Pumpkin Parfait Food

PUMPKIN PIE PARFAITS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, whisk together pudding mix and milk. Let set for 5 minutes.
• Stir in pumpkin, cinnamon and nutmeg.
• Crush the vanilla sandwich cookies in a blender or food processor to make crumbs.
• In small 1/2 pint jar or glasses layer cookie crumbs, pumpkin pudding and whipped topping. Repeat the layers twice and end with cookie crumbs.
• Chill until you're ready to serve. Enjoy!

PUMPKIN PARFAIT

Steps:

• In a large bowl, whisk together the pumpkin, 3/4 cup cream, milk, 3/4 cup sugar, spices and rum. Line an 8- or 9-inch square pan with plastic wrap, and pour the mixture into the pan. Wrap the whole pan in plastic, and freeze it in the coldest part of your freezer for at least 4 to 6 hours, until it is frozen solid; it can keep for as long as two days.
• Remove the pan from the freezer about 20 minutes before serving.
• Whip the remaining cream with the 1 tablespoon sugar. Refrigerate while completing the dessert.
• Working quickly to avoid as much melting as possible, cut the frozen pumpkin mixture into small cubes and purée them in a food processor until they are smooth. In small parfait or wine glasses, layer 2 tablespoons pumpkin mixture, then a rounded tablespoon whipped cream, alternating for 4 layers. Serve immediately.

PUMPKIN PARFAITS

Steps:

• In medium bowl, beat whipping cream and vanilla with electric mixer on high speed until soft peaks form (thick, but cream still falls onto itself). Refrigerate.
• In large bowl, beat pumpkin pie mix and cream cheese with electric mixer on medium speed until blended. Add powdered sugar; beat until well combined. Taste for sweetness and if necessary, add more powdered sugar.
• Gently fold half of the whipped cream into pumpkin mixture.
• To assemble parfaits in plastic cups, layer crushed cookies, pumpkin mixture and plain whipped cream. To garnish, top each with whipped cream and 1 piece of white chocolate. Store in refrigerator.

PUMPKIN PARFAITS

Steps:

• Combine the marshmallow creme, cream cheese, and 1 tablespoon orange juice concentrate in a large bowl; beat with an electric hand mixer until smooth. Stir together the pumpkin, syrup, cinnamon, nutmeg, and 1 tablespoon orange juice in a separate bowl. Fold 1/4 cup of the marshmallow creme mixture into the pumpkin mixture.
• Beginning with the cream cheese mixture, layer 3 tablespoons of each mixture in each of four dessert cups. Chill in refrigerator for 2 hours. Top with pecans and gingersnaps before serving.

PUMPKIN MOUSSE PARFAITS

Steps:

• Place the rum in a heat-proof bowl and sprinkle the gelatin over it. Set aside for 10 minutes for the gelatin to soften.
• In a large bowl, whisk together the pumpkin, granulated sugar, brown sugar, egg yolks, orange zest, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Set the bowl of gelatin over a pan of simmering water and cook until the gelatin is clear. Immediately whisk the hot gelatin mixture into the pumpkin mixture. In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a whisk attachment, whip the heavy cream and vanilla until soft peaks form. Fold the whipped cream into the pumpkin mixture.
• To assemble, spoon some of the pumpkin mixture into parfait glasses, add a layer of whipped cream, then some chopped cookies. Repeat, ending with a third layer of pumpkin. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight. To serve, decorate with whipped cream and slivered crystallized ginger.

PUMPKIN CRUNCH PARFAITS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, beat milk and pudding mix on low speed 2 minutes. Stir in whipped topping, pumpkin and pie spice. Fold in pecans., Spoon half of the mixture into six parfait glasses; top with half of the gingersnap crumbs. Repeat layers. If desired, top with additional whipped topping and chopped pecans. Refrigerate leftovers.

PUMPKIN PARFAITS

Steps:

• In medium bowl, stir milk and pudding mix with whisk 2 minutes. Stir in pumpkin and pumpkin pie spice. Refrigerate until ready to assemble parfaits.
• In another medium bowl, beat cream cheese and powdered sugar with electric mixer on low speed until blended and smooth. In chilled large bowl, beat whipping cream on high speed until stiff peaks form. Fold whipped cream into cream cheese mixture.
• In each of 6 parfait glasses, spoon 1/4 cup pumpkin pudding; top each with 6 tablespoons cream cheese mousse mixture. Repeat layers. Refrigerate 2 hours or until serving time. Just before serving, top each parfait with a cookie.

PUMPKIN PARFAITS

Steps:

• Spoon 1/4 cup of pumpkin into 4 tall glasses. Top with 1/4 cup of ice cream or frozen yogurt. Repeat layers of pumpkin and ice cream. Top with whipped cream and candied nuts.

PUMPKIN PARFAIT

Steps:

• In a mixing bowl, combine the pumpkin puree, vanilla pudding mix, pumpkin pie spice, evaporated milk and skim milk. Blend together until smooth; place in parfait glasses and chill until set.

5-MINUTE PUMPKIN PARFAIT

Steps:

• 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.
• 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.
• Transfer the pumpkin-yogurt mixture to small (3-oz) serving goblets or small mason jars. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes or overnight.
• When ready to serve, top each with a drizzle of molasses, chocolate chips and chopped hazelnuts or walnuts. Enjoy!

PUMPKIN PUDDING PARFAITS

Steps:

• Prepare pudding according to package directions. Be sure to whisk for the full two minutes as the box instructs to ensure creamy texture.
• Whisk in pumpkin puree, pumpkin pie spice, and cinnamon.
• Allow to set up in the refrigerator for at least 5 minutes (longer is better).
• In 4 small glasses (I used juice glasses), spoon in about 1/3 cup of pumpkin pudding, spreading with a spoon to create an even layer.
• Next, add a layer of cool whip, followed by the last layer of pumpkin pudding.
• Top with a dollop of cool whip and sprinkle with crushed graham crackers and pecans.
• Enjoy immediately while graham crackers are still crunchy.

PUMPKIN MOUSSE DESSERT PARFAIT

Steps:

• Place the rum in a heat-proof bowl and sprinkle the gelatin over it.
• Set aside for 10 minutes for the gelatin to soften.
• In a large bowl, whisk together the pumpkin, granulated sugar, brown sugar, egg yolks, orange zest, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
• Set the bowl of gelatin over a pan of simmering water and cook until the gelatin is clear.
• Immediately, whisk the hot gelatin mixture into the pumpkin mixture.
• In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a whisk attachment, whip the heavy cream and vanilla on high speed until soft peaks form.
• Fold the whipped cream into the pumpkin mixture.
• To assemble, spoon some of the pumpkin mixture into parfait glasses, add a layer of whipped cream, then some chopped spicy ginger cookies. Repeat ending with a third layer of pumpkin.
• Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight.
• To serve: decorate with whipped cream and slivered crystallized ginger.
• *This is the final recipe of the dinner meal I have been posting, with roast capon, buttermilk mashed potatoes, green beans with shallots, and orange-honey glazed carrots. This is what the Barefoot Contessa served - it is a lovely combination of different flavors.

PUMPKIN GINGERSNAP PARFAITS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the first seven ingredients; stir in rum if desired. Refrigerate, covered, for at least 2 hours., In a small bowl, beat cream until it begins to thicken. Add confectioners' sugar and vanilla; beat until soft peaks form., Just before serving, spoon half of the pumpkin mixture into six parfait glasses. Top with half of the whipped cream and half of the crumbled cookies. Repeat layers.