Description
Pumpkin Crunch Parfaits are a delightful autumn treat that combines creamy pumpkin filling, crunchy pecans, and fluffy whipped cream in a beautiful layered dessert. Perfect for Thanksgiving or cozy evenings at home, these parfaits offer a warm embrace of fall flavors with every spoonful. With their stunning presentation and irresistible taste, they are sure to impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1 cup whipped cream (store-bought or homemade)
- 1/2 cup toasted pecans, chopped
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup crushed ginger snap cookies
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together pumpkin puree, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla extract, and half of the whipped cream until smooth.
- In another bowl, mix chopped pecans with crushed ginger snap cookies.
- Layer the pumpkin mixture and pecan crunch in serving glasses until full.
- Top each parfait with remaining whipped cream and additional crushed ginger snaps.
- Chill for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No cooking required
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 parfait (150g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: For a lighter version, substitute Greek yogurt for whipped cream. Add chocolate chips or swap in different nuts for variety.