Creamy Pumpkin Mousse with Maple Whipped Cream
Creamy Pumpkin Mousse with Maple Whipped Cream is a delicious and indulgent dessert made with a smooth and velvety pumpkin mousse flavored with warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg. The mousse is then topped with a light and airy whipped cream that is sweetened with maple syrup, adding a rich and sweet flavor to complement the pumpkin.
Ingredients
- 1 pint heavy whipping cream
- 6 tablespoons maple syrup real, divided
- 15 oz. pumpkin purée canned, not pumpkin pie filling
- 8 oz. cream cheese softened, cubed
- 2 tablespoons pumpkin pie spice
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract real
- 1/3 cup half and half
- Optional:
- Pecan halves
- Ground cinnamon for dusting
- Ginger Snap cookies for serving
Instructions
- Beat the heavy whipping cream in a large bowl with a hand mixer until it doubles in size. Add 2 tablespoons of maple syrup and continue beating until light and fluffy. Cover and place in the refrigerator until ready to use.
- Beat the pumpkin purée, cream cheese, pumpkin pie spice, vanilla extract, half &half, and remaining maple syrup in a large mixing bowl with a hand mixer until thoroughly blended.
- Taste and adjust seasonings, as desired, and transfer to individual dessert bowls. Cover and place in the refrigerator to chill for at least 1 hour.
- To serve, remove from refrigerator and top with maple whipped cream, pecans, and a sprinkle of ground cinnamon, if desired. Enjoy!
Disclaimer
Some parts of recipe maybe AI-generated.
Nutrition
Calories: 501kcal (25%)Carbohydrates: 24g (8%)Protein: 6g (12%)Fat: 44g (68%)Saturated Fat: 27g (169%)Polyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 132mg (44%)Sodium: 156mg (7%)Potassium: 355mg (10%)Fiber: 3g (13%)Sugar: 16g (18%)Vitamin A: 12757IU (255%)Vitamin C: 5mg (6%)Calcium: 171mg (17%)Iron: 2mg (11%)
Disclaimer
Nutritional information for this recipe is an approximation and is not to be construed as medical advice.
