Pumpkin Mousse
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Pumpkin Mousse
Description
This Pumpkin Mousse features a base of cream cheese sweetened with brown sugar and spiced with pumpkin pie spice, blended with 100% pure pumpkin puree. Separately, whipping cream is sweetened and flavored with vanilla, then whipped to stiff peaks before being folded into the pumpkin mixture. This folding preserves airiness, resulting in a light, fluffy mousse with a balanced sweetness and prominent pumpkin spice notes.
The texture is smooth and creamy, with softness from the whipped cream and the dense richness of the cream cheese, balanced by the pumpkin's moisture. No baking or crust is involved, making it a straightforward chilled dessert.
It is served in individual cups topped with the remaining whipped cream and optional toppings such as chocolate chips, cinnamon, or candied pecans for added texture and flavor variety. The mousse suits those seeking a pumpkin dessert with minimal effort and gluten-free requirements.
Notes suggest preparing the base mixture ahead of time, then folding in whipped cream before serving to save time. Variations include using whipped coconut milk for a dairy-free version and lighter options with reduced-fat cream cheese and whipped topping. These choices allow customization for diet preferences.
Ingredients
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
- 15 ounces pumpkin puree pure 100%
WHIPPED TOPPING:
- 1 pint whipping cream
- 1/4 cup white sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
OTHER TOPPINGS:
- chocolate chips
- cinnamon
- pecans candied
Instructions
- In a medium size bowl, whip together the cream cheese, brown sugar, and pumpkin pie spice until light and fluffy and completely blended.
- Add the pumpkin puree and mix until combined.
- In a separate bowl, whip together the whipped topping ingredients until it becomes thick and stiff peaks form.
- Fold together about 3/4 of the whipped topping with the pumpkin cheesecake mixture until completely mixed in.
- Spoon the mousse into individual cups. Use the remaining 1/4 of the whipped topping to top the mousse. Then sprinkle on chocolate chips, cinnamon, or candied pecans.
Notes
- Prepare the cream cheese and pumpkin base in advance, adding whipped topping just before serving to maintain texture.
- This dessert contains no crust, making it naturally gluten-free for those with dietary restrictions.
- Substitute whipped coconut milk for dairy-free versions by using well-chilled coconut milk whipped with sugar and vanilla.
- Use light cream cheese and light whipped topping for a lower-calorie version.
- Coconut milk options can also include light varieties to reduce richness.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 646 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 646kcal | 32% |
| Carbohydrates | 83g | 28% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 33g | 51% |
| Saturated Fat | 20g | 100% |
| Cholesterol | 106mg | 35% |
| Sodium | 249mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 327mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 75g | 150% |
| Vitamin A | 1764IU | 35% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 246mg | 25% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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