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Easy No-Bake Pumpkin Pie Parfaits in a Jar: Best Fall Dessert

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These easy no-bake pumpkin pie parfaits in a jar are the perfect fall dessert. No oven required, takes 15 minutes to assemble, and tastes better than traditional pumpkin pie.

Ingredients

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  • 1 can (15 oz) pumpkin puree
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 ½ teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups frozen whipped topping, thawed
  • 1 ½ cups crushed graham crackers or shortbread cookies
  • ¼ cup melted butter
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • Additional whipped topping for garnish
  • Optional garnishes: cinnamon, crushed pecans, caramel sauce, mini marshmallows

Instructions

  1. Make the crust mixture: Place cookies or graham crackers in a ziploc bag and crush with a rolling pin until fine crumbs. In a small bowl, combine crumbs with melted butter and brown sugar. Stir until moistened like wet sand. Set aside.
  2. Prepare the cream cheese base: In a medium mixing bowl, beat softened cream cheese with an electric mixer on medium speed until smooth and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Scrape down sides halfway through.
  3. Add the sugar and spices: Add powdered sugar, vanilla extract, pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon, and salt. Beat on low speed first, then medium until fully combined and smooth.
  4. Incorporate the pumpkin puree: Add pumpkin puree and beat on medium speed until uniform in color and completely smooth. Scrape sides and bottom.
  5. Fold in the whipped topping: Add thawed whipped topping to the pumpkin mixture. Gently fold with a spatula until no white streaks remain. Do not overmix.
  6. Layer the parfaits: In each jar, add about 2 tablespoons crust mixture and press down gently. Add about ¼ cup pumpkin filling. Repeat layers if desired, ending with filling on top.
  7. Top with whipped topping: Add a generous dollop of whipped topping to each jar and spread gently.
  8. Chill: Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
  9. Garnish and serve: Before serving, add garnishes like cinnamon, caramel sauce, or crushed pecans. Serve cold.

Notes

Let cream cheese soften properly for smooth filling. Do not overmix after adding whipped topping. Chill overnight for best flavor and texture. Press crust firmly to prevent mixing into filling. Make extra crust mixture for topping.

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