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Irresistible Spiced Pumpkin Mousse Parfaits

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Light, fluffy pumpkin mousse layered with crunchy cinnamon-spiced granola and whipped cream, perfect for a cozy fall dessert or snack.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup pumpkin puree (fresh or canned)
  • 4 oz (115g) cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream, cold
  • ½ cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • ½ tsp ground ginger
  • ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
  • ¼ tsp ground cloves (optional)
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1 cup rolled oats
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar or maple syrup
  • 1 tbsp melted coconut oil or butter
  • ½ tsp ground cinnamon
  • Pinch of salt
  • Whipped cream (optional, for garnish)
  • Toasted pecans or walnuts (optional, for garnish)
  • A sprinkle of cinnamon or pumpkin pie spice (optional, for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Mix rolled oats, brown sugar or maple syrup, melted coconut oil or butter, cinnamon, and salt in a bowl.
  2. Spread granola mixture evenly on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake for 12–15 minutes, stirring halfway through. Let cool completely.
  3. In a medium bowl, beat softened cream cheese with powdered sugar until smooth, about 2 minutes.
  4. Add pumpkin puree, vanilla extract, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, cloves (if using), and salt. Beat until silky and combined.
  5. In a separate chilled bowl, whip cold heavy cream until stiff peaks form, about 3–4 minutes.
  6. Gently fold whipped cream into pumpkin mixture in three additions, folding carefully to keep mousse light and airy.
  7. Assemble parfaits by layering mousse and spiced granola in serving glasses or jars. Top with whipped cream, extra granola, and toasted nuts or a dusting of cinnamon if desired.
  8. Refrigerate parfaits for at least 1 hour before serving to let flavors meld and mousse firm up.

Notes

Use cold heavy cream for best whipping results. Fold whipped cream gently to keep mousse airy. Toast granola carefully to avoid burning. Store mousse and granola separately to keep granola crunchy. Dairy-free and gluten-free substitutions available.

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