Quick and Easy Pumpkin Mousse

This fluffy pumpkin mousse made with canned pumpkin, sweetened whipped cream, melted marshmallows, and pumpkin pie spice makes a fun fall dessert.

Quick and Easy Pumpkin Mousse

Course: DesertsCuisine: European
Prep Time

5 mins

Cook Time

10

minutes
Additional Time

2

minutes
Total Time

2 hrs 45 mins

Servings

10

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon — butter

  • 24 — marshmallows

  • ½ cup — milk

  • ½ cup — canned pumpkin

  • 1 teaspoon — vanilla extract

  • 1 teaspoon — pumpkin pie spice

  • ⅓ cup — confectioners’ sugar

  • 1 cup — heavy cream

Directions

  • Melt butter in a large skillet; stir in 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.
  • 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.

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