Spiced Maple Pumpkin Parfait with Rum-Soaked Raisins

Ingredients

- For the Rum-Soaked Raisins:
- 1 cup raisins
- 1/2 cup rum

- For the Spiced Pumpkin Layer:
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground cardamom
- 1/4 tsp ground ginger
- 1/8 tsp ground cloves

- For the Cream Layer:
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp peppermint extract

- For the Apple Compote:
- 2 large apples, peeled, cored, and diced
- 1/2 cup apple cider
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon

- For the Mocha Crumble:
- 1 cup mocha-flavored cookies, crushed

- For Garnish:
- Candy cane, crushed
- Ground cinnamon (a pinch)
- Eggnog (optional drizzle)

Instructions

1. Soak the Raisins
- Combine raisins and rum in a bowl.
- Let them soak for at least PT60M (1 hour) or overnight for maximum flavor absorption.

2. Prepare the Spiced Pumpkin Layer
- In a mixing bowl, blend the pumpkin puree with maple syrup, ground cinnamon, cardamom, ginger, and cloves.
- Stir until smooth and well incorporated.

3. Whip the Cream
- In a large bowl, combine heavy cream, honey, vanilla extract, and peppermint extract.
- Whip until soft peaks form.

4. Cook the Apple Compote
- In a saucepan over medium heat, cook diced apples with apple cider, maple syrup, and cinnamon.
- Simmer, stirring occasionally, until apples are soft and liquid is reduced, approximately PT15M (15 minutes).

5. Prepare the Mocha Crumble
- Crush mocha-flavored cookies in a sealed plastic bag or food processor until crumbly but not powdered.

6. Assemble the Parfaits
- In a serving glass, layer 2 tablespoons of the spiced pumpkin mixture followed by a tablespoon of the rum-soaked raisins.
- Add a layer of apple compote and then a layer of whipped cream.
- Sprinkle the mocha crumble on top of the cream layer.
- Repeat the layers, finishing with a final layer of whipped cream.

7. Garnish
- Sprinkle crushed candy cane and a pinch of cinnamon over the top.
- Optional: drizzle with a little eggnog for added richness.

Total Time

- ISO 8601 Duration: PT90M
- Human-readable: 1 hour 30 minutes

Type of Dish

- Dessert

Keywords

Maple Syrup Dessert, Pumpkin Parfait, Rum Raisins Dessert, Holiday Spice Dessert, Gourmet Parfait, Easy Pumpkin Dessert, Simple Layered Dessert, Holiday Themed Dessert, Festive Dessert Recipe, Autumn Parfait Recipe

Recipe Yield

- Feeds 4 adults

Calories

- Total: 1,600 calories for the entire dish

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