How to Make Pumpkin Mousse

Pumpkin mousse is a sweet and frothy dessert, that is enjoyable any time of the year, especially after Thanksgiving dinner. Here is how to make pumpkin mousse.



Yields 8 servings

Ingredients

• 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened


• 1/4 cup (50g) sugar


• 1 can (15 ounces) solid-pack pumpkin or pumpkin puree


• 1 package (3.4 ounces) instant vanilla pudding mix


• 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice


• 1 cup (240 ml) cold milk


• 1 carton (4 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed

Steps

1. Beat the cream cheese and sugar together until achieving a smooth and creamy mixture.


2. Add and beat the pumpkin in slowly.


3. Blend in the pumpkin pie spice and pudding mix.


4. Use a low beating speed and gradually mix in the milk.


5. Use a rubber spatula to fold the whipped topping in.


6. Place in the refrigerator to chill until ready to serve.


7. Finished.

Video

Tips

• Try making your own pumpkin pie spice (goes great with chocolate chip cookies):
  
  
  
  • 1 teaspoon of cinnamon
  
  
  • 1/2 teaspoon of ginger
  
  
  • 1/4 teaspoon of cloves (or allspice)
  
  
  • 1/4 teaspoon of ground nutmeg
  
  
  
  


• Try a lower fat recipe by substituting low-fat/fat-free products for the cream cheese, milk, and whipped topping used.

Things You'll Need

• Mixing bowl


• Hand or stand mixer

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• How to Make Mini Pumpkin Pies

Sources and Citations

• Original source of article, Taste of Home, http://ift.tt/1r7YFm6, Pumpkin Mousse

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