Description
Creamy 5 ingredients pumpkin mousse delights dessert enthusiasts with its silky texture and rich autumn flavors. Chilled and elegantly simple, you will savor each spoonful of this effortless seasonal treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup pumpkin puree (canned or homemade)
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice (or a mix of cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare a large mixing bowl and whip the heavy cream using an electric mixer at medium-high speed until soft, billowy peaks develop.
- Gradually incorporate powdered sugar and vanilla extract, continuing to whip until the cream forms sturdy, glossy peaks that hold their shape.
- Delicately integrate pumpkin puree and pumpkin pie spice, folding gently to maintain the mousse’s ethereal texture and prevent deflation.
- Distribute the velvety mixture into individual serving vessels, ensuring an even and elegant presentation.
- Refrigerate the mousse for a minimum of 60 minutes, allowing the flavors to harmonize and the texture to set into a luxurious, creamy consistency.
- Before serving, optionally garnish with a delicate dusting of pumpkin pie spice or a cloud-like dollop of additional whipped cream for extra indulgence.
Notes
- Preserve the mousse’s delicate texture by folding ingredients gently, using a spatula with light, sweeping motions to maintain its airiness.
- Enhance flavor complexity by using freshly ground pumpkin pie spice instead of pre-mixed, which can taste stale and less vibrant.
- Create dairy-free alternatives by substituting heavy cream with coconut cream, ensuring a similar rich consistency while accommodating vegan dietary needs.
- Boost nutritional value by incorporating a small amount of Greek yogurt, which adds protein and creates a slightly tangier flavor profile without compromising the mousse’s smooth texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 256 kcal
- Sugar: 13 g
- Sodium: 10 mg
- Fat: 23 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg