Pumpkin Cheesecake Parfait with Crunchy Waffle Pieces
Pumpkin Cheesecake Parfait with Crunchy Waffle Pieces is a layered dessert that combines creamy spiced pumpkin cheesecake filling with crispy waffle bits for a festive, textural delight perfect for fall gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes (for toasting waffles)
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 parfaits 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup waffle pieces, toasted until crisp
- Whipped cream (for topping)
- Maple syrup or caramel (optional, for drizzle)
Instructions
- In a bowl, beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla, and pumpkin pie spice until smooth. Mix in pumpkin puree until combined.
- In a separate bowl, whip heavy cream to stiff peaks.
- Fold whipped cream into pumpkin mixture until smooth and fluffy.
- In serving glasses, layer pumpkin cheesecake filling and waffle pieces, repeating as desired.
- Top with whipped cream and drizzle with maple syrup or caramel if using. Serve immediately or chill until ready to serve.
Notes
- Toast waffle pieces in the oven at 350°F for 5-7 minutes to enhance crispness.
- Assemble just before serving to keep waffle pieces crunchy.
- Add chopped pecans for extra texture.
- Can substitute gingersnap crumbs for waffle pieces if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 parfait
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
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