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:

  1. 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.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together pumpkin puree, granulated sugar, brown sugar, pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, nutmeg, and salt.
  3. In a separate bowl, beat heavy cream and cream cheese until smooth and fluffy.
  4. Gently fold the cream cheese mixture into the pumpkin puree mixture until well combined.
  5. In a clean bowl, whip heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
  6. Layer graham cracker crumbs, pumpkin filling, and whipped cream in each serving glass. Repeat layers as desired.
  7. 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!