Pumpkin Pie Mousse Parfaits Dessert
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Pumpkin Pie Mousse Parfaits are the epitome of autumn indulgence! They’re perfect for capturing the essence of the fall season with each delicious spoonful.
Pumpkin Pie Mousse Parfaits
With layers of heavenly pumpkin mousse and crumbled ginger snap cookies, this no-bake dessert is just what you need to savor the pumpkin pie spice and real maple syrup flavors.
And guess what? It’s an easy recipe, so you don’t need to spend hours in the kitchen to enjoy a festive and delicious treat. Let’s dive into how you can whip this up in no time!
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Pumpkin Dessert Recipe
Let’s start by discussing what makes this easy pumpkin mousse recipe irresistible…
The creamy layers are built using simple ingredients available in any grocery store, including heavy whipping cream, cream cheese, and a can of pumpkin puree.
Real maple syrup gives it that extra touch of sweetness, while pumpkin pie spice infuses it with classic fall flavors. And let’s not forget the crushed ginger snap cookies for a delightful crunch.
The egg-free pumpkin mousse is also refined-sugar-free, making it a delicious, airy dessert that everyone can enjoy.
These Pumpkin Pie Mousse Parfaits are the perfect dessert for just about any fall gathering.
Planning a cozy Thanksgiving dinner? Or perhaps you’re hosting a Halloween or harvest-themed party?
The individual glasses make for a nice presentation, and the pinch of ground cinnamon on top screams holiday season.
You can even enjoy it just because it’s that time of year when the taste of pumpkin pie is practically a requirement!
Ingredients & Equipment Used In This Recipe
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Ingredients Needed For Pumpkin Pie Mousse
- Chilled & Dairy – Heavy Cream (Double Cream), Cream Cheese, Half & Half (Single Cream)
- Pure Maple Syrup – Buy the good, 100% stuff. Anything less is just made up of flavorings and corn syrup.
- Canned Pumpkin Purée – NOT pumpkin pie filling
- Pumpkin Pie Spice
- Pure Vanilla Extract – Always buy good vanilla, which makes a flavor difference.
- Pecan Halves
- Ground Cinnamon
- Ginger Snap Cookies – In the UK, these are called Ginger Nuts. If you do not like ginger flavors, you can use Graham crackers or Digestive biscuits instead.
The complete list of ingredients with measurements is on the recipe card at the end of this post.
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Equipment Needed For This Recipe
- Electric Mixer – either a handheld or standing mixer.
- Food Processor – For crushing the ginger snap cookies and pecans. You can also place them in a plastic food bag and smash them with a rolling pin or food mallet.
- Sharp Knife
- Chopping/Cutting Board
- Mixing Bowls
- Rubber/Silicone Spatula – or you could use a Wooden Spoon.
- Dessert Glasses – For layering the easy mousse recipe with crumbled cookies to make the parfaits.
- Piping Bag and Star Tip – optional to pipe swirls of whipped cream on the parfaits. But you can dollop it on with a spoon, too!
The complete list of ingredients with measurements is on the recipe card at the end of this post. The Purple Pumpkin Blog uses both cups and weighted measurements in its recipes, making American cups and kitchen food scales valuable tools for trying all the recipes. We provide US customary, imperial, and metric measurements. Still, it’s important to note that while you can combine cup measurements with weighted measures, never mix US customary/imperial (pounds, ounces, pints, etc.) with metric (kilograms, grams, liters, etc.).
Dinner Party Menu Suggestions
You’ve made the dessert, but what about the rest of the courses?
Here are additional recipes to create a menu for a dinner party or special meal:
- Appetizer: White Cannellini Bean Dip with Toasted Pita Chips
- Soup: Ginger Carrot Soup
- Salad: Roasted Fennel and Grapefruit Salad with Citrus Vinaigrette
- Main Dish: Pecan Crusted Pork Chops with a Fresh Plum Sauce
- Side Dish: Air Fryer Rosemary Garlic Potatoes
- Cocktail: White Wine Sangria
How Do I Make Pumpkin Pie Mousse?
The printable recipe card with the ingredients list and instructions can be found at the end of this post.
Number of Servings: 4-6
Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cook Time: n/a | Additional Time: 1 hour | Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Step 1 – Whip Cream: Use an electric standing or hand mixer on medium-high speed to whisk the heavy whipping cream in a large bowl until it doubles in size.
Add 2 tablespoons of maple syrup and continue beating until light and fluffy. Cover with plastic wrap, and place in the refrigerator until ready to use.
Step 2 – Make Easy Pumpkin Mousse: Using an electric mixer again, beat the pumpkin purée, cream cheese, pumpkin pie spice, vanilla extract, half &half, and remaining maple syrup in a large mixing bowl until thoroughly blended.
Scrape down the bowl with a rubber spatula as required. Cover and place in the refrigerator to chill for at least 1 hour.
Step 3 – Assemble Parfaits: Layer the pumpkin mixture with crumbled ginger snaps in glasses. Pipe the whipped topping onto the parfaits (or dollop with a spoon).
Garnish with chopped pecans, whole ginger snaps, and/or a sprinkle of ground cinnamon, if desired. Enjoy!
More Recipes Using Canned Pumpkin
One of the hero ingredients in this recipe is canned pumpkin purée, so here are some more using the same:
- Rich & Gooey Pumpkin Earthquake Cake with Chocolate Chips
- Pumpkin Spice Scones with Cinnamon Glaze
- Mini Pumpkin Cheesecakes with Salted-Caramel Crunch Topping
And, of course, we have many more Pumpkin Recipes for you to try.
Printable Pumpkin Pie Mousse Parfaits Recipe Card
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Pumpkin Pie Mousse Parfaits
Ingredients
- 1 pint 600ml heavy whipping cream (double cream)
- 6 Tbsp real maple syrup divided
- 1 15-oz/400g can pumpkin purée (not pumpkin pie filling)
- 8 oz 225g cream cheese, softened, cubed
- 2 Tbsp pumpkin pie spice
- 1 tsp real vanilla extract
- ⅓ cup half & half single cream
- Ginger Snap cookies crushed
- Pecans chopped
- Ground cinnamon for dusting
- Whole Ginger Snap cookies for garnish
SUGGESTED PRODUCTS
Instructions
- Use an electric handheld or standing mixer to whisk the heavy whipping cream in a large mixing bowl until it doubles in size. Add 2 tablespoons of maple syrup and continue beating until light and fluffy. Cover and place in the refrigerator until ready to use.
- Using an electric mixer again, beat the pumpkin purée, cream cheese, pumpkin pie spice, vanilla extract, half &half, and remaining maple syrup in a large mixing bowl until thoroughly blended. Cover and place in the refrigerator to chill for at least 1 hour.
- Layer the pumpkin mousse with crumbled ginger snaps in glasses. Top with whipped cream, and garnish with chopped pecans, whole ginger snaps, and/or a sprinkle of ground cinnamon, if desired. Enjoy!
Nutrition
Nutritional information is always approximate and will depend on the quality of ingredients used and serving sizes. If you need exact calories and macros, please do your own calculations.