Spiced Pumpkin Mousse Recipe

Spiced Pumpkin Mousse Recipe Spiced Pumpkin Mousse Recipe photo by Taste of Home Rating 5

“Kids love to dip into this pumpkin mousse!” Gingersnaps add crunch to this creamy, smooth-as-silk mousse that’s spiced just right. —Lara Pennell, Mauldin, South Carolina

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Spiced Pumpkin Mousse Recipe
  • Prep: 30 min. + chilling
  • Yield: 6 Servings
25 5 30

Ingredients

  • 1-1/2 teaspoons unflavored gelatin
  • 4-1/2 teaspoons cold water
  • 3 egg yolks
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 1-1/2 cups canned pumpkin
  • 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1-1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 18 gingersnap cookies, divided

Directions

  • In a small saucepan, sprinkle gelatin over water; let stand for 1 minute or until softened. Beat in egg yolks and sugar. Cook and stir over medium heat until a thermometer reads 160° and mixture has thickened, about 5 minutes.
  • Transfer to a small bowl; beat until cool and thickened, about 3 minutes. Beat in pumpkin and spices. Refrigerate for 1 hour or until set.
  • In a small bowl, beat cream and vanilla until stiff peaks form. Fold into pumpkin mixture.
  • Coarsely crumble 12 gingersnaps; sprinkle into six parfait or dessert dishes. Spoon or pipe mousse over the top. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour or until set. Just before serving, garnish with remaining gingersnaps. Yield: 6 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving equals 442 calories, 27 g fat (15 g saturated fat), 184 mg cholesterol, 168 mg sodium, 48 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 5 g protein.

Originally published as Spiced Pumpkin Mousse in Taste of Home October/November 2008, p43

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Reviewed on Nov. 05, 2011 by kristinscotth

As far as pumpkin desserts go, I think this was pretty good. The gingersnaps really made it yummy. I wouldn't say this is the best dessert I've ever eaten, but I might make it again if I were trying to use up some leftover pumpkin, OR in the mood for a Fall-ish dessert.

Reviewed on Feb. 01, 2011 by Stacey4

I made this recipe about a year ago and it was very soupy. I guess I did it wrong because it looked nothing like the picture. I'm also have really bad luck with making deserts. However, the flavor was really good, so maybe I'll try this one again. I welcome any suggestions for getting this to set properly. I also have come to accept that it might just be me :)

Reviewed on Nov. 30, 2010 by RachelStock

I followed the recipe for the first two steps, and then let the gelatin/pumpkin mixture set in the fridge overnight. I then plopped the set mixture into my stand mixer to make it smooth again. I substituted a tub of fat-free whipped topping for the heavy cream to lighten it up. It was a classy change from standard pumpkin pie at the Thanksgiving table.

Reviewed on Nov. 21, 2010 by runnnergirlrohrer

Delicous! No need for gingersnaps.

Reviewed on Nov. 11, 2010 by cburston

Love this dip! Would recommend.

Reviewed on Sep. 07, 2010 by parksville

Really tasty and light. I made it a day ahead of serving which caused the cookies on the bottom to go a little soggy, but the flavour is still there. Also whipped up more cream for a topping then added crushed gingersnaps to that. Yum, yum! Will definitely make again, very easy recipe.

Reviewed on Nov. 19, 2009 by donovansquared

This is soooo good! I love pumpkin and this totally hit the spot. It tastes like pumpkin pie filling, but lighter. I took it to a church event in a 2qt dish with crumbled gingersnaps on the side for people to put on top. Everyone wants the recipe now! I followed the recipe exactly and loved it. Definitely making it alot this holiday season!!

Reviewed on Nov. 16, 2009 by reindeer01

Although I am not a mousse fan, I really liked this recipe. I substituted pumpkin pie spice to taste for the list of spices in the recipe as well as prepared whipped topping instead of the whipping cream and vanilla. The recipe is so flexible that the substitutions worked out just fine. I'll definitely be making this again and again.

Reviewed on Nov. 12, 2009 by kar52

I make a mousse that is very simalar,I use 8oz. cream cheese and a 8 oz. tub of cool whip. and put in in a sprig form pan on top of a graham cracker crust,sooo yummy!!!

Reviewed on Nov. 10, 2009 by denmeyer

This is the best mousse I have ever had. My husband and all the neighbors loved it and it was so easy and quick to make.

 
 

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