Description
This creamy and fluffy Pumpkin Mousse is a perfect no-bake fall dessert that combines the rich flavors of pumpkin and warm spices with a smooth, airy texture. Easy to prepare and deliciously satisfying, it’s an ideal treat for Thanksgiving or any autumn gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup canned pumpkin purée
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dairy Components
- 4 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- 1 1/4 cups heavy whipping cream
Instructions
- Mix Pumpkin and Spices: In a medium bowl, combine the canned pumpkin purée, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, cloves, salt, and vanilla extract. Stir the mixture until smooth and all ingredients are well incorporated.
- Cream the Cream Cheese: In a separate bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until creamy and free of lumps, creating a smooth base for the mousse.
- Combine Pumpkin Mixture and Cream Cheese: Add the pumpkin-spice mixture to the beaten cream cheese and beat together until fully combined and smooth, producing a rich, unified filling.
- Whip the Heavy Cream: In another clean bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form. This will give the mousse its light and airy texture.
- Fold in Whipped Cream: Gently fold the whipped cream into the pumpkin and cream cheese mixture in two separate additions, taking care to retain as much air as possible for a light mousse.
- Chill the Mousse: Spoon the finished mousse into individual serving dishes or glasses. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours to allow it to set and chill before serving for the best texture and flavor.
Notes
- Top the mousse with extra whipped cream, a light sprinkle of cinnamon, or crushed gingersnap cookies for added texture and enhanced flavor.
- This mousse can be prepared a day in advance and stored covered in the refrigerator to save time.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 16 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg
