Description
A delightful and airy Pumpkin Mousse that captures the essence of autumn, perfect for gathering around the table with family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 egg whites
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine pumpkin puree, granulated sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla extract. Whisk until smooth and the sugar is fully dissolved.
- In a separate bowl, beat the heavy cream until soft peaks form. Gently fold this cream into the pumpkin mixture, ensuring you maintain the fluffiness.
- In another bowl, whip egg whites until stiff peaks form. Carefully fold the egg whites into the pumpkin mixture, using a spatula to maintain that light texture.
- Spoon the mousse into serving dishes and refrigerate for at least an hour to set.
- Garnish with whipped cream, a sprinkle of cinnamon, or a drizzle of caramel sauce just before serving.
Notes
Use gentle, sweeping motions when folding to maintain the mousse’s light texture. Don’t skip refrigerating to help the flavors meld.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Pumpkin, Mousse, Dessert, Fall, Autumn, Easy Recipe