Spiced Pumpkin Parfaits

Total Steps
17
Ingredients
19
Tools Needed
1
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- pumpkin puree
- ginger
- sugar
- cinnamon
- egg whites
- gelatin
- triple sec
- heavy cream
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- egg yolks
- nutmeg
- allspice
- salt
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- Greek yogurt
- powdered sugar
- gingersnaps
- crumbs
- chopped candied ginger
Instructions
Step 1
Add the gelatin and triple sec into a small bowl. Whisk to combine.
Step 2
Place the small bowl into a bowl of warm water for about 2 minutes until the gelatin is dissolved.
Step 3
Leave the gelatin in the warm water and continue to work on the custard.
Step 4
In a medium saucepan, add in the pumpkin, heavy cream, ½ cup granulated sugar, egg yolks, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, allspice, and salt. Whisk until incorporated.
Step 5
Using a wooden spoon, stir the mixture over medium heat for 10 minutes.
Step 6
Remove from the heat and pour into a bowl.
Step 7
Add the gelatin mixture into the bowl of pumpkin. Whisk until combined.
Step 8
Cover with plastic wrap and place in the fridge to chill until completely cooled.
Step 9
Once the pumpkin custard is cooled, add the egg whites into a clean bowl. Beat the egg whites on high until soft peaks form.
Step 10
Add in 2 tablespoons of granulated sugar and continue to beat on high until stiff peaks form.
Step 11
Fold one-third of the egg whites into the pumpkin custard to lighten it up.
Step 12
Add in the next one-third and carefully fold it in.
Step 13
Add the last third of the egg whites and carefully fold it until smooth.
Step 14
Whipped Cream
Step 15
In a bowl, add in the heavy cream, Greek yogurt, powdered sugar, and salt. Whip until stiff peaks form.
Step 16
Assemble
Step 17
In five dishes, add layers of gingersnaps, pumpkin custard, and whipped cream. Repeat a second layer. Top with crumbs and chopped candied ginger.