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Easy Pumpkin Pie Parfaits Recipe: A No-Bake Fall Dessert

Easy Pumpkin Pie Parfaits

These no-bake pumpkin pie parfaits layer a lightly spiced pumpkin pudding filling with graham cracker crumbs and fluffy whipped topping. The recipe makes six individual desserts and needs at least 1 hour of chilling time.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 minute
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Pumpkin Filling
  • 1 15-ounce can Pure pumpkin puree
  • 1 3.4-ounce package Instant vanilla pudding mix
  • 1 cup Cold milk
  • 1/2 cup Packed light brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Pumpkin pie spice
  • 1/2 teaspoon Vanilla extract
  • 1 8-ounce container Frozen whipped topping, thawed
Layers and Garnish
  • 1 cup Graham cracker crumbs
  • Optional for garnish Whipped cream
  • Optional for garnish Chopped pecans
  • Optional for garnish Additional graham cracker crumbs

Method
 

Step-by-Step
  1. Whisk the instant vanilla pudding mix and cold milk for about 2 minutes, until thickened. Let the mixture stand for 3 to 5 minutes so it can firm up further.
  2. In a separate bowl, stir together the pure pumpkin puree, packed light brown sugar, pumpkin pie spice, and vanilla extract until evenly combined.
  3. Fold the thickened pudding mixture into the pumpkin mixture until smooth and creamy, scraping the sides and bottom of the bowl as you mix.
  4. Gently fold about half of the thawed whipped topping into the pumpkin mixture. Reserve the remaining whipped topping for finishing the parfaits.
  5. Spoon graham cracker crumbs into six small glasses or dessert cups. Add a layer of pumpkin mixture, then repeat the crumb and pumpkin layers as desired.
  6. Refrigerate the assembled parfaits for at least 1 hour. Before serving, add the reserved whipped topping and optional pecans or extra graham crumbs.

Notes

Use pure pumpkin puree rather than canned pumpkin pie filling, because pie filling already contains sugar and spices. Chill the parfaits for at least 1 hour, and add a final sprinkle of graham crumbs just before serving for the best texture.