Pumpkin Pie In a Jar

Name: Pumpkin Pie In a Jar
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 3 c. finely crushed ginger snaps, plus more for garnish; 12 tbsp. butter, melted; 1 15-oz can pumpkin puree; 3 tbsp. sugar; 1 tsp. cinnamon; 2 c. heavy cream; 8 oz. cream cheese, softened

Published: Aug 18, 2015

Ethan Calabrese

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Prep Time:

30 mins

Total Time:

30 mins

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The perfect way to begin eating the flavor of pumpkin pie during the dog days of summer—without a rolling pin or pie dough in sight.

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Ingredients

3 c. finely crushed ginger snaps, plus more for garnish
12 Tbsp. butter, melted
1 15-oz can pumpkin puree
3 Tbsp. sugar
1 tsp. cinnamon
2 c. heavy cream
8 oz. cream cheese, softened

Directions

1. Step 1Make crust: In a large bowl, mix ginger snap crumbs with melted butter until fully coated.
2. Step 2Make pumpkin layer: In a small bowl, mix pumpkin puree with 1 tablespoon sugar and cinnamon. (For best results, transfer mixture to a piping bag.)
3. Step 3Make cream layer: In a stand mixer fitted with a whisk attachment, beat heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Fold in cream cheese and remaining two tablespoons sugar. (For best results, transfer mixture to a piping bag.)
4. Step 4Among four mason jars, layer ginger snap crust, pumpkin, and cream, alternating until you reach the top of the jar.
5. Step 5Garnish with ginger snaps and serve.