Description
A delightful dessert combining creamy cheesecake with warm pumpkin spice flavors, perfect for autumn gatherings.
Ingredients
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup pumpkin purée
- 1/3 cup maple syrup or brown sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
- 1 cup whipped cream or whipped topping
- 2 cups granola (store-bought or homemade)
- Optional garnish: extra whipped cream, cinnamon, or crushed pecans
Instructions
- In a bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth.
- Add pumpkin purée, maple syrup (or brown sugar), vanilla, and pumpkin pie spice, mixing until creamy.
- Gently fold in whipped cream until light and fluffy.
- In serving glasses, layer granola and pumpkin cheesecake mousse, repeating layers.
- Top with a dollop of whipped cream, a sprinkle of cinnamon, or pecans if desired.
- Chill for at least 1 hour before serving.
Notes
You can customize the parfaits with dairy-free options or different toppings. Ideal for preparing in advance for gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 parfait
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 40mg