Description
This Easy Pumpkin Mousse Delight is a light and fluffy dessert perfect for showcasing seasonal pumpkin flavors. Made with whipped cream, cream cheese, and pumpkin puree blended with warm pumpkin pie spices, this mousse is simple to prepare in just 15 minutes and requires no baking. It’s an ideal make-ahead treat for fall gatherings or any time you crave a creamy pumpkin dessert.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree, unsweetened
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream, chilled
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened to room temperature
Instructions
- Whip Heavy Cream: In a chilled mixing bowl, beat 1 cup of heavy whipping cream with an electric mixer until stiff peaks form. Keeping the bowl and beaters cold helps achieve the best whipping results for a light and airy texture.
- Prepare Pumpkin Mixture: In a separate bowl, combine 1 cup softened cream cheese, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, 1 cup pumpkin puree, 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Use a hand mixer to blend everything until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy.
- Incorporate Whipped Cream: Gently fold the whipped cream into the pumpkin and cream cheese mixture using a spatula. Fold slowly and carefully to retain the fluffy texture and aerate the mousse.
- Chill the Mousse: Spoon the mousse evenly into individual serving dishes or one large bowl. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to let the flavors meld and the mousse firm up to a light, creamy consistency.
- Finish and Serve: Just before serving, garnish the mousse with a sprinkle of pumpkin pie spice or a dollop of extra whipped cream if desired to enhance flavor and presentation.
Notes
- Ensure the cream cheese is softened to room temperature for easy blending and smooth texture.
- Chilling the mixing bowl and beaters before whipping cream helps achieve better volume.
- This mousse can be made a day ahead and stored covered in the refrigerator.
- For a dairy-free option, substitute heavy cream and cream cheese with plant-based alternatives but whipping results may vary.
- Adjust sugar quantity to taste depending on pumpkin puree sweetness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: pumpkin mousse, easy pumpkin dessert, no-bake pumpkin recipe, pumpkin pie spice dessert, whipped pumpkin mousse, fall dessert recipe
