As soon as autumn arrives, my mind naturally starts to focus on all things pumpkin. Therefore, today I’d like to share a yummy pumpkin recipe with you. Pumpkin Mousse Parfaits have a creamy and light texture and are loaded with delicious pumpkin spice. Because these scrumptious parfaits are extremely easy to make, they are the perfect dessert to make on a busy day.
Ingredients
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs (GF Option: use gluten-free graham cracker crumbs)
- 1 (1-ounce sugar-free OR 3.56-ounce regular) package instant white chocolate pudding mix (GF Option: use gluten-free brand of pudding)
- 1 cup fat free milk
- 15 ounce canned pumpkin (without spices added)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
- 16-ounce carton whipped topping; divided (GF Option: 2 cups heavy cream, whipped)
- Dash of ground nutmeg
Instructions
- Place pudding mix into a large mixing bowl. Whisk milk into the pudding mix until the mixture starts to thicken.
- Whisk pumpkin spice and pumpkin puree into the pudding mixture.
- Fold in 8 ounces of whipped topping.
- Carefully spoon 2 tablespoons graham cracker crumbs into the bottom of a parfait glass. Spoon in 4 – 5 tablespoons pumpkin mixture, followed by 2 tablespoons whipped topping. Repeat the layering process until the glass is full.
- Garnish with a dollop of whipped topping, a sprinkle of nutmeg, and/or graham cracker crumbs.
- Refrigerate for 1 hour before serving, (or overnight).
