Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Crust Preparation
- Preheat food processor to high setting. Add gingersnap cookies and pulse until finely crushed. Combine crushed cookies with melted butter and salt, mix until moistened, then press into 9-inch pie plate. Chill for at least 30 minutes.
Mousse Preparation
- In a stand mixer, beat room temperature cream cheese and powdered sugar on medium speed until smooth. Gradually add pumpkin puree, vanilla extract, and pumpkin pie spice, mixing until combined.
Whipping Cream
- In a chilled mixing bowl, pour cold whipping cream and whip on medium-high speed until soft peaks form, about 3-5 minutes.
Folding the Mousse
- Gently fold whipped cream into the pumpkin mixture using a spatula, maintaining the airy consistency.
Assemble Pie
- Transfer pumpkin mousse into the chilled crust and smooth the top. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 3 hours or overnight.
Whipped Cream Topping
- Whip additional cold heavy cream with powdered sugar, maple syrup, and ground cinnamon until soft-stiff peaks form. Spread over top of chilled pie.
Nutrition
Notes
Ensure cream cheese is at room temperature for smooth filling and avoid overwhipping the cream for topping.
