Best 10 Pumpkin Mousse In A Pumpkin Recipes

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Pumpkin mousse in a pumpkin is a visually stunning and delectable dessert that elevates any festive gathering. This classic autumn treat combines the smooth, velvety texture of pumpkin mousse with the rustic charm of a hollowed-out pumpkin, creating a dish that is both elegant and whimsical. Whether you are looking for a centerpiece for your Thanksgiving table or a delightful way to use up leftover pumpkin puree, this recipe is sure to impress your family and friends.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

PUMPKIN MOUSSE



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Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     dessert

Time 2h30m

Yield 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup half-and-half
1 (29-ounce) can pumpkin puree
2 cups light brown sugar, lightly packed
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
6 extra-large egg yolks
2 packages (4 teaspoons) unflavored gelatin
2 ripe banana, finely mashed
1 teaspoon grated orange zest, plus more for garnish, optional
2 cups cold heavy cream
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Heat the half-and-half, pumpkin, brown sugar, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a heat-proof bowl set over a pan of simmering water until hot, about 5 minutes. Whisk the egg yolks in another bowl, stir some of the hot pumpkin into the egg yolks to heat them, then pour the egg-pumpkin mixture back into the double boiler and stir well. Heat the mixture over the simmering water for another 4 to 5 minutes, until it begins to thicken, stirring constantly. You don't want the eggs to scramble. Remove from the heat.
  • Dissolve the gelatin in 1/2 cup cold water. Add the dissolved gelatin, banana, and orange zest to the pumpkin mixture and mix well. Set aside to cool.
  • For the decoration: Whip the heavy cream in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the whisk attachment until soft peaks form. Add the granulated sugar and vanilla and continue to whisk until you have firm peaks. Fold half the whipped cream into the cooled pumpkin mixture.
  • Pour the mousse into a 7 by 4-inch souffle dish. Pipe or spoon the remaining whipped cream decoratively on the mousse and sprinkle, if desired, with orange zest. Serve chilled.

PUMPKIN MOUSSE



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If you've had your fill of pumpkin pie, this cool and creamy pumpkin mousse is perfect for you. Its light and fluffy texture won't make you feel "stuffed" after your favorite turkey dinner. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 10m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup sugar
1 can (15 ounces) solid-pack pumpkin
1 package (3.4 ounces) instant vanilla pudding mix
2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
1 cup cold 2% milk
1-3/4 cups whipped topping
24 gingersnaps, divided
Whipped cream, optional

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth; add pumpkin, pudding mix and pie spice. Gradually beat in milk. Fold in whipped topping. , Spoon 1/4 cup mousse into eight serving dishes. Crumble 16 gingersnaps; sprinkle over mousse. Top each with remaining mousse. Refrigerate until serving. Top with whipped cream and additional crushed gingersnaps just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 335 calories, Fat 15g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 31mg cholesterol, Sodium 288mg sodium, Carbohydrate 45g carbohydrate (28g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

PUMPKIN MOUSSE IN A PUMPKIN



Pumpkin Mousse in a Pumpkin image

Rich and creamy, this mousse is a real showstopper when served in a hollowed-out pumpkin. The presentation is sure to impress. -Taste of Home Cooking School

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 medium pie pumpkin (about 2 pounds)
2 tablespoons sugar
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon, divided
1/3 cup vanilla or white chips
2 tablespoons whole milk
3 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/3 cup confectioners' sugar
1/3 cup solid-pack pumpkin
1 teaspoon grated orange zest
1 cup heavy whipping cream, whipped

Steps:

  • Cut top off pumpkin; scoop out and discard seeds. In small bowl, combine sugar and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon; sprinkle inside of pumpkin. Replace pumpkin top. Place on a baking sheet. Bake at 400° for 25-30 minutes or until crisp-tender. Cool on a wire rack., Meanwhile, microwave vanilla chips with milk at 70% power; stir until smooth. Cool to room temperature. , In a bowl, beat cream cheese and confectioners' sugar until smooth. Beat in the pumpkin, orange peel, reserved melted chips and remaining cinnamon. Fold in whipped cream. Spoon into pie pumpkin., Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 431 calories, Fat 34g fat (21g saturated fat), Cholesterol 93mg cholesterol, Sodium 100mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (28g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

PUMPKIN MOUSSE



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A light airy, alternative to the traditional pumpkin pie. Water can be substituted for milk if you would like a non-dairy mousse. Originally submitted to ThanksgivingRecipe.com.

