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Pumpkin Mousse Pie

Indulge in Creamy Pumpkin Mousse Pie This Fall

This Easy No-Bake Pumpkin Mousse Pie is a luscious treat that captures autumn's essence with its creamy filling and crunchy crust.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Chill Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 2 cups Gingersnap Cookies Can substitute with graham crackers or Oreos.
  • ½ cup Unsalted Butter Melted.
  • ¼ teaspoon Kosher Salt
For the Mousse
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese Room temperature.
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar
  • 1 cup Pure Pumpkin Puree Not pumpkin pie filling.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Preferably pure vanilla.
  • 1 teaspoon Pumpkin Pie Spice Can substitute individual spices.
  • 1 cup Heavy Whipping Cream Very cold.
For the Whipped Topping
  • ¼ cup Powdered Sugar Optional.
  • 2 tablespoons Maple Syrup Can substitute with honey.
  • ½ teaspoon Ground Cinnamon

Equipment

  • Food processor
  • Stand Mixer
  • Mixing bowl
  • spatula
  • 9-inch pie plate

Method
 

Crust Preparation
  1. 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
  1. 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
  1. 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
  1. Gently fold whipped cream into the pumpkin mixture using a spatula, maintaining the airy consistency.
Assemble Pie
  1. 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
  1. 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

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 14gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 1000IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure cream cheese is at room temperature for smooth filling and avoid overwhipping the cream for topping.

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