No Bake Pumpkin Mousse (Printer-Friendly Version)
Light, creamy pumpkin mousse with a crunchy spiced crust, ideal for festive fall occasions and effortless preparation.
# What You'll Need:
→ Crust
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Biscoff cookies, 200 grams (about 7 ounces)
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Unsalted butter, 113 grams (1/2 cup), melted
→ Mousse Filling
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Cream cheese, 225 grams (8 ounces), softened
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Light brown sugar, 100 grams (1/2 cup), packed
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Canned pure pumpkin puree, 425 grams (15 ounces)
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Vanilla extract, 1 teaspoon
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Ground cinnamon, 1 teaspoon
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Ground cloves, 1/4 teaspoon
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Ground nutmeg, 1/4 teaspoon
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Ground ginger, 1/2 teaspoon
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Heavy whipping cream, 240 milliliters (1 cup), cold
→ Topping
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Heavy whipping cream, 120 milliliters (1/2 cup), cold
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Powdered sugar, 15 grams (1 tablespoon), optional
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Vanilla extract, 1/4 teaspoon
# Steps to Follow:
01 -
Spray a 9-inch pie dish with cooking spray. Using a food processor, pulse Biscoff cookies until finely ground. Combine cookie crumbs with melted butter and press firmly onto the bottom and sides of the pie dish to form an even crust.
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In a large bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add light brown sugar, pumpkin puree, vanilla extract, and ground spices, mixing until fully incorporated. In a separate bowl, whip cold heavy cream to medium-stiff peaks. Gently fold the whipped cream into the pumpkin mixture until light and airy.
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Spoon the mousse filling evenly into the prepared crust. Cover the pie with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight to set firmly.
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Shortly before serving, whip cold heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until medium peaks form. Spread or dollop the whipped cream over the chilled pie. Optionally, sprinkle with a pinch of cinnamon.
# Additional Tips:
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For fluffiest mousse, ensure heavy cream and bowls are cold before whipping. Fold whipped cream gently to maintain airy texture.
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Press crust firmly in the pie dish to prevent crumbling when sliced.
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Use fresh ground spices for optimal flavor.
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Serve pie chilled to maintain mousse structure and flavor integrity.