Description
Creamy pumpkin mousse delights palates with its rich, silky texture and warm autumn spices. Seasonal ingredients blend seamlessly, creating a simple dessert that satisfies sweet cravings without complicated preparation.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 cup heavy cream
Sweeteners:
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
Spices and Flavoring:
- 1 teaspoon (5 milliliters) pumpkin pie spice
- 1 teaspoon (5 milliliters) vanilla extract
Instructions
- Whisk pumpkin puree, brown sugar, and pumpkin pie spice in a large mixing bowl until ingredients are thoroughly blended and smooth.
- In a separate chilled bowl, use an electric mixer to whip heavy cream until it creates firm, sturdy peaks that hold their shape.
- Carefully incorporate the whipped cream into the pumpkin mixture, using a folding technique to maintain the cream’s airy texture and prevent deflation.
- Drizzle vanilla extract into the mousse and gently stir until the ingredient is evenly distributed throughout the mixture.
- Transfer the mousse to a serving container and refrigerate for a minimum of 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld and texture to set.
- Before serving, optionally garnish with a sprinkle of additional pumpkin pie spice, dollop of whipped cream, or crushed graham crackers for added visual appeal and texture.
Notes
- Swap brown sugar with maple syrup or honey for a natural sweetener twist that adds depth to the mousse’s flavor profile.
- Use coconut cream instead of heavy cream to create a dairy-free version that’s equally creamy and indulgent.
- Toast pumpkin pie spice in a dry pan for 30 seconds before mixing to enhance its aromatic qualities and bring out more intense warming notes.
- For a lighter texture, separate egg whites and gently fold them into the mixture to create a more airy, soufflé-like consistency that melts in your mouth.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 40 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg