Rich, creamy, and fully of pumpkin flavors, this easy pumpkin mousse is the perfect dessert for your holiday table!

When you need a quick dessert for the holidays, and you don’t have time to bake, what do you normally reach for? In the past, I would run to the store and buy a pie.

Now, that’s not the worst thing you could ever do. Honestly. I think that there is enough stress around the holidays that buying a pie from the grocery store or bakery should ever make you hang your head in shame.

Having said that, I found that this delicious pumpkin mousse is an easy, no bake dessert that can be made in minutes. Just a few ingredients that you probably already have on hand and you are good to go with a creamy pumpkin dessert that is sure to please!

Can I use pumpkin pie spice instead of separate ingredients?

Yes, you sure can. If you want to use pumpkin spice, add 2 teaspoons instead of the other spices.

Ingredients you need:

• Pumpkin puree
• Cream cheese
• Granulated sugar
• Heavy whipping cream
• Cinnamon
• Nutmeg
• Ground cloves
• Salt
• Vanilla extract

Making your pumpkin mousse:

1. In a stand mixer, add pumpkin puree, cream cheese and sugar. Beat until well combined.
2. Add remaining ingredients and beat until thick and creamy, and soft peaks begin to form.
3. Spoon pumpkin mixture into jars and chill before serving.
4. Top with whipped cream if desired.

How far in advance can I make this dessert recipe?

This will store well in the fridge for up to 3 days, as long as you cover it with foil or plastic wrap. I would suggest that you wait to put the whipped cream on it just before serving.

Other holiday recipes to serve with this dessert:

• Easy Whipped Coffee
• Cranberry sauce
• How to roast a turkey
• Cornbread dressing

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Pumpkin Mousse

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Additional Time: 3 hours

Total Time: 3 hours 15 minutes

Rich, creamy, and fully of pumpkin flavors, this easy pumpkin mousse is the perfect dessert for your holiday table!

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Ingredients

• 1 can pumpkin puree
• 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

1. In a stand mixer, with a whisk attachment, or using a hand mixer, beat pumpkin puree, cream cheese and sugar for 1 minute on medium high speed.
2. Add remaining ingredients and beat 3-5 minutes until thick and creamy.
3. Spoon into serving containers and chill for at least 2 hours before serving.

Nutrition Information

Yield 4 Serving Size 1
Amount Per Serving Calories 340Total Fat 21gSaturated Fat 13gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 6gCholesterol 62mgSodium 167mgCarbohydrates 37gFiber 4gSugar 31gProtein 4g

I do my best to make sure these numbers are accurate, however, please be your own best advocate and double check!