Individual Vegan Pumpkin Trifles

Individual Vegan Pumpkin Trifles Recipe
This fall riff on a classic trifle only takes a few minutes of hands-on time and is an easy way to spotlight all the flavors of the season. Use our suggestions for toppings or customize it by exploring the bulk section to make it your own!
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Pumpkin Pie Pudding
1 cup unsweetened dairy-free milk or Natural Grocers® Brand Organic Original Coconut Milk
2 tablespoons arrowroot powder
3⁄4 cup canned Natural Grocers Brand Organic Pumpkin
2 teaspoons Natural Grocers Brand Bulk Organic Pumpkin Pie Spice Blend
1⁄8 teaspoon Natural Grocers Brand Bulk Organic Ground Ginger Root
2 tablespoons Natural Grocers Brand Organic Grade A Dark Maple Syrup
  Pinch of salt
Coconut Whip
1 (13.5-ounce) can Natural Grocers Brand Organic Original Coconut Milk, chilled upside down overnight (do not shake before or after chilling)
1 tablespoon Natural Grocers Brand Organic Grade A Dark Maple Syrup
1⁄2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  2-2 ½ cups roughly crumbled ginger cookies, ginger snaps, or molasses vegan cookies of your choice (not “soft baked,” this will result in a soggy cookie)
  ½-1 teaspoon Natural Grocers Brand Bulk Organic Cinnamon
Toppings (use 1 cup total of any combination)
  Natural Grocers Brand Bulk Organic Pecan Pieces, toasted
  Natural Grocers Brand Bulk Organic Pumpkin Seeds, toasted
  Natural Grocers Brand Bulk Organic Apple Juice Sweetened Cranberries, finely chopped
  Natural Grocers Brand Bulk Granola, (such as Pumpkin Flax, Maple Pecan, or Super Nutty)

1. Combine about ¼ cup of milk with the arrowroot in a small bowl to make a slurry. Use a fork or small whisk to mix until smooth and no lumps remain.

2. Whisk the remaining pudding ingredients in a medium pot and bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Once the mixture begins to simmer, give the milk and arrowroot slurry a quick stir and add to the pot, whisking as you do. Reduce heat as needed to maintain a gentle simmer and continue cooking, stirring frequently, until the mixture has thickened, 2-3 minutes.

3. Transfer the pudding to a large bowl to cool at room temperature for about 30 minutes, stirring often to prevent a skin from forming. Press a piece of parchment paper onto the top of the pudding to further prevent a skin from forming and transfer to the refrigerator to finish cooling. Allow the pudding to cool completely (1-2 hours). Place the whisk attachment of a stand mixer or handheld mixer and a bowl for whipping the coconut cream in the freezer.

4. While the pudding chills, prep the toppings you plan to use.

5. When you are ready to assemble the trifles, carefully open the chilled coconut milk from the bottom and pour out the coconut water (save for another use, such as smoothies). Scrape the remaining hardened coconut cream into the chilled bowl. Whip for about 30 seconds on medium until smooth. Add the maple syrup and vanilla and whip on high for another minute, or until the coconut whip is smooth and fluffy.

6. To assemble trifles: Place a layer of crumbled cookies in the bottom of 4 to 6 parfait glasses (or wine glasses or small glass jars). Cover with a layer of pudding, followed by a layer of coconut whip. Repeat with another layer of cookies, pudding, and coconut whip. Sprinkle toppings of your choice and cinnamon over the top of each. Chill for 1-2 hours before serving.

 

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