No-Bake Pumpkin Mousse Pie 🎃🍮🥧 Fluffy, Spiced, and Effortlessly Elegant
This pie takes the cozy flavor of pumpkin pie and transforms it into a creamy, mousse-like filling set in a crisp crust. Perfect for make-ahead entertaining, it’s lighter than traditional pumpkin pie but still packed with fall spice.
Ingredients (Makes 1 standard 9-inch pie)
For the crust
- 1½ cups graham cracker crumbs (or gingersnap crumbs for extra spice)
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
For the mousse filling
- 1 (15 oz) can pure pumpkin purée
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground ginger
- ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
- ¼ tsp ground cloves
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¾ cup powdered sugar
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream, cold
For topping
- Whipped cream
- Cinnamon or nutmeg for dusting
Instructions
Step 1: Make the crust
- In a bowl, combine crumbs, sugar, and melted butter.
- Press firmly into a 9-inch pie pan. Chill in the fridge while you prepare the filling.
Step 2: Whip the cream
- In a chilled bowl, beat heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Set aside.
Step 3: Make the pumpkin mixture
- In a separate large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth.
- Add powdered sugar, pumpkin, spices, salt, and vanilla. Beat until fully combined and creamy.
Step 4: Fold in whipped cream
- Gently fold whipped cream into the pumpkin mixture until no streaks remain.
Step 5: Fill and chill
- Spread mousse evenly into prepared crust.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight, to set.
Step 6: Serve
- Top with whipped cream and a sprinkle of cinnamon or nutmeg before slicing.
Flavor Variations
- Use a chocolate cookie crust for a pumpkin–mocha twist
- Add a splash of bourbon or rum to the mousse for warmth
- Swap cinnamon for pumpkin pie spice for ease
- Layer mousse with crushed cookies or cake for a parfait-style dessert
Pro Tips
- Make sure cream cheese is fully softened for a lump-free mousse
- Use cold, heavy cream for best whipping volume
- For a firmer set, add 1 tsp gelatin dissolved in warm water before folding in the whipped cream
- Chill overnight for the cleanest slices
Final Thoughts
No-Bake Pumpkin Mousse Pie is airy, smooth, and full of fall flavor without the need for baking. It’s perfect for busy holidays when the oven is already full — and light enough for seconds.
Whip it. Fold it. Chill into pumpkin cloud perfection. 🎃🍮🥧
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