Pumpkin Mousse Recipe: Sweet, Light, and Perfect for Fall
Learn how to make a simple and delicious pumpkin mousse recipe for a fall dessert! It only takes five minutes to make and a few hours to chill. Easy, creamy, and perfect for an autumn gathering or Thanksgiving.
Those who know me well just love it when autumn rolls around. They know I’m going to do my usual thing with pumpkin. And put it in literally everything. Bread. Brownies. Bagels. Even smoothies!
Some might call it an obsession, but that word has a negative connotation to me. I’m an appreciator. Picture more of a pumpkin spice love affair than a stalker situation.
And speaking of love affair, there’s a new dessert I’m having one with – this pumpkin mousse. I’m really excited to share the recipe with you!
There’s a lot to say about this mousse, but most of all, it’s just really creamy and delicious. It’s the perfect amount of sweetness as well. It’s not over complicated, and I feel it has just the right pumpkin flavor. Nothing fake tasting here.
Are you ready to check out this delicious mousse recipe? Here’s what you’re going to need:
Ingredients
- 2 cups cold heavy cream (divided)
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups pumpkin puree
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 package (3.4 ounces) vanilla pudding mix
- 4 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
Tools
- Mixer with whisk attachment or hand mixer
- Piping bags (optional)
Store any leftover mousse in an airtight container in the fridge for up to two days.
Biscoff or gingerbread cookies are tasty if you want to use this mousse as a dip. I’m sure there are plenty of other things you could dip in it as well that would be delicious.
I piped the mousse into the containers for a fancy little display or a holiday dinner. But you can scoop it into a bowl if you like! It tastes delicious either way.
Get the printable recipe card below.
Pumpkin Mousse
Equipment
- 1 Mixer
Ingredients
- 2 cups cold heavy cream divided
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups pure pumpkin puree
- 1 cup whole milk
- 3.4 ounces vanilla pudding mix 1 package
- 4 ounces cream cheese softened
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
Instructions
- Add 1 1/2 cups of heavy cream along with the maple syrup and vanilla to the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment. Beat on medium speed until stiff peaks form – about two minutes.
- Remove the mixture to a bowl and place it in the fridge while you make the pudding base.
- Add the pumpkin puree and cream cheese to the stand mixer and beat them together until combined.
- With the mixer on low, slowly add the milk and remaining 1/2 cup heavy cream. Mix until combined.
- Finally, add the pudding mix and whisk on medium speed until the mixture is well combined and thickened slightly, about two minutes.
- Add the whipped cream and fold it gently into the pudding mixture.
- Spoon or pipe the mousse into serving containers and garnish with crumbled gingersnaps or graham crackers. Chill at least two hours and enjoy.
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Did you enjoy this dessert? Let me know in the comments! I’d also love for you to check out these other pumpkin recipes:
Blondies • Chocolate Chip Cookies • Chocolate Pumpkin Bread • Cranberry Muffins • Creme Brulee • Cupcakes • Icebox Cake • Mug Cake • No Bake Bars • Pancakes • Pudding • Sugar Cookies • Whoopie Pies
