This Layered Pumpkin Mousse is filled with rich, fall flavors that are impossible to resist!
Right now, I am on a quest to enjoy fall as much as possible. The weather has been sunny and crisp (perfect for long walks in Central Park), I’ve brought my sweaters and boots back into rotation, and after a hot summer, I’m enjoying the warmth of fall foods. If there is one food that screams fall to me, it’s pumpkin. From lattes to blondies, I’m a fan.
I love layered desserts – it’s such an easy way to make an impressive looking treat. Since I’ve been so into pumpkin this fall, I thought it would be fun to create a Layered Pumpkin Mousse.
You are going to love the light and pretty layers of this dessert and the spicy, crunchy topping made from ginger snap cookies, another of my fall favorites.
Ingredients
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 4 oz. cream cheese, softened
- 1/8 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 (14-oz.) can pumpkin
- 2 tsp. cinnamon
- 1 tsp. ground ginger
- dash nutmeg
- 8 ginger snaps (the crunchy kind)
Instructions
- Using a stand or hand mixer, whip cream and sugar until a soft peak forms. Transfer to another bowl and set aside.
- Add cream cheese and brown sugar to the mixing bowl and beat until completely smooth, scraping down the bowl a few times during the process.
- Add pumpkin and spices to the cream cheese. Mix until incorporated.
- Using a spatula, gently fold 1/3 of the whipped cream into the pumpkin mixture. Be gentle; you want to keep as much air in the cream as possible. Set aside.
- Place half of the ginger snaps in the bowl of a food processor and process until you have chunky crumbs. Don’t over-process; you want to keep some texture and crunch. Set aside.
- Add 1/8 of the pumpkin mixture to the bottom of each of four glass.
- Next add 1/8 of the whipped cream.
- Add another layer of pumpkin, followed by another layer of whipped cream.
- Sprinkle the top layer with the ginger snap crumbs.
- Finally, top each cup with a whole ginger snap cookie. (If you are not serving the mousse right away, wait until just before serving to add the crumbs and cookies, otherwise they will get soggy.)
- Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve. Enjoy!
Doesn’t this Layered Pumpkin Mousse look cute? Make sure to serve it in a clear glass to show off the layers. These stemless wine glasses (affiliate link) are similar to the ones I used.
I like to enjoy little bites, each with a little pumpkin, whipped cream, and cookie.
My husband, on the other hand, is not quite as careful when eating this Layered Pumpkin Mousse!
Either way, it’s delicious!
Are you a fan of pumpkin? What is your favorite way to eat it?
P.S. Like this Layered Pumpkin Mousse recipe? Then, you are going to love all of my parfait recipes … there’s one for every occasion!
24 Comments
This is so beautiful, Ginny and I want to eat it right now! lol. Oh gosh, it has got to taste delicious! Thanks for the inspiration
Thanks so much, Robyn! It is delicious (if I do say so myself;) Let me know if you try it!
Those look delicious and Joel certainly seems to be enjoying his. I love all the pumpkin but my favorite is still pie. I made a pumpkin bread pudding recently that was really good though and I would do that again.
Thanks, Anne! Joel definitely enjoyed it;) I LOVE a slice of pumpkin pie with whipped cream. I think it’s even better because I only have it once or twice a year. You will have to share that bread pudding recipe – yum!
Wow, this looks delicious. Love love love pumpkin, and totally digging that you topped this whole thing off with a gingersnap cookie! YUM! Great recipe chica!
Krista @ Joyful Healthy Eats
Thanks, Krista! The gingersnap is definitely the perfect crowning touch:)
Oh yum, this sounds so good. Thanks for the recipe. I would love to have you link up to my Inspire Me party that goes live on Monday at 2:30 PT. http://www.astrollthrulife.net Hope to see you there. Hugs, Marty
Hi, Marty! Thanks for the invite! I will definitely stop by:)
There’s loads of pumpkin recipes around but this one looks like one of the best. I would love it if you could share it on my link party Serenity Saturday
Natasha @ Serenity You
Thanks so much, Natasha! I’ll definitely link it up. Have a great weekend!
This looks so delish! You are one of my picks for features this week at Give Me The Goods!! Whoop! Whoop!
Averie Lane
Yay … You made my day!! Thanks so much, Amber:)
So pretty! I love the layers! And I bet it is delicious!
Thanks so much, Sharon!
This looks ridiculously good. Pinning now… 🙂
Thank you! Let me know if your try it:)
I love pumpkin and especially when it looks this pretty! I love those layers and the ginger topping. Yum!
Thanks, Kristy! It’s almost as much fun to put together as it is to eat;)
This looks awesome! What a beautiful dessert for a Thanksgiving dinner too!
Thanks, Mackenzie! We are spending Thanksgiving with friends this year, and I think this will be my contribution:)