Spiced Pumpkin Yogurt Parfaits

Serves 4 · 15 min prep

Ingredients

• 1 cup pure pumpkin puree
• 3 cups plain Greek yogurt
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp ground ginger
• 1/4 tsp ground cardamom
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 3 tbsp honey
• 1 cup granola
• 1/4 cup toasted pepitas
• 8 fresh mint leaves
• 1 tsp lemon zest
• 1 pinch pinch of kosher salt

Instructions

1. 1In a medium bowl, whisk the pumpkin puree with cinnamon, ginger, cardamom, half the honey, vanilla, and salt until completely smooth and fragrant.
2. 2In a separate bowl, stir the Greek yogurt with the remaining honey and lemon zest until lightly sweetened and creamy. Taste and add a touch more honey only if needed for balance.
3. 3Choose four clear glasses or jars. Spoon a layer of the spiced pumpkin mixture into the bottom of each, per glass.
4. 4Add a generous spoonful of the honeyed yogurt on top of the pumpkin layer, then sprinkle a thin layer of granola for crunch.
5. 5Repeat the layers once more—pumpkin, yogurt, granola—finishing with a final dollop of yogurt on top so the colors show through the glass.
6. 6Scatter toasted pepitas over each parfait and tuck in a couple of fresh mint leaves for a bright herbal finish.
7. 7Chill the assembled parfaits in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes (or up to overnight covered) so the flavors meld and the granola softens slightly at the edges.
8. 8Serve cold with a long spoon, encouraging diners to dig through all the layers for the full mix of creamy, spiced, and crunchy textures.