• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer

Nutritionicity

Eat. Well. Soon.

  • Cookbook
  • Recipes
    • Baked Goods
    • Breads and Crackers
    • Breakfast
    • Desserts
    • Juices and Smoothies
    • Main Dishes
    • No Bake
    • Plant-based Cheeses
    • Salads
    • Salsas and Dips
    • Side Dishes
    • Snacks
    • Soups
    • * Roundups *
  • Winery Visits
    • *All Virginia Wineries*
    • Fairfax County Wineries
    • Fauquier County Wineries
    • Loudoun County Wineries
    • Madison County Wineries
    • Orange County Wineries
    • Prince William County Wineries
    • Rappahannock County Wineries
  • Reviews
    • Product Face-offs
      • Breads and Crackers
      • Desserts
    • Food Products
  • Making Nutrition Simple
    • Quinoa
    • Helpful Hints
  • About Jana
    • Terms of Service
    • Privacy Policy
  • Contact

October 9, 2017 By Jana 2 Comments

Pumpkin Praline Parfaits (Gluten-free, Vegan)

  • Share
  • Tweet
Pumkin Praline Parfait

Pumpkin Praline Parfaits combine rich layers of custardy pumpkin goodness with a satisfying sweet nutty caramel crunch!

Pumkin Praline Parfaits

Pumkin Praline Parfaits

Vegan Pumpkin Cream

Some time ago I started working on creating a vegan pumpkin cream. I wanted something different from pumpkin pie to infuse into the holiday menu. Cashews make a great base for many creamy recipes. After soaking and blending, they transform into a thick velvety lushness that hints at a sweetness as it melts on your tongue. Add the earthy flavor of pumpkin, a little sweet nectar and notes of cinnamon — a perfect marriage! A pumpkin cream to die for!

Pumkin Praline Parfaits

Pumkin Praline Parfaits

Adding Candied Pecans

While making my pumpkin cream I was enchanted by the shower of color out my kitchen window. The leaves were beginning to fall. The only thing missing was the scent of my Healthier Candied Pecans floating through the air.

Pumkin Praline Parfaits - Candied Pecans

Pumkin Praline Parfaits – Candied Pecans

They only take five minutes to prep so I threw a quick batch in the oven. As they were cooling I popped a few in my mouth. While the taste of caramelized nut still lingered, I tasted my pumpkin cream again to be sure I was happy with the outcome. That’s when the magic happened!

Pumkin Praline Parfaits - Vegan Pumpkin Cream

Pumkin Praline Parfaits – Vegan Pumpkin Cream

The two combined to make such an amazing flavor and texture experience that I knew I had found the answer to my pumpkin cream dessert question. After chopping my pecans into small morsels I layered them alternately with the pumpkin cream in a small cordial glass. Fantastico!

Pumkin Praline Parfaits - Parfait Layers

Pumkin Praline Parfaits – Parfait Layers

Pumkin Praline Parfaits - Ready to Eat

Pumkin Praline Parfaits – Ready to Eat

Pumpkin Praline Parfaits – Serving Options

This dessert can be served in petite or normal size glasses. If you want to use larger parfait glasses the recipe can be doubled.

The parfaits are delicious as they are, but my Easy Coconut Whipped Cream makes a tasty finish on top or as an additional layer added to the parfait itself. Dreamy!

Pumkin Praline Parfaits

Pumkin Praline Parfaits

Leftover Pumpkin Puree

If you have any leftover pumpkin puree after making this recipe, here are some other treats you can whip up: My Mocha Pumpkin Scones or Peanut Butter Pumpkin Muffins.

Also, I must confess–if you have any leftover pumpkin cream it is a phenomenal addition to a bowl of oatmeal! Enjoy!

Pumkin Praline Parfaits

Pumkin Praline Parfaits

Pumkin Praline Parfaits

Pumkin Praline Parfaits

 

Print
Pumpkin Praline Parfaits (Gluten-free, Vegan)

Category: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Author: Nutritionicity

Pumkin Praline Parfait

Pumpkin Praline Parfaits combine rich layers of custardy pumpkin goodness with a satisfying sweet nutty caramel crunch!

