Description
These Pumpkin Pie Parfaits are a delightful no-bake dessert, perfect for fall gatherings. Layers of spiced pumpkin and creamy whipped topping alternate with crunchy graham cracker crumbs, served beautifully in individual mason jars. Easy to assemble and serve chilled, they offer a rich, creamy, and festive treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Pumpkin Mixture
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 cup whipped cream cheese, or non-whipped at room temperature
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
Whipped Cream
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
Other
- 2 sleeves graham crackers, crushed (about 2 1/2 cups)
- 10 8-ounce mason jars
Instructions
- Prepare the Pumpkin Mixture: In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to combine the pumpkin puree, cream cheese, pumpkin pie spice, and brown sugar until the mixture is smooth and well blended, about 2 minutes.
- Whip the Cream: In a separate bowl or the bowl of a stand mixer, beat the heavy cream with powdered sugar until light and fluffy, which should take around 5 minutes.
- Layer the Parfaits: In each mason jar, begin layering ingredients starting with crushed graham crackers, then add a layer of the pumpkin cream cheese mixture, followed by a layer of whipped cream. Repeat the layers to fill the jar, ensuring at least two layers of each component.
- Chill and Serve: Once all parfaits are assembled, place them in the refrigerator to chill. Serve cold for the best texture and flavor experience.
Notes
- Crush the graham crackers inside their original package to minimize mess. Alternatively, use a sealed plastic bag to prevent spills.
- Ensure the heavy cream is very cold before whipping to achieve the best fluffy texture.
- Allow the cream cheese to sit at room temperature for at least 30 minutes to make it easier to mix smoothly with pumpkin puree.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 parfait (approx. 1 jar)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
