Pumpkin Pie Parfait Recipe

Prepare the Mousse

In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth and creamy.

Add Pumpkin and Spices

Add the pumpkin puree, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and ground nutmeg to the cream cheese. Mix until well combined and smooth.

Whip the Cream

In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form.

Fold Together

Gently fold the whipped cream into the pumpkin mixture until fully combined. Be careful not to deflate the whipped cream.

Prepare the Streusel

Crush the graham crackers into fine crumbs. You can use a food processor or place them in a zip-top bag and crush with a rolling pin.

Mix Ingredients

In a bowl, combine the crushed graham crackers, brown sugar, melted unsalted butter, and ground cinnamon. Mix until the mixture resembles wet sand.

Bake the Streusel

Spread the streusel mixture onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 8-10 minutes, or until golden brown. Let it cool completely.

Whip the Cream

In a bowl, beat the heavy cream until it begins to thicken. Gradually add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, continuing to beat until soft peaks form.

Layer the Parfaits

In serving glasses, layer the pumpkin cream cheese mousse, followed by a layer of graham cracker streusel, and then a dollop of whipped cream. Repeat the layers until the glasses are filled.

Garnish

Top each parfait with a sprinkle of remaining graham cracker streusel and a drizzle of caramel sauce if desired.