5-Minute Pumpkin Parfait
A quick, healthier alternative to pumpkin pie, this pumpkin parfait is velvety smooth and packed with comforting fall flavors including cinnamon, nutmeg, nuts, and dark chocolate for a delicious, healthy dessert option this holiday season.
- Prep time
- 5 min
- Cook time
- 4 min
- Yield
- 6 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
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- 1 15-ounce can pumpkin puree, (or scant 2 cups homemade pumpkin puree)
- 1 1/4 cup Greek yogurt
- 3-4 tablespoons mascarpone cheese
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 1/2-2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 2 tablespoons honey or molasses, (more for garnish)
- Chocolate chips for garnish
- Chopped hazelnuts or walnuts for garnish
Instructions
- 1
Place the pumpkin puree, Greek yogurt and the remaining ingredients, except the chocolate chips and nuts, in a large mixing bowl. Using a hand electric mixer or a whisk, mix together until you reach a smooth consistency.
- 2
Give it a taste and adjust flavor to your liking (add a bit of molasses or brown sugar to sweeten some more, for example. Or adjust the spices if you want more cinnamon or nutmeg.) Mix again to combine.
- 3
Transfer the pumpkin-yogurt mixture to small (3-ounce) serving goblets or small mason jars. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes or overnight.
- 4
When ready to serve, top each with a drizzle of molasses, chocolate chips and chopped hazelnuts or walnuts. Enjoy!