Pumpkin parfait

Pumpkin parfait

Ingredients/Components

• graham cracker crumbs
• sugar - 1/4 c
• chopped pecans - 1/2 c
• salt - 1/2 tsp
• brown sugar - 1/2 c
• vanilla ice cream - 1 qt
• pumpkin
• margarine, melted - 1/4 c
• cloves * - 1/8 tsp
• cinnamon * - 1/2 tsp
• ginger * - 1/4 tsp
• nuts and whipped cream - 1 item

How to make pumpkin parfait:

*One and one-half teaspoons pumpkin pie spice can be used instead of these ingredients.

Combine graham cracker crumbs, pecans, margarine and sugar. Press mixture into 9-inch square pan on bottom and sides. Bake at 375° for 8 minutes. Cool.

Soften ice cream to custard consistency. Mix together pumpkin, brown sugar, salt and spices. Stir this mixture into ice cream. Pour into cooled crust. Cover and place in freezer until hard.

Remove from freezer 20 minutes before serving. Cut in 3-inch squares. Garnish with whipped cream and nuts.

Recipe categories: Desserts, Puddings and mousses, < 15 mins.