Description
All the flavors of pumpkin cheesecake—without the baking! These parfaits layer velvety pumpkin cheesecake mousse, fluffy whipped cream, and a crunchy granola or gingersnap base. They come together in just 15 minutes, making them the perfect effortless yet elegant fall dessert.
Ingredients
8 oz cream cheese, softened
1 cup pumpkin purée (not pie filling)
½ cup brown sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
1 cup heavy cream, whipped to soft peaks
1 cup granola or crushed gingersnap cookies
Optional: caramel drizzle or cinnamon for topping
Instructions
Make mousse: Beat cream cheese, pumpkin purée, brown sugar, vanilla, and pumpkin spice until smooth. Gently fold in half the whipped cream.
Layer: In serving glasses, alternate layers of crumbs, pumpkin mousse, and whipped cream.
Finish: Top with extra crumbs, a drizzle of caramel, or a dusting of cinnamon.
Chill or serve: Serve right away for a soft texture, or refrigerate 1–2 hours for a firmer set.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: 290 / Serving
- Fat: 18g / Serving
- Carbohydrates: 28g / Serving
- Fiber: 2g / Serving
- Protein: 4g / Serving