Description
Indulge in the creamy and flavorful delight of Pumpkin Mousse, a perfect no-bake dessert for the fall season. This easy-to-make mousse is a heavenly combination of pumpkin puree, cream cheese, and warm spices, topped with a dollop of whipped cream.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
Additional Ingredients:
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
- pinch of salt
Instructions
- Prepare the Pumpkin Mixture: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Add the pumpkin puree, granulated sugar, brown sugar, vanilla extract, pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon, and salt. Mix until well combined and smooth.
- Whip the Cream: In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
- Combine the Mixtures: Gently fold the whipped cream into the pumpkin mixture until fully incorporated and fluffy.
- Chill and Serve: Spoon the mousse into serving dishes or ramekins. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving to set. Serve chilled, optionally topped with extra whipped cream and a sprinkle of cinnamon.
Notes
- This mousse can be made a day ahead for easy entertaining.
- For a lighter version, substitute whipped topping for heavy cream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ½ cup
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
