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Gingersnap Pumpkin Whip Parfait

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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Dessert
Servings 8

Ingredients
  

  • 2 ½ cups milk
  • ½ cup pure maple syrup
  • ⅓ cup cornstarch
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 15oz can pumpkin puree
  • 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1 box gingersnap cookies coarsely crushed
  • Ice cubes
  • Cinnamon

Instructions
 

  • In a medium saucepan whisk together milk, maple syrup and cornstarch. Cook over medium heat until thickened and slightly bubbly, stirring constantly . Remove from heat.
  • In a large bowl lightly whisk eggs. Gradually add warm milk mixture to eggs, whisking constantly. Return mixture to saucepan and cook for 3 minutes until thickened, stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Fold in pumpkin , pumpkin pie spice and salt.
  • Put equal parts water and ice cubes in a large bowl. Place saucepan in the ice bowl and stir constantly until mixture is cool to the touch.
  • In a chilled bowl beat cream and 1 tablespoon vanilla extract until soft peaks form. Place a small amount to another bowl for the topping. Fold pumpkin mixture into rest whipped cream.
  • Layer pumpkin whipped topping and crushed gingersnap cookies alternately in small mason jars. Add additional whipped cream on top and sprinkle with cinnamon. Serve immediately.
Keyword Desserts, Fall-Themed Foods, Pumpkin
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