Provided by Debra Shapiro

Categories     Fruits and Vegetables     Vegetables     Squash

Yield 7

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 eggs
1 cup milk
¾ cup honey
½ cup milk
1 (.25 ounce) package unflavored gelatin
1 ½ cups pumpkin puree
3 tablespoons white sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground cloves
½ teaspoon ground mace
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
½ teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons chopped crystallized ginger

Steps:

  • Pour the 1/2 cup of water or milk into a small bowl and sprinkle the gelatin over it to soften.
  • Separate the eggs, placing the whites in an electric mixer bowl and the yolks in a heat-proof bowl that holds at least 2 cups.
  • Combine the milk, honey and spices in a heavy bottomed saucepan and heat until the honey dissolves and the mixture is steaming hot. Add the softened gelatin with its liquid and stir until it is completely dissolved.
  • Pour most of the hot milk mixture into the egg yolks, whisking constantly, then pour this mixture back into the pot and continue heating until it thickens and almost boils. Stir in the pumpkin and keep stirring until there are no big bubbles when you stop stirring for a few seconds. Remove from the heat and whisk in the vanilla.
  • Beat the egg whites until frothy, then start adding the sugar gradually, beating until stiff peaks have formed. Fold a big spatula of the whites into the pumpkin custard, then fold in the remaining egg whites. Turn the mousse into a 6-cup metal mold that has been rinsed with cold water. Chill mousse overnight. To unmold, dip the mold in hot water for about 30 seconds then invert onto a serving platter. Alternatively, spoon the mousse into individual ramekins or wine glasses that have a tablespoon or two of chopped crystallized ginger and/or gingersnap crumbs in the bottom. Serve with whipped cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 212.5 calories, Carbohydrate 42.6 g, Cholesterol 83.9 mg, Fat 3.4 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 5.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 57 mg, Sugar 39.1 g

PUMPKIN MOUSSE



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Provided by Dave Lieberman

Categories     dessert

Time 35m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (15-ounce) can pumpkin
3 cups heavy cream
3/4 cup superfine sugar
1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
Ginger snaps, for garnish

Steps:

  • Combine pumpkin, 1 cup cream, sugar and spice in a medium saucepan. Simmer over medium heat for 5 minutes. Cool fully.
  • Whip remaining heavy cream and vanilla to soft peaks and fold into cooled pumpkin mixture. Pour into a serving dish and crumble the ginger snaps over top before serving.

PUMPKIN MOUSSE



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This light and airy mousse is just the thing when you want the flavor, but not the heft, of pumpkin pie. We think it's an elegant end to a hearty autumn meal - Thanksgiving or otherwise.

Provided by Craig Claiborne And Pierre Franey

Categories     custards and puddings, dessert

Time 25m

Yield About 6 cups

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/4 cup cold water
1 envelope unflavored gelatin (a scant tablespoon)
3 eggs, separated
1 cup sugar, divided
1 1/4 cups canned pumpkin puree
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon grated nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon salt, if desired
1/2 cup whole milk
1/2 cup heavy cream

Steps:

  • Fill a medium pot with a few inches of water and bring to a simmer.
  • In a small pot, add ¼ cup of cold water, sprinkle gelatin over the top and let soften for a minute or two. Place on stove and stir over low heat to liquify, being careful not to boil. When gelatin is dissolved, remove from heat and let cool.
  • In a medium stainless steel mixing bowl, whisk together the egg yolks and ½ cup sugar.
  • Add the pumpkin, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt and milk and beat to blend. Set the bowl over the pot of simmering water on the stove and beat constantly with the whisk (this could be done with a portable electric mixer on a low setting, but it tends to splatter) until the mixture thickens and becomes custardlike, about 5 minutes.
  • Pour and scrape the gelatin into the pumpkin mixture. Pour and scrape the mixture into a large mixing bowl and let pumpkin mixture cool for about 10-15 minutes.
  • Beat the egg whites until they hold soft peaks and slowly add the remaining sugar, beating until the whites are firm and the sugar has been fully incorporated. Beat half of the whites into the pumpkin mousse. Add the remaining whites, folding them in gently.
  • Beat the cream until it is stiff and fold it into the mousse. Divide prepared mousse among parfait or wine glasses. Chill until set, at least 2 hours or up to a day.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 198, UnsaturatedFat 3 grams, Carbohydrate 30 grams, Fat 8 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 4 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 112 milligrams, Sugar 27 grams, TransFat 0 grams

3-INGREDIENT PUMPKIN MOUSSE



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Serve this creamy pumpkin mousse with gingersnaps instead of spoons.

