4.6 from 15 votes
Pumpkin Mousse Recipe
This pumpkin mousse is one of my favorite light desserts to make in the fall. It's fluffy, full of pumpkin flavor, and so easy to whip up!
Prep Time
10 mins
Additional Time
2 hrs
Total Time
2 hrs 10 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 722 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 cups heavy cream cold and divided
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1½ cups pumpkin puree
- 1 cup whole milk
- 3.4 ounces vanilla pudding mix (1 box)
- 4 ounces cream cheese room temperature (½ brick)
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
Instructions
- In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, beat 1½ cups of heavy cream along with the maple syrup and vanilla on medium speed until stiff peaks form, about 2 minutes.
- Remove the mixture to a bowl and place it in the refrigerator while you make the pudding base.
- Add the pumpkin puree, cream cheese, and pumpkin pie spice to the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment and beat them together until combined, about 1 minute.
- With the mixer on low, slowly add the milk and the remaining ½ cup of heavy cream. Mix until combined.
- Add the pudding mix and whisk on medium speed until the mixture is well combined and thickened slightly, about 2 minutes.
- Gently fold the whipped cream mixture into the pudding mixture.
- Spoon or pipe the mousse into serving containers. Chill for at least 2 hours before serving.
- Garnish with crumbled gingersnaps or graham crackers.
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Notes
- Storage: Store pumpkin mousse in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
Nutrition Information
Calories
722kcal
(36%)
Carbohydrates
52g
(17%)
Protein
8g
(16%)
Fat
55g
(85%)
Saturated Fat
34g
(170%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
14g
Cholesterol
170mg
(57%)
Sodium
304mg
(13%)
Potassium
486mg
(14%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
42g
(84%)
Vitamin A
16529IU
(331%)
Vitamin C
5mg
(6%)
Calcium
232mg
(23%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 722
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 722kcal | 36% |
| Carbohydrates | 52g | 17% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 55g | 85% |
| Saturated Fat | 34g | 170% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Cholesterol | 170mg | 57% |
| Sodium | 304mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 486mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 42g | 84% |
| Vitamin A | 16529IU | 331% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 232mg | 23% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.