Description
Creamy “5 Ingredient Pumpkin Mousse” whispers autumn’s sweet embrace with silky smoothness. Seasonal spices and rich pumpkin combine in a quick dessert that beckons you to savor each heavenly spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 cup cool whip
- 1 14 cups cold milk
Thickening Agents:
- 3–4 ounces (85–113 grams) package instant vanilla pudding
Spices:
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
Instructions
- Whisk instant vanilla pudding mix with cold milk in a spacious mixing bowl until the mixture develops a creamy, thickening consistency.
- Incorporate pumpkin puree and pumpkin pie spice into the pudding base, stirring thoroughly to create a uniform, aromatic blend.
- Delicately fold Cool Whip into the pumpkin mixture, ensuring a light and airy texture while maintaining a smooth, homogeneous appearance.
- Transfer the mousse to a serving container and place in the refrigerator for a minimum of 60 minutes, allowing the dessert to set and chill completely.
- When ready to serve, remove from refrigerator and create an elegant presentation by topping with an additional dollop of Cool Whip or a delicate dusting of pumpkin pie spice for an extra touch of flavor and visual appeal.
Notes
- Swap instant pudding mix for homemade vanilla custard to elevate the recipe’s richness and reduce processed ingredients.
- Use dairy-free milk alternatives like almond or oat milk for a vegan-friendly version that maintains creamy texture.
- Whip heavy cream from scratch instead of Cool Whip for a more natural and luxurious mousse with deeper flavor complexity.
- Control sweetness by adjusting spice ratios or adding a touch of maple syrup for a more sophisticated autumn-inspired dessert.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 185
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg