Description
A light, fluffy, and creamy pumpkin dessert that captures the cozy flavors of fall in every spoonful. This easy, no-bake treat combines the richness of cream cheese and pumpkin with a hint of spice, and it’s finished with airy whipped cream for the perfect texture. Whether layered into parfaits, piped into tart shells, or served simply in dessert glasses, it’s an elegant crowd-pleaser that’s surprisingly simple to make. With only a handful of ingredients and no oven time required, it’s ideal for gatherings, make-ahead desserts, or just satisfying a seasonal craving.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup canned pumpkin purée (not pie filling)
- 8 oz full-fat cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream, chilled
- Optional: crushed graham crackers or cookies for layering
- Optional: whipped cream and chopped nuts for topping
Instructions
- Whip chilled heavy cream in a cold bowl until soft peaks form. Set aside.
- In a separate bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth.
- Add powdered sugar, brown sugar, and beat until fully incorporated.
- Mix in pumpkin purée, vanilla, and pumpkin pie spice until smooth and fluffy.
- Gently fold in whipped cream in batches, using a spatula, until fully blended.
- Spoon or pipe the mixture into glasses, tart shells, or ramekins.
- Chill for at least 2 hours before serving.
- Garnish with whipped cream, nuts, cinnamon, or maple drizzle as desired.
Notes
- For a stronger spice profile, add an extra pinch of nutmeg or clove.
- To make ahead, prepare the mousse up to 2 days in advance and store covered.
- Always taste before chilling to adjust sugar and spice levels.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 135mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 65mg