Pumpkin Cheesecake Parfaits
These Pumpkin Cheesecake Parfaits are a delicious, pumpkin spice dream perfect for the fall. They’re filled with a pumpkin spice cheesecake mousse and homemade granola. DEE-licious.
In case you haven’t noticed, we love pumpkin around here, and the pumpkin spice train just keeps rolling with this delicious parfait recipe. These are great for dessert, a sweet breakfast, or even special occasions.
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❤️ Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- They’re rich, creamy, and full of pumpkin spice flavor.
- They’re loaded with homemade granola for a sweet crunch.
- Even though they’re homemade, they’re so easy to make!
🛒Ingredients
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This recipe uses basic ingredients to make a recipe that’s so full of flavor. You’ll find the complete list of ingredients along with quantities in the recipe card at the end of the post.
- Rolled Oats
- Chopped Pecans
- Maple Syrup
- Pumpkin Pie Spice
- Cream Cheese
- Pumpkin Puree
- Whipped Topping
🔪 How to Make Pumpkin Cheesecake Parfaits
Although this recipe features homemade pumpkin mousse and granola, it’s actually very easy to make. It only takes a few simple steps.
Step 1: Prep
Preheat the oven to 300 degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Step 2: Make the Granola
Combine the rolled oats and pecans in a large bowl. Then, whisk the canola oil, maple syrup, and pumpkin pie spice together in another bowl. Pour the mixture over the oats and stir to combine.
Step 3: Bake
Spread the mixture over the prepared baking sheet and bake for 20 minutes, stirring halfway through the cooking time.
Step 4: Cool
Remove the baking sheet from the oven and place it on a wire rack to cool completely.
Step 5: Make the Pumpkin Cheesecake
Beat the cream cheese, pumpkin, sugar, and pumpkin spice together until smooth and well combined. Then, fold in the whipped topping.
Step 6: Make the Parfaits
Spread an even layer of granola at the bottom of each mason jar. Then, pipe a layer of pumpkin cheesecake over the top of the granola. Finally, add another layer of granola and a layer of pumpkin cheesecake. Chill for at least an hour and enjoy!
📝Variations
- Packaged Granola – If you don’t want to make homemade granola, you can use store-bought granola instead.
- Whipped Topping – For a super light parfait, try leaving out the cream cheese.
- Healthier Option – In place of the pumpkin cheesecake, mix pumpkin spice and sugar with Greek yogurt for a healthier version of this recipe.
If you think these parfaits look good, then we think you’ll love this pumpkin cheesecake dip.
🥄 Equipment
It only takes a few basic pieces of kitchen equipment to make this recipe.
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Mixing bowls
- Baking sheet
- Parchment paper
- Mason jars
- Piping bag
🥫 Storage
You can store these in the refrigerator in an air-tight container for up to 5 days.
💭 Tips
Before you dive into this recipe, take a look at these simple tips. They’re easy, but they make a big difference.
- Be sure your cream cheese is fully softened so it incorporates easily and makes that nice, whipped texture.
- Don’t bake your granola longer than 20 minutes. It can burn easily after that.
- It’s important to give this dish adequate time to chill for the best texture and flavor.
⁉️ FAQ
Do you have questions about this recipe? Here are the answers to the most commonly asked questions.
They were created in France around 1890. In the beginning, it was frozen custard, but it eventually evolved into the layered dessert we know and love today.
It depends on what they’re made of. Yogurt parfaits are a healthy treat loaded with protein and complex carbs. Sweeter, heavier parfaits aren’t so healthy. But they are delicious.
Our sense of taste and smell go hand-in-hand. Tasting and smelling pumpkin spice as we eat items that are made with it cause a flood of nostalgia that our minds love.
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🧾Recipe Card
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Pumpkin Cheesecake Parfaits
Equipment
- 6 half pint jars
- Large bowls
- baking sheet
- Hand mixer
Ingredients
Granola
- 1 ½ cups rolled oats
- ½ cup chopped pecans
- ¼ cup canola oil
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
Cheesecake
- 8 ounces package cream cheese softened
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- ½ cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 8 ounces frozen whipped topping thawed
Instructions
- To make the granola, preheat the oven to 300 degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Combine the rolled oats and pecans in a large bowl.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the canola oil, maple syrup, and pumpkin pie spice. Pour the mixture over the oats and stir to combine.
- Spread the mixture over the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 20 minutes, stirring halfway through the cook time.
- Remove the baking sheet from the oven and place on a wire cooling rack to cool completely.
- Prepare the cheesecake filling by beating together the cream cheese, pumpkin, sugar, and pumpkin pie spice until smooth and well combined.
- Fold in the whipped topping.
- When the granola is cool, spread an even layer in the bottom of each jar.
- Pipe a layer of pumpkin cheesecake over the top of the granola.
- Add another layer of granola to the jar, then another layer of pumpkin cheesecake.
- Chill for at least one hour before serving.
Notes
- Be sure your cream cheese is fully softened so it incorporates easily and makes that nice, whipped texture.
- Don’t bake your granola longer than 20 minutes. It can burn easily after that.
- It’s important to give this dish adequate time to chill for the best texture and flavor.
