Gingersnap And Jam Parfaits Recipes

PUMPKIN-GINGERSNAP PUDDING PARFAIT

Steps:

• Bring 1 cup of the milk to a boil in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
• Meanwhile, combine the sugar, cornstarch and salt in a medium bowl. Whisk in the remaining 1 cup milk a little at a time to avoid lumps, then whisk in the egg.
• When the milk is boiling, remove the saucepan from the heat and gradually whisk in the sugar-milk mixture, stirring constantly. Return to medium-low heat and cook, whisking constantly, until the pudding comes to a simmer and is thick and creamy, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove from the heat and whisk in the butter and vanilla until smooth. Stir in the pumpkin puree.
• Divide the pudding among four to six 1/2-cup ramekins or serving glasses, layering each with 1 to 2 tablespoons of the gingersnaps. Top with additional cookies. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until fully set, about 2 hours.

GINGERSNAP-AND-JAM PARFAITS

Steps:

• Whisk together jam and lemon juice in a small bowl; set aside. Beat the creme fraiche, cream, sugar, vanilla, and spices with an electric mixer until mixture holds stiff peaks. Gently fold in 1 tablespoon jam mixture with a rubber spatula, creating red swirls.
• Layer 1 heaping tablespoon cream mixture, 1 tablespoon crushed cookies, and 1 tablespoon jam mixture in a small glass. Repeat layering; top with a dollop of cream mixture. Make 3 more parfaits. Refrigerate until ready to serve, up to 1 hour.

GINGERSNAP CRUMBLE PUMPKIN PARFAITS

Steps:

• Prepare *Gingersnap Crumble,set aside.
• Place ice cream in refrigerator for 20 to 30 minutes or just until softened.
• In a large bowl combine pumpkin, brown sugar, pumpkin pie spice, and salt.
• Stir ice cream to soften; fold into pumpkin mixture.
• Cover and freeze 20 minutes or until pumpkin mixture holds its shape when heaped with a spoon.
• Spoon ice cream into parfait glasses; sprinkle with Gingersnap Crumble. Cover and freeze until firm (4 hours to 48 hours).
• Before serving, top with whipped cream (and a leaf pastry cutout if desired). Sprinkle with additional pumpkin pie spice.
• *Gingersnap Crumble: In a small bowl stir together 1-1/2 cups crushed gingersnaps (about 30 gingersnaps) and 1/4 cup melted butter. Stir just until crumbs are coated.