Creamy Pumpkin Mousse Recipe

This Creamy Pumpkin Mousse recipe is a perfect dessert that you can enjoy any time of year. I usually make this as a dessert for Thanksgiving dinner.

It’s made with simple ingredients and resembles the great taste of a traditional pumpkin pie. This is an easy no-bake dessert you can make for your family. This is a favorite pumpkin dessert in my household. It’s also perfect to serve on other special occasions especially if you have guests with a sweet tooth.

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Prep time: 10 minutes + time to chill
Serves: 4-6

Ingredients for Creamy Pumpkin Mousse

• 1 pint heavy whipping cream
• 6 T. real maple syrup, divided
• 1 15-oz. can of pumpkin purée (not pumpkin pie filling)
• 8 oz. cream cheese, softened, cubed
• 2 T. pumpkin pie spice
• 1 t. pure vanilla extract
• 1/3 c. half & half

Optional

• Pecan halves
• Ground cinnamon, for dusting
• Gingersnap cookies, for serving

Supplies Used

• Hand mixer

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How To Make Creamy Pumpkin Mousse?

#1. Beat the heavy cream in a large bowl with a hand mixer until it doubles in size. Add 2 tablespoons of maple syrup and continue beating until light and fluffy. Cover with a plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator until ready to use.

#2. Beat the pumpkin purée, cream cheese, pumpkin pie spice, vanilla extract, half &half, and remaining maple syrup in a large mixing bowl with the electric mixer until thoroughly blended.

#3. Taste and adjust seasonings, as desired, to get the rich pumpkin flavor. Then, transfer to individual dessert bowls. Cover and place in the refrigerator to chill for at least 1 hour.

#4. To serve, remove from refrigerator and top with maple whipped cream, pecans, and a sprinkle of ground cinnamon, if desired. Enjoy!

More Dessert Recipes to Try

If you loved this Creamy Pumpkin Mousse recipe, I recommend these desserts for you to try next time:

• Angel Food Cake
• Apple Tarte Tatin
• Blueberry Maple Crisp
• Cinnamon Apple Crisp
• Cherry Pecan Ice Cream
• Cinnamon Apple Blondies
• Lemon Strawberry Shortcake

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