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Pumpkin mousse is a sweet and frothy dessert, that is enjoyable any time of the year, especially after Thanksgiving dinner. Here is how to make pumpkin mousse.


(This recipe yields 8 servings.)

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Ingredients

  • 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup (50g) sugar
  • 1 can (15 ounces) solid-pack pumpkin or pumpkin puree
  • 1 package (3.4 ounces) instant vanilla pudding mix
  • 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
  • 1 cup (240 ml) cold milk
  • 1 carton (4 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed

Steps

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    Beat the cream cheese and sugar together until achieving a smooth and creamy mixture.
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    Add and beat the pumpkin in slowly.
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    Blend in the pumpkin pie spice and pudding mix.
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    Use a low beating speed and gradually mix in the milk.
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    Use a rubber spatula to fold the whipped topping in.
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    Place in the refrigerator to chill until ready to serve.
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    Finished.
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Tips

  • Try making your own pumpkin pie spice (goes great with chocolate chip cookies):
    • 1 teaspoon of cinnamon
    • 1/2 teaspoon of ginger
    • 1/4 teaspoon of cloves (or allspice)
    • 1/4 teaspoon of ground nutmeg
  • Try a lower fat recipe by substituting low-fat/fat-free products for the cream cheese, milk, and whipped topping used.

Things You'll Need

  • Mixing bowl
  • Hand or stand mixer

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Recent edits by: Scott Cushman, Thomscher, Benjamin C.

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Русский: приготовить тыквенный мусс

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