Description
A no-bake, light, and airy pumpkin mousse dessert flavored with maple and warm spices, topped with a crunchy gingersnap crumble. Perfect for Thanksgiving or any fall gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream, cold
- 15 ounces canned pumpkin puree (not pie filling)
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened to room temperature
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup gingersnap cookies
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar (optional)
- Pinch of cinnamon
Instructions
- Drain the canned pumpkin puree in a fine-mesh strainer or on paper towels for 10 minutes to remove excess moisture, then transfer to a medium bowl.
- Whisk the softened cream cheese, maple syrup, vanilla extract, pumpkin pie spice, and salt into the drained pumpkin until smooth and lump-free.
- In a chilled large bowl, whip the cold heavy cream on medium-high speed until stiff peaks form (about 2-3 minutes).
- Gently fold the whipped cream into the pumpkin mixture using a spatula until just combined, being careful not to deflate the cream.
- Crush the gingersnap cookies into coarse crumbs using a rolling pin or food processor.
- Mix the cookie crumbs with melted butter and sugar (if using) until the texture resembles wet sand.
- Layer the mousse and gingersnap crumble in serving glasses or jars, finishing with a sprinkle of crumbs.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow the mousse to set and flavors to meld.
Notes
Ensure the pumpkin is thoroughly drained to prevent a runny mousse. Keep the cream and bowl very cold for best whipping results. Do not over-fold the cream to maintain a light texture. For extra flavor, the gingersnap crumble can be toasted at 350°F for 5 minutes before mixing with butter.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 18
- Fat: 20
- Saturated Fat: 12
- Carbohydrates: 22
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 4
Keywords: pumpkin mousse, maple pumpkin, no bake dessert, thanksgiving dessert, gingersnap crumble, fall recipes, easy dessert