Provided by Dawn Perry

Categories     3-Ingredient Recipes     Fall     Dessert     Pumpkin     Milk/Cream

Yield Serves 8

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
1 (15-ounce) can pumpkin purée
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
3 cups heavy cream
Special Equipment
1 (2-quart) dish or 8 (8-ounce) glasses or ramekins

Steps:

  • Heat condensed milk in a medium saucepan over medium. Cook, stirring constantly with a rubber spatula, until slightly darker in color, 10-12 minutes. Stir in pumpkin and salt; continue to cook, stirring often, until mixture bubbles up like polenta, about 4 minutes more. Strain mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a large bowl, pressing on solids with a rubber spatula. Set aside to cool.
  • Using an electric mixer on medium-high speed, whip cream to medium peaks in another large bowl. Transfer one-third of cream to a small bowl, cover, and chill until ready to use. Mix a few spoonfuls of remaining whipped cream into pumpkin mixture to lighten, then fold remaining cream into pumpkin mixture. Transfer to 2-quart dish or divide among 8 glasses. Chill at least 3 hours.
  • Gently whip reserved whipped cream, then top each serving with a spoonful of whipped cream.
  • Do Ahead
  • Mousse can be made 2 days ahead; cover and chill.

BAREFOOT CONTESSA PUMPKIN MOUSSE - INA GARTEN



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From the November 2007 House Beautiful - and absolutely the BEST pumpkin recipe ever. I think it could be adapted for mashed sweet potatoes or yams too.

Provided by carrie sheridan

Categories     Vegetable

Time 2h40m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 cup half-and-half
1 (29 ounce) can pumpkin puree
2 cups light brown sugar, lightly packed
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
6 extra-large egg yolks
2 (1 ounce) packages unflavored gelatin
2 ripe bananas, finely mashed
1 teaspoon orange zest
1 cup cold heavy cream
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 cup cold heavy cream
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/4 teaspoon vanilla
1/2-1 teaspoon orange zest (optional)

Steps:

  • Heat the half-and-half, pumpkin puree, brown sugar, salt, cinnamon and nutmeg in a heat-proof bowl set over a pan of simmering water until hot, about 5 minutes.
  • Whisk the egg yolks in another bowl, stir some of the hot pumpkin into the egg yolks to heat them. Pour the egg-pumpkin mixture slowly back into the double boiler and stir well.
  • Heat the mixture again over the simmering water for another 4-5 minutes, until it begins to thicken (about 140 degrees), stirring CONSTANTLY. You don't want the eggs to scramble. Remove from heat.
  • Dissolve the gelatin in 1/2 cup cold water. Add the dissolved gelatin, bananas and orange zest to the pumpkin mixture and mix well. Set aside to cool.
  • Whip the heavy cream (chilled very cold) in the bowl of an electric mixer with a whisk attachment until soft peaks form. Add the sugar and continue to whisk until you have firm peaks. Carefully fold the whipped cream into the cooled pumpkin mixture and pout it into a 7 inch x 2-3/4 inch round souffle dish.
  • Chill for 2 hours or overnight.
  • For the decoration: Whip last 1 cup of cold heavy cream until soft peaks form. Add the sugar and vanilla and continue to whisk until you have firm peaks. Pipe or spoon the whipped cream decoratively on the mousse and sprinkle, if desired, with remaining orange zest.
  • Serve chilled.
  • [As always with zest, be sure to just get the orange skin and not any of the white pith, which is bitter -- the orange in this enhances the flavors so that it is very refreshing - I could NOT believe how good this was - and how satisfying a small portion was!].

Nutrition Facts : Calories 620.1, Fat 29.1, SaturatedFat 17.2, Cholesterol 250, Sodium 404.8, Carbohydrate 83.3, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 70.7, Protein 11.5

PUMPKIN CARAMEL MOUSSE



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This is essentially a great pumpkin pie, with no crust, piped into glasses and topped with hazelnuts. There is whipped cream folded into the mousse, but you could make extra so that you could have some on top, too. It makes for a shockingly impressive dessert.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories     dessert

Time 45m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 cup (125 grams) heavy cream
2 tablespoons (25 grams) brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
3 tablespoons (45 grams) water
1 1/2 teaspoons (5 grams) gelatin
Scant 1/2 cup (100 grams) sugar for the caramel, plus an additional 3 tablespoons (45 grams) sugar for the meringue
1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
1 cup (290 grams) plain canned pumpkin (no spices) or puréed roasted winter squash or pumpkin
3 egg whites
1/8 teaspoon cream of tartar
1/4 cup (30 grams) toasted hazelnuts, finely chopped or crushed

Steps:

  • Whip the cream until it forms soft peaks. Chill in the refrigerator until ready to use.
  • Combine the brown sugar, cinnamon, ginger and nutmeg in a small bowl.
  • Place 2 tablespoons of the water in a small bowl and sprinkle the gelatin over the top. Stir, then let it sit while you make the caramel.
  • Find a bowl that is large enough for you to dip the bottom of your saucepan into it; fill it with an inch of ice water and place it on your stove. Place the scant 1/2 cup (125 grams) sugar in a medium saucepan, preferably stainless steel. Add the remaining tablespoon of water and the lemon juice and carefully stir together with a heatproof rubber spatula. Using a wet pastry brush, brush down the sides of the saucepan so that there are no stray sugar crystals that could cause the caramel to seize. Turn the heat on medium-high and heat until the sugar dissolves and the mixture turns a light caramel color, 4 to 5 minutes. Do not stir, but from time to time carefully brush down the sides of the pan with the wet brush. Do not let the caramel get hotter than 325 degrees. As soon as it reaches this temperature and is golden brown, remove from the heat and dip the bottom of the saucepan into the bowl of cold water to stop the caramel from heating further. Let sit until the bubbles subside.
  • Using a heatproof spatula, carefully stir the brown sugar mixture into the hot caramel. It may bubble up, so be careful. Add the softened gelatin and stir to dissolve. Whisk in the canned pumpkin and transfer to a large mixing bowl.
  • Place the egg whites in the bowl of a stand mixer (or use a mixing bowl and electric beaters). Beat until they begin to foam, and add the cream of tartar and 1 tablespoon of the sugar. Beat at medium speed and add the remaining sugar in a slow, steady stream. Beat until the egg whites are stiff and shiny, about 2 minutes. Be careful not to overbeat.
  • Lighten the warm pumpkin mixture by folding in one-third of the beaten egg whites, using a balloon whisk or a large spatula. Pour the remaining egg whites over the top, and carefully fold them into the pumpkin mixture using a rubber spatula. Fold in the whipped cream.
  • It's easiest to do a neat job of filling the glasses if you use a pastry bag fitted with a wide round tip. Pipe or spoon the mousse into 8 glasses; use small tumblers, wine glasses or whiskey glasses. Sprinkle the ground hazelnuts over the top. If desired, make 2 layers of the hazelnuts: Pipe half the amount of the pumpkin mousse you need for each serving into the glasses, then sprinkle on a layer of hazelnuts; then pipe the rest and top with another layer. Cover the glasses and refrigerate for at least 2 hours and preferably overnight.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 164, UnsaturatedFat 5 grams, Carbohydrate 19 grams, Fat 9 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 3 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 57 milligrams, Sugar 14 grams

PUMPKIN PIE MOUSSE



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Very light-tasting and not-so-sweet pumpkin pie mousse (which to me is a good thing). It's hard not to eat the whole thing by yourself.

Provided by Danielle Walquist Lynch

Categories     Fruits and Vegetables     Vegetables     Squash

Time 35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 cup canned pumpkin
½ cup confectioners' sugar
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 cups whipped topping

Steps:

  • Stir pumpkin, sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg together in a medium bowl. Fold in whipped topping. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 125.3 calories, Carbohydrate 18.7 g, Fat 5.8 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 0.5 g, SaturatedFat 5.3 g, Sodium 112.1 mg, Sugar 15.7 g

Tips:

  • Choose a sugar pumpkin that is small and round, with a deep orange color. This will ensure that the pumpkin has a good flavor and is easy to carve.
  • When carving the pumpkin, be sure to cut a lid that is large enough to fit the mousse inside. You should also cut a hole in the bottom of the pumpkin so that the mousse can drain.
  • If you are using a canned pumpkin, be sure to drain it well before using it. You can also use a food processor to puree the pumpkin until it is smooth.
  • When making the mousse, be sure to whip the cream until it is stiff peaks. This will help to create a light and fluffy mousse.
  • If you are serving the mousse immediately, you can chill it in the refrigerator for a few hours. If you are making the mousse ahead of time, you can freeze it for up to 2 months.

Conclusion:

Pumpkin mousse is a delicious and festive dessert that is perfect for Halloween or Thanksgiving. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste. With a few simple tips, you can create a pumpkin mousse that is both beautiful and delicious.

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