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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