As Coach says, “Failing to Prepare is Preparing to Fail!” Dessert served on a flimsy, unsteady plate at an emotionally-charged, high-competition event communicates a fumble in host preparation. The seasoned veteran of hosts knows this page in the playbook and they run it from various points and with numerous options to score. The Cup formation is a strong strategy that provides both accessibility and protection when it matters most. Practice the set up this fall with our palate-pleasing Pumpkin Pie in a Cup recipe so the execution will be on point by playoffs. This make ahead and boozy dessert will earn you an extra point!
Ingredients:
8 Tablespoons Unsalted Butter, melted
1 ½ Cups Graham Cracker Crumbs, plus extra for garnish
1 Package Instant Cheesecake Pudding Mix
1/4 Cup Jackson Morgan Southern Cream in Spiced Pumpkin Roll, cold
2/4 Cup Milk, cold
4 Tablespoons Canned Pure Pumpkin
1/2 Teaspoon pumpkin spice mix
16 Ounces Whipped Topping, thawed
Football Sugar Cookies, Garnish
Directions:
Combine melted butter and graham cracker crumbs in small bowl. Stir until combined then press into the bottom of four dessert cups to create a crust, set aside.
Make pudding mixture by whisking cold Jackson Morgan and milk with a package of cheesecake pudding mix. Whisk for 2-4 minutes until pudding consistency then stir in canned pumpkin, pumpkin spice mix. Fold in 8 oz of thawed whipped topping, saving the remaining for assembling dessert cups.
In the dessert cups with the graham cracker crust, layer pumpkin pudding mixture, whipped topping, graham cracker crumbs ending with whipped topping. Sprinkle graham cracker crumb over top to garnish. If desired top with a football sugar cookie for extra garnish. These are grocery store sugar cookies cut into footballs then iced with white icing to create football laces.
Sip Tip: Add whipped topping to a piping bag with an icing tip to make it easier to add to dessert cups.
