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Pumpkin Mousse Pie

Decadent Pumpkin Mousse Pie That’ll Impress Any Guest

This Pumpkin Mousse Pie is a no-bake dessert that combines creamy pumpkin mousse with a crunchy gingersnap crust.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Chill Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 2 cups gingersnap cookies Substitute with graham crackers or Oreo cookies if desired.
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter Use melted for the best texture.
For the Filling
  • 8 ounces cream cheese Ensure it's at room temperature for easy mixing.
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree Use canned or freshly made puree.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice Alternatively, use a mix of cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger.
For the Topping
  • 1 ½ cups heavy whipping cream Must be very cold for whipping.
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon

Equipment

  • Food processor
  • Mixing bowl
  • Electric mixer
  • Rubber spatula
  • 9-inch pie plate

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Process gingersnap cookies into fine crumbs. Mix crumbs with melted butter and a pinch of salt. Press into a 9-inch pie plate and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  2. Beat cream cheese with powdered sugar until smooth. Gradually mix in pumpkin puree, vanilla, and pumpkin pie spice.
  3. Whip heavy cream until soft peaks form. Fold into pumpkin mixture in batches.
  4. Pour mousse into chilled crust and smooth the top. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 3 hours.
  5. Whip together additional heavy cream, powdered sugar, maple syrup, and ground cinnamon until soft-stiff peaks form.
  6. Spread whipped topping over the chilled mousse and slice the pie into wedges.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 4gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 180mgFiber: 2gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for best results. Allow pie to chill for optimal flavor melding.

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