Description
Indulge in the creamy and irresistible Pumpkin Mousse, a delightful no-bake dessert perfect for fall or holiday celebrations. This light and fluffy treat will surely impress your guests with its seasonal flavors and velvety texture.
Ingredients
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Cream Cheese Mixture:
- 4 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- 1 cup canned pumpkin purée (not pumpkin pie filling)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
Whipped Cream:
- ¾ cup heavy whipping cream
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Cream Cheese Mixture: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Add pumpkin purée, brown sugar, pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon, vanilla extract, and salt. Beat until combined and creamy.
- Whipped Cream: In a separate bowl, whip heavy cream and powdered sugar until stiff peaks form.
- Combine: Gently fold whipped cream into pumpkin mixture in two batches, being careful not to deflate. Mix until no streaks remain.
- Chill: Spoon mousse into serving cups, chill for at least 1 hour to set.
- Serve: Top with whipped cream, cinnamon, or crushed graham crackers if desired.
Notes
- This mousse is airy and delicious, ideal for make-ahead preparations.
- Chill overnight for enhanced flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 130mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
