Quick and Easy Pumpkin Mousse Recipe
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Quick and Easy Pumpkin Mousse

By: Kristin_California 
"This is a fast easy treat around the holidays. Pour into chocolate shells purchased at any kitchen store for an elegant touch or with graham crackers for dipping. You can also heat ingredients in the microwave on high for 30 second intervals if you are short on time."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.2 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (5)

Prep Time:
5 Min
Cook Time:
10 Min
Ready In:
2 Hrs 45 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 10 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 24 marshmallows
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup canned pumpkin
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
  • 1/3 cup confectioners' sugar
  • 1 cup heavy cream

Directions

  1. Melt the butter in a large skillet. Stir in the marshmallows, milk, and pumpkin. Stir frequently until melted and smooth. Remove from heat; stir in vanilla and pumpkin pie spice. Cool completely, about 30 minutes.
  2. Combine 1/3 cup confectioners' sugar and 1 cup heavy cream in a large bowl. Use an electric mixer to beat until stiff peaks form. Fold whipped cream into cooled pumpkin mixture. Pour mousse into ramekins or chocolate shells. Cover and refrigerate until firm, about 2 hours.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 176 | Total Fat: 10.3g | Cholesterol: 37mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 16, 2011 by endorphin84   view full review
I made this for a housewarming party the other night and it was a HUGE success. I've never...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 27, 2010 by parshe   view full review
Yummy and easy! I doubled the pumpkin pie spice and added graham cracker & cinnamon stick as...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 28, 2011 by KARENKINM   view full review
This isn't something I'd make often, but I did enjoy it and it was a change of pace. I was...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 8, 2011 by Dawn G   view full review
This is fabulous!! I serve it with vanilla pudding (1:1 ratio) and top with crushed ginger...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 25, 2010 by Sherrie_IL.   view full review
I THINK THIS RECIPE IS GOOD,I HAD TO USE COOL WHIP SO IT MIGHT HAVE MADE THE DIFFERENCE W/ THE...

 

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