Description
A creamy and fluffy Pumpkin Mousse infused with warm spices, perfect for autumn gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ginger (optional)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon gelatin (or vegan alternative)
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by measuring out the pumpkin and gathering everything else.
- In a large mixing bowl, whip the heavy cream until thickened, gradually adding sugar until soft peaks form.
- In another bowl, combine pumpkin puree, vanilla, and spices, blending until smooth.
- Gently fold the whipped cream into the pumpkin mixture until well incorporated.
- Dissolve gelatin according to package instructions and fold it into the mixture.
- Spoon the mousse into serving dishes, cover, and refrigerate for at least 240 minutes.
- Top with whipped cream or caramel just before serving, adding gingersnaps or pecans for crunch if desired.
Notes
For a dairy-free version, substitute heavy cream with coconut cream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Pumpkin, Mousse, Autumn, Dessert, Spices