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Pumpkin Mascarpone Parfaits

Pumpkin Mascarpone Parfaits

Delightful Pumpkin Mascarpone Parfaits combine creamy pumpkin and airy mascarpone for a perfect fall dessert experience.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 4 parfaits
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 280

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup pumpkin puree
  • 1 cup mascarpone cheese
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar plus 1 tablespoon for mascarpone
  • 1 cup crushed graham crackers reserve some for topping
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp nutmeg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • whisk
  • clear glasses or jars

Method
 

  1. Gather all ingredients on a clean surface.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together pumpkin puree, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  3. In another bowl, whip mascarpone cheese with an additional tablespoon of brown sugar until light and airy.
  4. Crush graham crackers into fine crumbs and reserve some for topping.
  5. In clear glasses or jars, layer parfaits starting with graham cracker crumbs, then pumpkin filling, followed by the mascarpone mixture. Repeat until filled.
  6. Chill in the refrigerator for about an hour before serving. Top with reserved graham cracker crumbs for garnish.

Nutrition

Serving: 1parfaitCalories: 280kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 4gFat: 14g

Notes

Feel free to customize the recipe by using different cookie crumbles or spices. Store parfaits in an airtight container for up to three days, assembling layers just before serving.

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