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Pumpkin mousse in a glass topped with whipped cream and cookie crumbs served on a plate with cinnamon sticks beside it.
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5 from 2 votes

Pumpkin Mousse

This Pumpkin Mousse is light, creamy, and full of warm fall flavor. Made with whipped cream, cream cheese, real pumpkin, and cozy spices, it comes together in minutes and chills into a silky, airy dessert everyone loves. Perfect for holidays, make-ahead dinners, or when you want something pumpkin that is not pie.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time0 minutes
Chilling Time2 hours
Total Time2 hours 15 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: pumpkin mousse
Servings: 6
Calories: 354kcal
Author: Joanna Cismaru

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream cold
  • 8 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup pumpkin purée not pie filling
  • ½ cup brown sugar packed
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • whipped cream, crushed gingersnaps, or shaved chocolate Optional toppings
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Instructions

  • In a large bowl, beat 1 cup cold heavy whipping cream with an electric mixer until stiff peaks form. Transfer to a separate bowl and keep chilled.
  • In the same mixing bowl, beat 8 ounces cream cheese until smooth and creamy. Add 1 cup pumpkin purée, ½ cup brown sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla, 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice, and ¼ teaspoon salt. Beat until well combined and fluffy.
  • Gently fold the whipped cream into the pumpkin mixture until no streaks remain. Be careful not to deflate the mousse.
  • Spoon into serving glasses or bowls, cover, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or until set and chilled.

Notes

  1. Use cold heavy cream so it whips quickly and holds its shape.
  2. Beat the cream cheese until completely smooth to avoid lumps in the mousse.
  3. Make sure to fold the whipped cream gently so the mousse stays fluffy.
  4. Pumpkin puree works best. Do not use pumpkin pie filling.
  5. Chill for at least 2 hours so the mousse sets properly.
  6. Serve with whipped cream, crushed gingersnaps, or shaved chocolate for extra texture.
  7. Leftovers keep well in the fridge for up to 3 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 354kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 83mg | Sodium: 234mg | Potassium: 199mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 22g | Vitamin A: 7447IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 91mg | Iron: 1mg
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