Pumpkin Parfait

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Pumpkin Parfait

Pumpkin Parfait

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  • Yield: 6 parfaits
  • You're needed for: 15 minutes
  • Until it's done: 01h 15min

Layers of sweet vegan fall favorites

Ingredients:

  • CREAM
  • coconut cream - 14 oz can (414 mL)
  • vanilla extract - 1 Tbsp. (15 mL)
  • powdered sugar - 1/4 cup (25 g)
  • PUMPKIN
  • pumpkin puree - 15 oz can (425 g)
  • pumpkin pie spice - 1 tsp. (5 mL)
  • cinnamon - 1 tsp. (5 mL)
  • brown sugar (or maple syrup) - 1/4 cup (45 g)
  • vanilla extract - 1 tsp. (5 mL)
  • salt - 1 tsp. (5 mL)
  • TOPPING
  • granola (gluten free) - 1 cup (240 mL)

Instructions:

PREP

  1. Put coconut cream in the refrigerator overnight

BLEND

  1. Scoop just the cream off the top of the can of coconut cream
    – Should be most of the can (just don’t use the liquid at the bottom)
  2. Add the cream, vanilla and powdered sugar to your Vitamix container
  3. Blend on high for 45 seconds until whipped cream consistency
  4. Put half of your whipped coconut cream into a bowl
  5. Add the pumpkin, spices, sugar, vanilla and salt to your other half of whipped coconut in the container
  6. Blend on high for 45 seconds

LAYER

  1. Alternate layers of pumpkin, coconut cream, and granola in a fancy cup
  2. Chill for at least an hour before serving
  3. Top with more granola right before serving (to keep it crunchy)
  4. Serve
  5. Snap a pic and tag #lifeisNOYOKE
  6. Enjoy!

Useful tips for Pumpkin Parfait

Making your own coconut cream is easy. We learned how to make vegan whipped cream from our friend, Blending With Henry. Watch his video demo starting at 16:35.

Coconut cream in Vitamix container.

If you want to skip this step, there’s some great coconut based cool-whip alternatives at your local grocer. We’ve used So Delicious Coco Whip in the past.

The granola is substituting for the taste of crust. So, pick a simple flavor.

Make sure to save some granola to top your parfaits just before serving. That way it gives your dessert a nice crunch.

Also, don’t prepare these too far in advance. Over time, the coconut cream firms up; the perfect whipped cream consistency turns into dense cream within a few hours.

For useful tips, food photography and the full post, visit:
Lifeisnoyoke.com/pumpkin-parfait/