Easy 3 ingredient pumpkin mousse recipe
Welcome to the world of simple and delicious desserts! If you're a fan of all things pumpkin and looking for an easy-to-make dessert, you're in for a real treat. Today, we're diving into a 3 ingredient pumpkin mousse recipe that's as easy as pie (or should we say mousse?).
Servings: servings
Equipment
- 1 Electric mixer
- 1 sifter
Ingredients
- 8 ounce full fat cream cheese (226 g) room temperature
- 15 ounce 100% pure pumpkin pureé (425 g)
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar spooned and leveled
Instructions
- Using a large bowl, mix the cream cheese with an electric mixer at medium-high speed for 1 minute, or until it is creamy and no lumps are visible.8 ounce (226.8 g) full fat cream cheese (226 g)
- Add the pumpkin pureé and mix until just combined. Scrape the sides and bottom of the bowl.15 ounce (425.2 g) 100% pure pumpkin pureé (425 g)
- Sift the powdered sugar into the pumpkin mixture and mix on medium speed, until reaching a fluffy texture in your mousse. About 30 seconds to 1 minute.1/2 cup (60 g) powdered sugar
- Scoop the fluffy mousse into small ramekins or individual glasses. Cover with a lid or with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 3 hours or overnight.
- When the mousse is ready, you can top it with a dollop of whipped cream or Cool Whip if desired. Serve cold.
Notes
Expert tips for this easy mousse recipe
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Ingredient Quality: Start with high-quality ingredients. Because this recipe has just three ingredients, the quality of what you use can greatly affect how your dessert turns out.
- Soft Cream Cheese: Let the cream cheese warm up to room temperature. This makes it easier to blend and gives your puree a smooth texture.
- Smooth Sugar: Sift your powdered sugar before using it. This way, you won't have any lumps, and it mixes in evenly.
- Chill It: For the best flavor and texture, put your pumpkin puree in the fridge for at least 4 hours before serving. This gives the flavors a chance to mix and the texture to firm up.
