Description
This Pumpkin Mousse is a creamy, fluffy dessert combining the rich flavors of pumpkin puree, cream cheese, and warm pumpkin pie spice. Topped with whipped cream and garnished with chocolate chips, cinnamon, or candied pecans, it’s an elegant and easy-to-make fall treat perfect for dinner parties or cozy nights in.
Ingredients
Scale
Base Mixture
- 8 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
- 15 ounces pure 100% pumpkin puree
Whipped Topping
- 1 pint whipping cream
- 1/4 cup white sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Garnishes
- Chocolate chips
- Cinnamon
- Candied pecans
Instructions
- Prepare the base mixture: In a medium-sized bowl, whip together the softened cream cheese, brown sugar, and pumpkin pie spice until the mixture is light, fluffy, and fully blended.
- Add pumpkin puree: Incorporate the pure pumpkin puree into the cream cheese mixture and stir until everything is well combined and smooth.
- Make the whipped topping: In a separate bowl, whip the whipping cream together with the white sugar and vanilla extract until thick and stiff peaks form.
- Combine mixtures: Gently fold about three-quarters of the whipped topping into the pumpkin cheesecake mixture until fully incorporated, maintaining the mousse’s light texture.
- Assemble the mousse: Spoon the mousse into individual serving cups or bowls. Top each with the remaining quarter of whipped topping for added creaminess.
- Garnish: Sprinkle chocolate chips, a dash of cinnamon, or candied pecans on top of the whipped cream to decorate and add complementary flavors and textures.
Notes
- This Pumpkin Mousse is a delightful twist on traditional pumpkin desserts, perfect for fall celebrations.
- It’s easy to prepare, making it a great option for dinner parties or last-minute guests.
- For a lighter version, you can substitute reduced-fat cream cheese and use less sugar in the whipped topping.
- Feel free to customize the garnish to suit your taste or holiday theme.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 646 kcal
- Sugar: 75 g
- Sodium: 249 mg
- Fat: 33 g
- Saturated Fat: 20 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 83 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 106 mg
