Pumpkin Mousse Dessert Parfait Recipe

Name: Pumpkin Mousse Dessert Parfait
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup dark rum; 2 teaspoons unflavored gelatin (1 packet); 15 ounces canned pumpkin (Not pie filling); 1/2 cup granulated sugar; 1/2 cup light brown sugar, lightly packed; 2 extra-large egg yolks; 2 teaspoons grated orange zest; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg; 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt; 1 1/2 cups cold heavy cream; 1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract; sweetened whipped cream; 8 -10 ginger snaps, chopped (Store-bought & spicy); crystallized ginger, for dercoration (optional)

Servings: persons

1/4 cup dark rum
2 teaspoons unflavored gelatin (1 packet)
15 ounces canned pumpkin (Not pie filling)
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup light brown sugar, lightly packed
2 extra-large egg yolks
2 teaspoons grated orange zest
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1 1/2 cups cold heavy cream
1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
sweetened whipped cream
8 -10 ginger snaps, chopped (Store-bought & spicy)
crystallized ginger, for dercoration (optional)

1
Place the rum in a heat-proof bowl and sprinkle the gelatin over it.
2
Set aside for 10 minutes for the gelatin to soften.
3
In a large bowl, whisk together the pumpkin, granulated sugar, brown sugar, egg yolks, orange zest, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
4
Set the bowl of gelatin over a pan of simmering water and cook until the gelatin is clear.
5
Immediately, whisk the hot gelatin mixture into the pumpkin mixture.
6
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.
7
Fold the whipped cream into the pumpkin mixture.
8
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.
9
Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight.
10
To serve: decorate with whipped cream and slivered crystallized ginger.
11
*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.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup dark rum, 2 teaspoons unflavored gelatin (1 packet), 15 ounces canned pumpkin (Not pie filling), 1/2 cup granulated sugar, and more.

Yes, Pumpkin Mousse Dessert Parfait falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Pumpkin Mousse Dessert Parfait

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