Easy Pumpkin Mousse Recipe
These easy pumpkin mousse recipe is a light and fluffy blend of cream cheese, pumpkin puree, spices and fresh whipped cream. So creamy and delicious you’ll want to make it on repeat!
Is it even autumn without pumpkin recipes?! Last week I had a bit of a sweet tooth and was craving something pumpkiny. I thought of whipping up a loaf of my pumpkin bread with cream cheese frosting, but it was a warm today and I didn’t feel like turning on the oven.
A quick check of the pantry and refrigerator lead me to making this delicious pumpkin mousse. And it was so easy and quick, I was able to enjoy it almost immediately. Talk about instant gratification!
This creamy mousse isn’t overly sweet, and it’s full of the warm flavour of pumpkin pie, but without all the fuss. It makes the perfect no-bake Thanksgiving dessert!
Ingredients You Will Need
- cream cheese
- whipping cream
- confectioners (icing) sugar
- pure pumpkin puree
- vanilla
- pumpkin pie spice and cinnamon
How to make Pumpkin Mousse
Be sure to check out the full printable recipe and ingredient list below
Whip 1 cup of whipping cream until stiff peaks form, set aside. In bowl of electric mixer, combine confectioners sugar and cream cheese, beating until light and fluffy (about three minutes). Add pumpkin puree, vanilla and spices and beat until well blended.
Add whipped cream to the pumpkin cream cheese mixture, and gently fold in with a rubber spatula just until combined.
In the words of the Barefoot Contessa…”how easy is that”!
Want to impress your guests at Thanksgiving this year? It looks super impressive when served in a beautiful dessert cup and topped with additional whipped cream and a gingersnap cookie, yet it only took minutes to make!
This Pumpkin Cream Pavlova is another delicious Thanksgiving dessert idea and it’s gluten free!
It’s easy enough to make for dessert any day of the week. Or, if you’re like me, when you get a sudden urge for something sweet and pumpkiny!
Tips
- You can substitute canned pumpkin puree with homemade puree
- Place mixing bowl and beaters in the freezer for a few minutes before whipping cream
- Sprinkle with a bit of sugar mixed with cinnamon
- If making for Thanksgiving, make it a day ahead, cover and refrigerate until ready to transfer for dessert dishes for serving
- To make it extra-fancy, you can add mousse to an icing bag fitted with a large star tip and swirl it into dessert cups.
- Easily double the recipe to make 8-10 servings
- Add a little splash of rum (adults only) or rum extract for an extra layer of flavour
This easy pumpkin mousse recipe is a cozy taste of autumn in a bowl! It’s light, fluffy and full of the warm flavours of pumpkin spice. It’s perfect for last minute desserts or make-ahead treat that will put a smile on everyone’s face!
Whip it up, chill it and enjoy it whenever the mood for pumpkin spice hits!
Easy Pumpkin Mousse Recipe
Equipment
- 1 electric mixer
- 2 mixing bowls
- 5 dessert cups
- 1 sifter
Ingredients
- 1 cup whipping cream
- 8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
- 1 cup confectioners sugar, sifted to remove lumps
- ½ cup pure pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, whip cream until stiff peaks form. Set aside in the refrigerator.
- In a second large mixing bowl, beat cream cheese with icing sugar until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Add pumpkin puree, spices and vanilla and beat until well blended, about 2 minutes.
- Add whipped cream to the pumpkin cream cheese mixture and fold in gently with a rubber spatula just until combined. Transfer to dessert dishes and refrigerate until ready to serve.
