Pumpkin Cheesecake Mousse
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Pumpkin Cheesecake Mousse
Description
Pumpkin Cheesecake Mousse combines softened cream cheese with pureed pumpkin, whipped with heavy cream to create a smooth base. Maple syrup and pumpkin pie spice add sweetness and warm seasonal flavor. After chilling, the mousse firms into a creamy, airy texture. A finishing touch of gently whipped cream, sweetened with maple syrup or powdered sugar, crowns the mousse, enhancing creaminess without overwhelming the delicate pumpkin notes. This chilled dessert offers a light yet rich experience, making it a refined way to enjoy pumpkin flavor beyond traditional pies.
The smoothness comes from thorough whipping of the cream cheese and pumpkin, incorporating enough air for a mousse-like consistency. The spice blend complements the natural pumpkin taste without overpowering it. The reserved cream whipped separately ensures a silky topping that contrasts nicely with the denser mousse beneath.
Serve this mousse chilled in individual glasses or small bowls. It pairs well with simple fall garnishes like a sprinkle of cinnamon or nutmeg, adding aroma without extra texture. It can be prepared a few hours ahead to allow flavors to meld and texture to set.
Ingredients
- (1) ounce cream cheese (room temperature and softened)
- (1) ounce pumpkin Simple Truth 100% Organic, puree
- 1 cup heavy cream (divided)
- 1/2 cup maple syrup may use Swerve sweetener or sugar instead, 100% real
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract pure
- 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
- 2 Tablespoons maple syrup for whipped cream, 100% real; or powdered sugar or Swerve sweetener
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, whip softened cream cheese and pumpkin puree until smooth, about 4 minutes. Add 2/3 cup of heavy cream, reserving 1/3 cup for later, and whip for 2 more minutes.
- Add maple syrup (or sugar), vanilla, and pumpkin pie spice. Whip until smooth and creamy. Refrigerate for at least 1-2 hours to set up.
- In a small bowl, add remaining 1/3 cup of heavy cream. Whip until soft peaks form. Add maple syrup and continue to whip for 1 minute longer. Taste and add more sweetener if needed. If you aren't making this sugar-free, I suggest adding 3 Tablespoons of powdered sugar to the whipped cream.
- When the mousse is ready to serve, top it with fresh whipped cream and sprinkle with cinnamon, if desired.
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