Maple Pumpkin Mousse Recipe

Creamy Pumpkin Mousse with Maple Whipped Cream

Easy Gluten Free No Bake Dessert

When you want an easy make ahead dessert that tastes amazing, make this super creamy, gluten-free maple pumpkin mousse. 

The mousse itself is sweetened with maple syrup and the whipped cream is, too. 

It is most definitely dessert, but it is light and fluffy.

This is the perfect way to finish off a big meal without overdoing it. 

The recipe is simple and doesn’t involve too much hands on prep. 

It just takes a few minutes to whip up the whipped cream and a few minutes to mix the mousse. 

Then, you’ll need to be patient while it chills. 

You can make it the night before, if you’d like. Then you can add the whipped cream and garnish just before serving. 

This recipe is simple enough to serve with a regular weeknight meal, but is special enough for company. 

Serve it with your Thanksgiving or Christmas feast or serve it to friends and family who pop in for a holiday visit. 

Maple Pumpkin Mousse Recipe

Serves 4-6

Ingredients

1 pint Heavy Whipping Cream
6 T Maple Syrup
1 can Pumpkin Puree (15 ounces)
1/3 cup Half and Half
1 pkg. Cream Cheese (8 ounces)
1 t Vanilla Extract
2 T Pumpkin Pie Spice

Garnish

Pecan Halves
Ground Cinnamon

Supplies

Mixer
Two Mixing Bowls
Measuring Cups
Measuring Spoons
Dessert Bowls

Instructions

1) Beat the heavy whipping cream with a mixer until it doubles in size. Then add 2 T of the maple syrup and continue beating until light and fluffy. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

2) Beat the pumpkin, half and half, cream cheese, vanilla extract, pumpkin pie spice and the remaing 4 T maple syrup with mixer until thoroughly mixed.

3) Transfer to individual dessert bowls, cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least an hour.

4) When ready to serve, remove from refrigerator and top with maple whipped cream. Garnish with ground cinnamon and pecan halves.