Ingredients:
- 1 ½ cups (150g) graham cracker crumbs
- 3 tablespoons (45ml) unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons (30ml) granulated sugar
- Pinch of kosher salt
- 1 (15-ounce/425g) can pumpkin puree
- ½ cup (100g) granulated sugar
- ¼ cup (50g) packed light brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
- ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
- Pinch of ground nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 cup (240ml) heavy cream
- 4 ounces (115g) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup (240ml) heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons (30ml) powdered sugar
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- Optional: Chopped pecans, a sprinkle of cinnamon
Instructions:
- Combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, sugar, and salt in a skillet. Toast over medium heat until golden brown and fragrant, stirring frequently. Let cool completely.
- In a large bowl, whisk together pumpkin puree, granulated sugar, brown sugar, pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, nutmeg, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, beat heavy cream and cream cheese until smooth and fluffy.
- Gently fold the cream cheese mixture into the pumpkin puree mixture until well combined.
- In a clean bowl, whip heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
- Layer graham cracker crumbs, pumpkin filling, and whipped cream in each serving glass. Repeat layers as desired.
- Chill the parfaits for at least 30 minutes before serving. Garnish with chopped pecans and a sprinkle of cinnamon, if desired. These easy pumpkin desserts are always a hit!