
Layered Pumpkin Parfait
A tasty Thanksgiving dessert that tastes as good as it looks!
Makes 4 x 4fl oz Kilner® Clip Top Jars
Ingredients
- 15oz can of pumpkin puree
- 5 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp pumpkin pie spice
- 2 tbsp heavy cream
- 3 egg whites
- ½ cup sugar
- 4oz softened cream cheese
- ¼ tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups mini marshmallows
- 2 cups crushed gingersnap cookies
- Whipped cream
- Caramel sauce
Pumpkin Filling
Cream Cheese Mousse
Crushed Cookie Layer
Toppings (Optional)
Pumpkin Filling
Step 1
Add the pumpkin puree, brown sugar, cinnamon, pumpkin pie spice, and heavy cream. Mix it all together and set aside.
Cream Cheese Mousse
Step 1
Beat the egg whites on a medium to high setting until they form soft peaks.
Step 2
Continue beating, gradually adding the sugar, until the whites form stiff peaks. The mixture will become smooth and gain volume. Set aside.
Step 3
In a separate bowl, mix the vanilla extract into the cream cheese until smooth.
Step 4
In a third bowl, microwave the mini marshmallows for approx. 30 seconds.
Step 5
Add the melted marshmallows to the cream cheese mixture and stir until combined.
Step 6
Gradually add small amounts of the egg white mixture and fold carefully until the mixture is combined and all the egg whites have been added.
Step 7
Refrigerate this mixture for around 60 minutes.
Assembling the desserts
Step 1
At the bottom of your Kilner® 4fl oz Clip Top Jars, add around 1 ½ - 2 tablespoons of the crushed gingersnap cookies.
Step 2
Add 2 tablespoons of pumpkin filling.
Step 3
Add 2 tablespoons of cream cheese mousse.
Step 4
Repeat steps 1-3 once more.
Step 5
To finish, top the jars with helping of whipped cream, a drizzle of caramel sauce, and a sprinkle of cookie crumbs if desired.
Step 6
Store in the fridge until ready to serve.