FROZEN PUMPKIN MOUSSE PARFAITS

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Even people who don't care for pumpkin pie rave about these frosty parfaits. The creamy, nicely spiced mousse contrasts wonderfully with the nutty toffee "crunch" pieces. -Jane Liska, Harbor Springs, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 cup chopped walnuts
1 cup brickle toffee bits
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon butter, melted
MOUSSE:
3-1/2 cups heavy whipping cream, divided
2 cups sugar
10 large egg yolks, beaten
2 cans (15 ounces each) solid-pack pumpkin
1/4 cup dark rum or 2 teaspoons rum extract
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the walnuts, toffee bits, brown sugar and butter. Press into a thin layer on a greased baking sheet. Bake at 350° for 10-13 minutes or until golden brown. Cool. Break into small pieces., In a large saucepan, combine 1-1/2 cups whipping cream and sugar. Cook and stir over medium heat for 10-15 minutes or until slightly thickened. Remove from the heat., Stir a small amount of hot mixture into egg yolks; return all to the pan, stirring constantly. Bring to a gentle boil; cook and stir 2 minutes longer. Remove from the heat. Stir in the pumpkin, rum, cinnamon, vanilla, ginger, salt and nutmeg. Transfer to a large bowl. Cool to room temperature without stirring. Press waxed paper onto surface of pudding; refrigerate until chilled., In a small bowl, beat 1 cup cream until stiff peaks form. Fold into pumpkin mixture., In each of eight dessert dishes, layer 4 teaspoons walnut mixture and 1/2 cup mousse; repeat layers. Freeze for at least 3 hours or overnight. , Just before serving, in a small bowl, beat remaining cream until stiff peaks form. Garnish parfaits with whipped cream and remaining walnut mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 952 calories, Fat 66g fat (32g saturated fat), Cholesterol 412mg cholesterol, Sodium 383mg sodium, Carbohydrate 84g carbohydrate (74g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 10g protein.

Shamima Suma
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I've made this mousse several times now, and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Patricia Mobley
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This mousse is delicious! It's perfect for a fall dessert.


Deborah Bennett
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I made this mousse for my family and they loved it! It's a great way to use up leftover pumpkin.


Tristrum Doyle
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This mousse is really good! It's light and fluffy, and the pumpkin flavor is perfect. I would definitely make it again.


Prashan karn
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I've made this mousse several times now, and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Moses Novela
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This mousse is delicious! It's perfect for a fall dessert.


Adorre Tchdavia
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I made this mousse for my family and they loved it! It's a great way to use up leftover pumpkin.


Steevens Fleurant
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This mousse is really good! It's light and fluffy, and the pumpkin flavor is perfect. I would definitely make it again.


Janet Lebekwe
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I've made this mousse several times now, and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


kennedydemissie_kk
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This mousse is delicious! It's perfect for a fall dessert.


Glenn Chisom
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I made this mousse for my family and they loved it! It's a great way to use up leftover pumpkin.


shan sahos
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This mousse is really good! It's light and fluffy, and the pumpkin flavor is perfect. I would definitely make it again.


Mikel Lewis
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I've made this mousse several times now, and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


uzma khatun
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This mousse is delicious! It's perfect for a fall dessert.


Gugu Jessica
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I made this mousse for my family and they loved it! It's a great way to use up leftover pumpkin.


Md sofiqul Khan
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This mousse is really good! It's light and fluffy, and the pumpkin flavor is perfect. I would definitely make it again.


Shahin Iqbal Robin
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I've made this mousse several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's so easy to make, and it's always a hit.


Kristabel Muo
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This mousse is delicious! I love the combination of pumpkin and cream cheese. It's perfect for a fall dessert.


Abaskhan Abasjan
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I made this mousse for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it, and I got so many compliments. It's really easy to make, and it's a great way to use up leftover pumpkin.


Thomas Rainbow
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This mousse is amazing! It's so light and fluffy, and the pumpkin flavor is perfect. I love that it's made with real pumpkin, and not just pumpkin pie filling. It's definitely a new favorite of mine.


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