Pumpkin Mousse

Name: Pumpkin Mousse
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened; 1/4 cup sugar; 1 can (15 ounces) solid-pack pumpkin; 1 package (3.4 ounces) instant vanilla pudding mix; 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice; 1 cup cold 2% milk; 1-3/4 cups whipped topping; 24 gingersnaps, divided; Whipped cream, optional

Total Time Prep: 10 min. + chilling

Yield 8 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

This easy pumpkin mousse is cool, creamy and ready in minutes. Cream cheese, pudding mix, whipped topping and canned pumpkin are layered with gingersnap crumbles for a fast fall dessert.

Ingredients

1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup sugar
1 can (15 ounces) solid-pack pumpkin
1 package (3.4 ounces) instant vanilla pudding mix
2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
1 cup cold 2% milk
1-3/4 cups whipped topping
24 gingersnaps, divided
Whipped cream, optional

Directions

In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth; add pumpkin, pudding mix and pie spice. Gradually beat in milk. Fold in whipped topping.
Spoon 1/4 cup mousse into eight serving dishes. Crumble 16 gingersnaps; sprinkle over mousse. Top each with remaining mousse. Refrigerate until serving. Top with whipped cream and additional crushed gingersnaps just before serving.

Nutrition Facts

1/2 cup: 335 calories, 15g fat (9g saturated fat), 31mg cholesterol, 288mg sodium, 45g carbohydrate (28g sugars, 2g fiber), 5g protein.

If you've had your fill of pumpkin pie, this cool and creamy pumpkin mousse is perfect for you. Its light and fluffy texture won't make you feel "stuffed" after your favorite turkey dinner. —Taste Recipes Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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