Pumpkin Parfait by Jo
Description
A sweet and light frozen parfait of pumpkin and warm spices is made with vanilla ice cream for a creamy texture. The frozen dessert is cut into squares and served with a spoonful of cinnamon whipped cream on each serving.
Ingredients
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1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
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1/4 cup brown sugar
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1/4 cup melted butter
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1 (15 ounce) can pure pumpkin
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1/2 cup brown sugar
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
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1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
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1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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1 quart vanilla ice cream, softened
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1 cup whipped cream
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1 tablespoon confectioners' sugar
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1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Directions
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Mix the graham cracker crumbs, 1/4 cup of brown sugar, and melted butter in a bowl. Press the crust into a 9x9-inch square baking dish. Place the pumpkin into a large bowl, and mash it up with a spoon. Mix in 1/2 cup of brown sugar, salt, nutmeg, cloves, and 1 teaspoon of cinnamon until smooth. Gently stir in the softened ice cream. Spread the pumpkin mixture over the graham cracker crust. Freeze until firm, 4 to 6 hours; cut into squares.
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Lightly mix the whipped cream with confectioners' sugar and a 1/4 teaspoon of cinnamon in a bowl; serve each square with a dollop of the sweetened whipped cream.