Airy Pumpkin Mousse Cups (Printable)

Light pumpkin mousse cups blended with spices, topped with cream and nuts. Perfect for a sweet autumn treat.

# Components:

→ Pumpkin Mousse

01 - 1 cup unsweetened pumpkin purée
02 - 1/2 cup heavy cream, chilled
03 - 1/2 cup whole milk
04 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar
05 - 3 large egg whites
06 - 1 1/2 teaspoons powdered gelatin
07 - 1/4 cup cold water
08 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
09 - 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
10 - 1/8 teaspoon ground ginger
11 - 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
12 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
13 - Pinch of salt

→ Garnish (optional)

14 - Whipped cream
15 - Crushed ginger snap cookies or toasted pecans
16 - Ground cinnamon

# Method:

01 - Sprinkle powdered gelatin over cold water in a small bowl and allow to bloom for 5 minutes.
02 - Heat pumpkin purée, whole milk, granulated sugar, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, ground ginger, ground cloves, vanilla extract, and salt in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir until sugar fully dissolves and mixture is warm; do not boil.
03 - Remove the saucepan from heat. Stir in the bloomed gelatin until fully dissolved. Cool mixture to room temperature.
04 - In a clean bowl, beat egg whites with an electric mixer until stiff peaks form.
05 - Whip heavy cream in a separate bowl until soft peaks form.
06 - Gently fold whipped cream into the cooled pumpkin mixture. Then, carefully fold in the beaten egg whites until the mousse is light and smooth.
07 - Spoon or pipe the mixture into serving cups. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, until set.
08 - Before serving, top each mousse cup with whipped cream, crushed ginger snap cookies or toasted pecans, and a sprinkle of ground cinnamon, as desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Easy to prep ahead for gatherings
  • No baking required and comes together in just twenty minutes of hands-on time
  • Smooth texture with warming spices for a true fall treat
  • Light enough to enjoy after a big meal or as a sweet afternoon pick-me-up
02 -
  • High protein thanks to egg whites
  • Freezes beautifully for make-ahead desserts
  • Easy to convert for dairy-free or vegan guests
03 -
  • Always bloom the gelatin fully without skipping or rushing If you add warm gelatin straight to cold mixture it may get stringy
  • Use freshly whipped cream just before folding in Avoid pre whipped toppings as they lack structure
  • Sprinkle a bit of cinnamon over the toppings just before serving for a pop of spice and beautiful presentation

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