Pumpkin Mousse Pie
Pumpkin Mousse Pie is a delectable dessert that perfectly captures the essence of fall. With its airy, creamy pumpkin filling infused with warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, all nestled in a buttery graham cracker crust, this pie is sure to impress at any gathering. Whether it’s Thanksgiving or a cozy family dinner, each slice offers a taste of autumn that will leave everyone wanting more.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 8 slices 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 ¾ cups crushed graham crackers (about 12 full crackers)
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground nutmeg
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the Crust: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Mix crushed graham crackers with melted butter until combined. Press into a pie pan and bake for 10 minutes until golden. Allow it to cool completely.
- Make the Filling: In a bowl, combine pumpkin puree, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.
- Whip the Cream: In another bowl, beat heavy whipping cream until soft peaks form.
- Combine: Gently fold half of the whipped cream into the pumpkin mixture, then fold in the rest until no streaks remain.
- Chill: Pour filling into cooled crust and refrigerate for at least four hours or overnight.
- Serve: Slice and top with additional whipped cream and a sprinkle of cinnamon.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 60mg