Pumpkin Mousse is creamy, fluffy, melt-in-your-mouth perfection and it is my family's favorite pumpkin dessert.
Prep Time15 minutesmins
Cook Time4 minutesmins
4 hourshrs
Total Time4 hourshrs19 minutesmins
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8-12 servings, depending on size
Calories: 353kcal
Ingredients
1packet unflavored gelatin2 1/2 teaspoons
¼cupdark rum
16ouncescan unsweetened pumpkin puree
1cupsugar
2egg yolks
¼teaspoonnutmeg
⅛teaspoonallspice
1teaspooncinnamon
½teaspoonginger
1½teaspoonsvanilla extract
½teaspoonkosher salt
2cupsheavy cream
Instructions
Sprinkle the gelatin over the rum in a small heatproof cup. Let it soften for a few minutes. While the gelatin softens, combine the remaining ingredients except for the cream, in a large mixing bowl.
Set the cup of softened gelatin in a pan of gently simmering water and stir the gelatin until it has dissolved. While the gelatin is still hot, whisk it into the pumpkin mixture.
Whip the cream to soft peaks and carefully but thoroughly fold it into the pumpkin mixture. Fill (8) 6 ounce ramekins or a large glass bowl. Refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight. Enjoy!