Pumpkin Mousse Parfait with Caramelized Pecans

Ingredients:

• 1 cup pumpkin puree
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/2 cup pecans
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon butter

Directions:

1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together pumpkin puree, 1/4 cup sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger until smooth.
2. In another bowl, whip heavy cream with remaining 1/4 cup sugar until soft peaks form.
3. Gently fold the whipped cream into the pumpkin mixture until well combined.
4. In a small skillet over medium heat, melt butter and add pecans and brown sugar.
5. Cook, stirring frequently, until the sugar has caramelized and pecans are toasted, about 5 minutes.
6. Let the caramelized pecans cool and then chop them coarsely.
7. Layer pumpkin mousse and caramelized pecans into serving glasses, alternating layers.
8. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving.