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pumpkin mousse pie

Creamy Pumpkin Mousse Pie Recipe for 10 Blissful Bites

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A no-bake pumpkin mousse pie with a gingersnap crust and cinnamon maple whipped cream topping. Perfect for a quick and delicious dessert.

  • Total Time: 3 hours 20 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups gingersnap cookie crumbs
  • ½ cup unsalted butter (melted)
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 8 oz cream cheese (room temperature)
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 cup pure pumpkin puree
  • ½ tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream (very cold)
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream (very cold)
  • 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Prepare the crust by pulverizing gingersnap cookies into fine crumbs, mixing with melted butter and salt, then pressing into a pie plate.
  2. Refrigerate the crust while preparing the filling.
  3. Beat cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth.
  4. Add pumpkin puree, vanilla, and pumpkin pie spice, mixing until fully incorporated.
  5. Whip 1 cup of heavy cream to stiff peaks.
  6. Fold the whipped cream into the pumpkin mixture in two batches.
  7. Spread the mousse into the crust and refrigerate for at least 3 hours.
  8. Whip the remaining cream with powdered sugar, maple syrup, cinnamon, and vanilla for the topping.
  9. Spread the whipped cream on top of the chilled pie.
  10. Let the pie sit at room temperature for 20–30 minutes before slicing.

Notes

  • Use room temperature cream cheese to avoid lumps.
  • Chill the pie for at least 3 hours before serving.
  • Allow the pie to sit at room temperature briefly before slicing for easier removal.
  • Author: Emily Frost
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: No-Bake
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 420
  • Sugar: 28g
  • Sodium: 180mg
  • Fat: 28g
  • Saturated Fat: 16g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 38g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 85mg