If you're looking for a dessert that is nice and light, but full of Fall flavor.. turn to this Pumpkin Mousse. The mild pumpkin flavor is balanced with warm spices and lightly sweetened with maple syrup. It's light, airy and absolutely divine.
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword Pumpkin Mousse
Prep Time 15 minutesminutes
Cook Time 0 minutesminutes
Chill 1 hourhour
Total Time 1 hourhour15 minutesminutes
Servings 6servings
Calories 286kcal
Ingredients
1cuppumpkincanned
1/2cupmaple syrup
1teaspoonpumpkin pie spice
1/2teaspoonvanilla extract
1packetunflavored gelatin3 teaspoons
1/3cupwater
1 1/2cupsheavy cream
Instructions
In a small bowl, sprinkle the gelatin over the 1/3 cup of water and let it soak for 5 minutes. After it has soaked, microwave it for 10 seconds and stir until the gelatin melts. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the pumpkin, maple syrup, pumpkin pie spice, and vanilla. Pour the melted gelatin into the pumpkin mixture and stir until well combined.
Whip the cream until stiff peaks form. Fold into the pumpkin mixture until combined.
Transfer to serving glasses and chill for 1 hour. Serve with extra whip cream, a sprinkle of pumpkin pie spice and pecans as a garnish. Enjoy!