Ingredients: 1 cup pumpkin puree 1/2 cup heavy cream 1/4 cup sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Instructions:
- In a medium bowl, combine the pumpkin puree, heavy cream, sugar, and vanilla extract. Mix well and set aside.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg whites and sugar until they are stiff peaks form. Add the pumpkin mixture to the egg whites and mix until everything is combined.
- Pour the mousse into a serving dish and top with whipped cream if desired. Serve immediately or store in the fridge for later use!
Creamy Pumpkin Mousse
Creamy, dreamy, and light as a feather – this super simple pumpkin mousse is a real fall fantasy. It’s rich with fall flavor from ingredients like pumpkin pie spice, maple syrup, and pumpkin puree. The creaminess comes from luscious ingredients like vanilla pudding mix and heavy cream! While I like to dig into this mousse with a spoon just as it is, there are plenty of other ways to enjoy it, too. You can serve it with a scoop of ice cream, in between two homemade cookies like a sandwich, or with a slice of your favorite cake. That’s what I love about mousse – it’s delicious in so many different ways.
How to Make Pumpkin Mousse
Whisk the heavy cream, maple syrup, and vanilla. Refrigerate the whipped mixture. Beat together the pumpkin puree, cream cheese, and pumpkin pie spice. Mix in the milk and heavy cream. Whisk in the pudding mix. Fold in the whipped cream. Spoon the mousse into serving containers. Chill. Garnish, serve, and enjoy!
Pumpkin Mousse Ingredients & Notes
Heavy Cream: Whips into whipped cream to lighten the texture and add richness in flavor to the mousse. Maple Syrup: Adds sweetness and earthiness. Be sure to use pure maple syrup, not pancake syrup. Vanilla: Pure vanilla extract enhances the flavor of the pumpkin and maple syrup. Pumpkin Puree: What makes this a pumpkin mousse! Be sure to use puree, not pumpkin pie filling. Milk: Helps the pudding mix dissolve. Pudding Mix: Gives the mousse substance and adds sweetness. Cream Cheese: Adds tanginess to help balance out the sweetness. Pumpkin Pie Spice: Adds the classic pumpkin pie flavor!
Serve it with a dollop of whipped cream and a gingersnap or all on its own. No matter how you choose to enjoy it, this pumpkin mousse won’t disappoint. Thanksgiving is just around the corner! Make sure your dessert table is ready to go with delicious homemade treats like this decadent homemade mousse.
Can I use homemade pumpkin puree for this mousse recipe?
Yes, you sure can! While I typically use puree from the can to save time, you can definitely roast a pie pumpkin and make the puree yourself.
What toppings go well with pumpkin mousse?
Gingersnap cookies, whipped cream, graham crackers, and more! Feel free to get a little creative with the toppings here. Mousse is one of my favorite desserts for the consistency alone. Pumpkin mousse is one of my all-time favorites for the flavor, too! If you make this recipe be sure to leave us a comment or rating. Enjoy!
