Description
A creamy and airy dessert that captures the essence of fall, blending pumpkin purée with warm spices and whipped cream.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup pumpkin purée
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon ginger
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon unflavored gelatin (optional)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the pumpkin purée, sugar, and spices until smooth.
- In another bowl, beat the heavy cream until soft peaks form.
- If using, dissolve gelatin in warm water and whisk it into the pumpkin mixture.
- Gently fold the whipped cream into the pumpkin mixture in batches.
- Spoon the mixture into serving cups and refrigerate for at least four hours or overnight.
- Garnish with whipped cream and enjoy!
Notes
Avoid over-whipping the cream to maintain a light texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: pumpkin mousse, fall dessert, Thanksgiving dessert, creamy dessert