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5-Minute Pumpkin Greek Yogurt Parfait | The Mediterranean Dish. Pumpkin puree, Greek yogurt, a little mascarpone with brown sugar, molasses! Top with chocolate chips and your favorite nuts! The perfect gluten-free Thanksgiving treat...but if you ask me, I'll have this for breakfast any day!
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5-Minute Pumpkin Parfait

A quick, healthier alternative to pumpkin pie, this pumpkin parfait is velvety smooth and packed with comforting fall flavors including cinnamon, nutmeg, nuts, and dark chocolate for a delicious, healthy dessert option this holiday season.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time0 minutes
Resting Time30 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American, Mediterranean
Diet: Gluten Free, Low Calorie, Vegetarian
Servings: 6 Servings
Author: Suzy Karadsheh

Ingredients

  • 1 15-ounce can pumpkin puree, or scant 2 cups homemade pumpkin puree
  • 1 1/4 cup Greek yogurt
  • 3-4 tablespoons mascarpone cheese
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 2 1/2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 1/2-2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg

Parfait toppings

  • 2 tablespoons honey or molasses, more for garnish
  • Chocolate chips for garnish
  • Chopped hazelnuts or walnuts for garnish

Instructions

  • Place the pumpkin puree, Greek yogurt and the remaining ingredients, except the chocolate chips and nuts, in a large mixing bowl. Using a hand electric mixer or a whisk, mix together until you reach a smooth consistency.
  • Give it a taste and adjust flavor to your liking (add a bit of molasses or brown sugar to sweeten some more, for example. Or adjust the spices if you want more cinnamon or nutmeg.) Mix again to combine.
  • Transfer the pumpkin-yogurt mixture to small (3-ounce) serving goblets or small mason jars. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes or overnight.
  • When ready to serve, top each with a drizzle of molasses, chocolate chips and chopped hazelnuts or walnuts. Enjoy!

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Notes

  • Prepare-ahead tip: You can prepare this pumpkin parfait one night in advance. Refrigerate in a tightly closed container or individual mason jars (hold the chocolate chips and nuts for later). When ready to serve, stir the yogurt mixture and transfer it into the serving goblets or mini jars and follow step 3.
  • To serve a larger crowd: Simply double the recipe to feed 12 or more (small 3-ounce goblets or mason jars.)
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Nutrition

Calories: 143.4kcal | Carbohydrates: 19.5g | Protein: 6.1g | Fat: 4.1g | Saturated Fat: 2.8g | Cholesterol: 10.2mg | Potassium: 171.7mg | Fiber: 2.5g | Sugar: 15.3g | Vitamin A: 11899.3IU | Vitamin C: 3.2mg | Calcium: 95.2mg | Iron: 1.2mg

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