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The best pumpkin mousse recipe with homemade whipped cream, pumpkin puree, and maple syrup. A made from scratch pumpkin mouse without pudding.

This cozy fall no-bake dessert is a great alternative to pumpkin pie on Thanksgiving. A beautiful pumpkin mousse with simple ingredients and can be whipped up in about 10 minutes. The perfect Fall dessert.

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Pumpkin Mousse Ingredients

I skip the pumpkin pie filling and use pumpkin puree instead for just the right amount of pumpkin flavor in this fluffy dessert.

Some recipes for light and airy mousse use pudding. This one made from scratch skips the pudding. I also make my whipping cream from scratch and skip the cool whip.

• 1 pint of heavy whipping cream
• 6 tbsp. real maple syrup, divided
• 1 (15 oz.) can of pumpkin puree, like this (not pumpkin pie filling)
• 8 oz. cream cheese, softened and cubed
• 2 tbsp. Pumpkin pie spice
• 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract, this is my favorite brand
• 1/3 Cup Half & half

How long does pumpkin mousse last?

With proper storage, your light and fluffy dessert should last about 2 or 3 days. Cover tightly with plastic wrap or store in an airtight container. Keep in the refrigerator until ready to eat.

Instructions

Step 1

In a large bowl, beat the heavy cream until it doubles in size, using your electric mixer. then add 2 tablespoons of maple syrup and continue to beat until it is light and fluffy. Cover with plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator until ready to use.

Step 2

Add the pumpkin puree, cream cheese, pumpkin spice, vanilla, remaining maple syrup and half & half to a large bowl. Beat just until completely blended.

Step 3

Pour your prepared pumpkin mixture into the dessert bowls you have chosen. If using parfait glasses, spoon mousse carefully into each one to keep it really pretty and maintain the fluffy texture.

Cover tightly and place into the refrigerator to chill pumpkin mousse for at least one hour.

Step 4

Remove the creamy pumpkin mousse from the refrigerator and garnish as desired. A dollop of your delicious homemade whipped cream and a sprinkle of ground cinnamon is perfect.

Topping your mouse with whipped cream, a sprinkle of cinnamon and nice gingersnap cookies makes a nice presentation.

Garnishes for Pumpkin Mousse

Gingersnap cookies, grab my recipe for soft Gingersnap cookies right here

Pecans, available on Amazon

Ground cinnamon, a nice dusting is really pretty

Chocolate curls

Sprinkles, like these pretty Fall leaves

Ways To Serve Mousse

Serve your pumpkin fluff in individual parfait glasses for a special occasion with your favorite topping.

A beautiful Trifle bowl will really show off your creamy pumpkin mousse. You can even serve this cozy fall dessert as a no-bake mousse pie if you like.

Thanksgiving dinner seems to require a pumpkin dessert but it doesn’t always have to be pumpkin pie. Make this delicious pumpkin mousse recipe instead. It will become one of your family favorite Thanksgiving desserts.

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Pumpkin Banana Bread is the answer when you crave the right amount of pumpkin spice flavor

Cream Cheese Stuffed Pumpkin Spice Sweet Rolls, it’s a cheat recipe

Crockpot Pumpkin Streusel Coffee Cake, easy to make and makes the house smell delicious