pumpkin Crunch Parfaits. Layers of creamy pumpkin mousse, whipped cream, crunchy granola, and pecans create a perfect dessert for the season.
Ingredients
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Pumpkin Mixture:
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
Whipped Cream:
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Additional:
- 1 cup granola
- 1/2 cup crushed gingersnap cookies
- 1/4 cup chopped pecans
- caramel sauce for drizzling (optional)
Instructions
- Pumpkin Mixture: In a medium bowl, mix pumpkin puree, brown sugar, and pumpkin pie spice until well combined.
- Whipped Cream: In a separate bowl, beat heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until soft peaks form.
- Assembly: Gently fold half of the whipped cream into the pumpkin mixture. In serving glasses, layer granola, pumpkin mixture, whipped cream, crushed gingersnaps, and pecans. Repeat layers if desired. Drizzle with caramel sauce before serving.
Notes
- For a lighter version, substitute Greek yogurt for part of the whipped cream.
- Prepare components ahead, but assemble just before serving for the best texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 parfait
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 110 mg
- Fat: 21 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 37 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg
