Pumpkin Mousse with Maple Whipped Cream

If you're looking for a quick fall dessert, look no further! Pumpkin Mousse with Maple Whipped Cream is ready in under an hour. Topped with homemade maple whipped cream this recipe  has the perfect taste of Fall and is ready fast! 

Check out all the other easy pumpkin desserts for even more delicious recipes!

One of my favorite Fall desserts is pumpkin pie. I often wonder why we only enjoy pumpkin pie during Fall? However, baking a homemade pumpkin pie can be time consuming. 

If you're craving pumpkin pie, but don't have the time to bake, try this incredibly easy and delicious recipe for pumpkin mousse with homemade maple whipped cream. This recipe has the taste and texture of a pumpkin pie with just the right amount of pumpkin spice flavor.

Oh and did I mention there's maple syrup in both the mousse and the whipped cream? Delicious! 

Table of Contents

• What is the Difference Between Canned Pumpkin and Pie Filling? 
• Helpful Kitchen Tools
• Main Ingredients Needed
• Step-by-Step Instructions
• Serving Tips

Looking for more fall-inspired easy desserts? Try my Pumpkin Spice Cookie Cups, Mini Pumpkin Bundt Cakes or my Pumpkin Dump Cake.

What is the Difference Between Canned Pumpkin and Pie Filling? 

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Most of the pumpkin recipes you see on this site call for Pumpkin Puree. But sometimes that can be confusing when you go to the grocery store and see pumpkin pie mix next to a can of pure pumpkin puree.  So what is the difference between the two? 

Pumpkin puree is just as the can says, it's cooked, pureed pumpkin. Nothing has been added to it. On the other hand pumpkin pie filling is flavored with spices such as cinnamon, clove, allspice and ginger. 

There's also sugar and spices added to pumpkin pie mix. It's an easy way to make pumpkin recipes with all the spices and sugar added. 

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Main Ingredients Needed

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• Heavy whipping cream
• 2 tablespoons real maple syrup
• 1 15-oz. can pumpkin purée (not pumpkin pie filling)
• 8 oz. cream cheese, softened, cubed
• 4 tablespoons real maple syrup
• 2 tablespoons Pumpkin Pie Spice
• 1 teaspoon real vanilla extract
• ⅓ cup half and half

How to Make Maple Whipped Cream

1. Beat the heavy whipping cream in a large bowl with a hand mixer until it doubles in size.
2. Add the 2 tablespoons of maple syrup and continue beating until light and fluffy.
3. Cover and place in the refrigerator until ready to use.

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Meanwhile, beat the pumpkin purée, cream cheese, pumpkin pie spice, vanilla extract, half and half, and maple syrup in a large mixing bowl with a hand mixer until thoroughly blended.
2. Taste and adjust seasonings, as desired, and transfer to individual dessert bowls.
3. Cover and place in the refrigerator to chill for at least 1 hour.

Serving Tips

1. After about an hour of chilling, the mousse should be ready to serve.
2. To serve, remove from refrigerator and top with maple whipped cream.
3. You can also add crushed gingersnap cookies or chopped pecans on top. 
4. A sprinkle of cinnamon/sugar is always good too! 

More Delicious Fall Inspired Recipes: 

• Pancake Mix Pumpkin Pancakes
• TWO Ingredient Pumpkin Bread
• Mason Jar Apple Crisp
• Pumpkin Spice Cookie Cups - starts out with a cake mix!
• Homemade Applesauce