Description
Pumpkin Mousse Cups are a delightful and creamy dessert that combines the flavors of pumpkin, spices, and whipped cream, perfect for fall celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Graham cracker crumbs (for serving)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine pumpkin puree, powdered sugar, pumpkin pie spice, and salt. Mix until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream and vanilla extract until soft peaks form.
- Gently fold the whipped cream into the pumpkin mixture until well combined.
- Chill the mousse in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
- Serve in cups topped with graham cracker crumbs and additional whipped cream if desired.
Notes
- For a lighter version, you can use whipped topping instead of heavy cream.
- Make sure to use pure pumpkin puree, not pumpkin pie filling.
- This dessert can be made a day in advance for convenience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 60mg