Description
Spiced Pumpkin Mousse Cups are a delightful treat that combines the rich flavors of pumpkin with warm spices, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin spice
- 1 tablespoon gelatin
- 1 cup crushed graham crackers
- 4 tablespoons butter, melted
Instructions
- Prepare the Graham Cracker Crust: Combine crushed graham crackers and melted butter, press into serving cups.
- Bloom the Gelatin: Sprinkle gelatin over cold water and let sit for 5 minutes.
- Make the Pumpkin Mousse: Mix pumpkin puree, sugar, vanilla extract, and pumpkin spice. Heat bloomed gelatin and stir into the mixture.
- Whip the Cream: Whip heavy cream until soft peaks form and fold into the pumpkin mixture.
- Assemble the Mousse Cups: Spoon pumpkin mousse over the crust in each cup.
- Chill and Serve: Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, then top with whipped cream and optional pumpkin spice before serving.
Notes
- For a lighter version, use whipped coconut cream instead of heavy cream.
- For a sugar-free option, consider using a sugar substitute like stevia.
- Ensure graham crackers are gluten-free for a gluten-free option.
- Chill mixing bowls and beaters before whipping cream for best results.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: pumpkin mousse, dessert, fall recipes, Thanksgiving dessert