Description
This rich, creamy pumpkin mousse is a fall dessert favorite. It’s beginner-friendly, no bake, and easy to whip up in 15 minutes before ready to chill.
Ingredients
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened (1 cup)
- 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice (+ more for topping)
- 1 cup pure pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/3 cup heavy cream (or whipping cream)
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- whipped cream (for topping)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, use a hand mixer and beat the cream cheese until light and fluffy, about 1 minute.
- Add brown sugar and pumpkin pie spice and continue to beat until light and fluffy and fully blended together.
- Add the pumpkin puree and vanilla and mix until combined.
- In a medium mixing bowl, whip the cream using your hand mixer set on low-medium speed until you form soft peaks, about 1 minute. Add the granulated sugar and set the mixer to high and continue to whip until you reach stiff peaks, about 1 more minute.
- Gently fold the whipping cream mixture into the pumpkin mixture until fully combined with no streaks visible.
- Transfer the mousse into individual sized serving cups. You can pipe them to make the transfer easier. At this stage, the mousse will be very soft. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours to let the mousse set. If you have time, leave it overnight.
- Serve with a dollop of whipped cream and a sprinkle of pumpkin pie spice on top.
Notes
How to store: Spoon the pumpkin mousse into an airtight container and refrigerate for up to four days. It may lose its shape and “flatten” a little over time, so use it or freeze as soon as possible.
How to freeze: Transfer the leftover mousse into an airtight, freezer safe container or freezer bag and store for 2-3 months. To thaw the mousse, just transfer the bag into the refrigerator and let it thaw for several hours (or overnight) until it’s gone back to its original consistency.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Chill Time: 2 hours
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: American