Ingredients

  • 1 cup raw cashews (soaked)
  • 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons plant based milk (I use cashew)
  • 1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon pureed pumpkin (cooked fresh or canned)
  • 3 tablespoons coconut nectar (maple syrup may be subbed with some change in flavor)
  • 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon
  • dash finely ground sea salt
  • 1 cup Healthier Candied Pecans (chopped)
  • Optional
  • Easy Coconut Whipped Cream (Note, coconut milk will need to chill overnight).

Instructions

  • Prepare Healthier Candied Pecans. Cool and chop into morsels. Alternatively, pecans can be chopped prior to candying.
  • If using Easy Coconut Whipped Cream, make this while soaking cashews.
  • 1) Soak cashews in 1 and 1/4 cups very hot water for about 20 minutes. Cashews should be soft, tender and slightly swollen. Rinse and drain.
  • 2) Place soaked and rinsed cashews, plant-based milk, pumpkin puree, coconut nectar, cinnamon, and salt in high speed blender (food processor should also work). Blend until smooth, periodically stopping to scrape sides.
  • 3) Alternate layers of Healthier Candied Pecan morsels and pumpkin cream in glasses of choice. Amount of layers will vary depending on size of glass. For a four ounce glass, I used between 1 to 2 tablespoons for each of the layers. Amounts vary on wider and narrower parts of glass. If desired, top with Easy Coconut Whipped Cream or add additional layers.
  • Note Longer refrigeration times will result in the nuts becoming chewy.

Notes

Prep Time

Does not include time to make Healthier Candied Pecans or soak cashews.

6.3.1
https://nutritionicity.com/recipes/pumpkin-praline-parfaits/
Copyright 2019 Nutritionicity

Pumpkin Praline Parfait Collage

 

 

 

  • Share
  • Tweet

Filed Under: Desserts, Recipes, Snacks Tagged With: cashews, cinnamon, dairy free, dessert, easy, Gluten Free, high fiber, lactose free, plant based, plant protein, pumpkin, refinedsugarfree, snacks, soy free, vegan, vegetarian

Subscribe to Nutritionicity!

Previous Post: « Bounce Back Detox Juice (Gluten-free, Plant-based)
Next Post: Effingham Manor Winery – Taste & Tour »

Reader Interactions

Comments

  1. Sara says

    November 27, 2017 at 12:49 am

    Can cashew butter be used instead of soaked and processed cashews?

    Reply
    • Jana says

      November 30, 2017 at 10:21 am

      Hi Sara, I have not tried this substitution but I think it could work. I would probably use unsweetened cashew butter or reduce the coconut nectar a bit. Also, you’d want to use about one half cup of butter or so to replace the one cup of whole cashews. I hope this helps. Let me know how it goes! ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Primary Sidebar

Welcome to Nutritionicity!

Jana

Hi, I'm Jana! Recipe developer, food photographer/stylist, wine enthusiast and healthy foodie. I create recipes that are 100% plant-based/vegan, gluten-free and refined sugar-free, bursting with nutrients and, of course, delicious! Check out my About page to see where my recipes have been featured! Cookbook hitting shelves October 2020!

Get in touch!

  • Email
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • Twitter
  • YouTube
Eat Well Be Well Cookbook Promotion

Search Nutritionicity

Featured on:

Nutritionicity Features

To find out more about where my recipes and articles have been featured, check out my About page!

Subscribe to Nutritionicity!

Most Recent Posts

Bakery Style Scones

Bakery Style Scones (Plant-based, Gluten-free, Refined Sugar-free)

Cashew Flour Chocolate Chip Cookies

Cashew Flour Chocolate Chip Cookies (Plant-based, Gluten-free, Oil-free)

Portobello Steak with Tomato Caper Sauce

Portobello Steak with Tomato Caper Sauce

12 Immune-boosting Plant-based Foods and Recipes

Immune-boosting Plant-based Foods and Recipes

Cinnamon Pear Cookies Plated

Cinnamon Pear Cookies (Plant-based, Gluten-free, Oil-free)

Baked Cheesy Cauliflower Gnocchi

Baked ‘Cheesy’ Cauliflower Gnocchi (Plant-based, Gluten-free)

Footer

Follow me on Instagram!

Follow Nutritionicity on Instagram!

Get in touch!

  • Email
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Twitter
  • YouTube
Deliciousness and nutritiousness can coexist! Check out my About page for more information and to see where my recipes have been featured!

Copyright © 2023 ยท Nutritionicity - All Rights Reserved. | Terms of Service | Privacy Policy