Just because dessert is beloved, that doesn’t mean it requires tons of effort! 5-Ingredient Pumpkin Mousse proves that in only a few minutes with a few ingredients, you can have an Autumnal dessert ready to impress a crowd!
We all like to feel fancy every now and then. Sometimes we splurge for expensive wine, other times we make an upscale dessert. Just because something is extravagant, doesn’t mean it needs to be difficult.
Enter this 5-Ingredient Pumpkin Mousse, perfect for company or a dinner party! Simply whip some cream cheese, brown sugar, pumpkin spice, and pure pumpkin together before topping with creamy whipped topping. 15 minutes of your time means a decadent dessert that is restaurant-worthy!
The Easiest Dessert Ever!
No joke, mousse is one of the most simple desserts to assemble. There is no cooking time, all you need is a little patience while the mousse chills in the fridge. If you can wait a few hours to enjoy it, then you can make mousse at home!
Many different recipes call for various ingredients. The bottom line is that you need to whip enough air into the mousse to make it creamy, light, and airy. For this recipe, cream cheese is whipped to add the exact texture needed. Once it’s whipped, top with even more whipped topping for a nice textual contrast.
Ingredients in 5-Ingredient Pumpkin Mousse
- 8 oz. cream cheese, softened
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- 1 ½ teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
- 1 15-oz. can pumpkin puree
- Cool Whip, for topping
How to Make 5-Ingredient Pumpkin Mousse
Begin by whipping your cream cheese with your brown sugar using a hand mixer. Beat the two ingredients together until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes.
Sprinkle in the pumpkin pie spice, followed by the pumpkin puree. Beat together well until everything is light and airy, or about another 5 minutes.
Spoon into 4 glass ramekins. Place into the refrigerator and chill for a minimum of 4 hours.
When ready to serve, place a dollop of Cool Whip on top, followed by a sprinkle of pumpkin pie spice. Enjoy!
5-Ingredient Pumpkin Mousse
Ingredients
- 1 8-oz. package cream cheese, softened
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
- 1 15-oz. can pumpkin puree
- Cool Whip, for topping
Instructions
- Begin by whipping your cream cheese with your brown sugar using a hand mixer. Beat the two ingredients together until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes.
- Sprinkle in the pumpkin pie spice, followed by the pumpkin puree. Beat together well until everything is light and airy, or about another 5 minutes.
- Spoon into 4 glass ramekins. Place into the refrigerator and chill for a minimum of 4 hours.
- When ready to serve, place a dollop of Cool Whip on top, followed by a sprinkle of pumpkin pie spice. Enjoy!
