5 from 52 votes
5-Minute Pumpkin Parfait
The 5-Minute Pumpkin Parfait layers smooth pumpkin puree with Greek yogurt, mascarpone, vanilla, brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg for a chilled, creamy dessert. It is topped with honey, chocolate chips, and chopped nuts, offering autumnal flavors with a balance of sweetness and spice. Quick to prepare and customizable, it’s ideal for a make-ahead treat.
Prep Time
5 mins
Resting Time
30 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings:
6
Servings
Calories:
1434 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
Mediterranean, American
Ingredients
- 1 pumpkin puree or scant 2 cups homemade pumpkin puree, 15-ounce can
- 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
Parfait toppings
- 2 tablespoons honey more for garnish, or molasses
- chocolate chips for garnish
- walnuts chopped, for garnish
- hazelnuts chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- 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-ounce) 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!
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Notes
- The parfait can be made a day ahead and refrigerated tightly covered; add toppings just before serving.
- For larger gatherings, double the recipe and serve in small 3-ounce portions.
- Adjust sweetness or spices after mixing by adding molasses, brown sugar, cinnamon, or nutmeg as desired.
Nutrition Information
Calories
143.4kcal
(7%)
Carbohydrates
19.5g
(7%)
Protein
6.1g
(12%)
Fat
4.1g
(6%)
Saturated Fat
2.8g
(14%)
Cholesterol
10.2mg
(3%)
Potassium
171.7mg
(4%)
Fiber
2.5g
(10%)
Sugar
15.3g
(31%)
Vitamin A
11899.3IU
(238%)
Vitamin C
3.2mg
(4%)
Calcium
95.2mg
(10%)
Iron
1.2mg
(7%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 1434
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 143.4kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 19.5g | 7% |
| Protein | 6.1g | 12% |
| Fat | 4.1g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 2.8g | 14% |
| Cholesterol | 10.2mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 171.7mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 2.5g | 10% |
| Sugar | 15.3g | 31% |
| Vitamin A | 11899.3IU | 238% |
| Vitamin C | 3.2mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 95.2mg | 10% |
| Iron | 1.2mg | 7% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.