Easy Pumpkin Mousse
This smooth and creamy pumpkin mousse recipe puts a delicious and tasty twist on a traditional pumpkin pie.
Servings 4 - 6 Servings
Ingredients
- 1 pint of heavy cream
- 6 tablespoons real maple syrup divided
- 1 15- oz. can pumpkin puree not pumpkin pie filling
- 8 oz. cream cheese softened, cubed
- 2 tablespoons pumpkin pie spice
- 1 teaspoon real vanilla extract
- ⅓ cup half & half
- Optional – pecan halves ground cinnamon for dusting, and ginger snaps for serving
Instructions
- Beat the heavy whipping cream in a large bowl with a hand mixer until it doubles in size.
- Add 2 tablespoons of maple syrup and continue beating on medium speed until light and fluffy. Cover and place in the refrigerator until ready to use.
- Beat the pumpkin purée, cream cheese, pumpkin spice, vanilla extract, half &half, and remaining maple syrup in a large mixing bowl with a hand mixer until thoroughly blended into a fluffy mousse.
- Taste and adjust seasonings as desired, then transfer and divide mousse into individual ramekins or dessert bowls. Cover and place in the refrigerator to chill for at least 1 hour.
- To serve, remove from refrigerator and top with maple whipped cream, pecans, and a sprinkle of ground cinnamon, if desired. Enjoy!