Description
No-Bake Pumpkin Mousse Pie is a creamy, airy dessert capturing the warm flavors of autumn in a crunchy graham cracker crust. With effortless preparation and no oven needed, it’s perfect for cozy fall gatherings or an easy solo treat. This light and fluffy mousse blends pumpkin puree, warm spices, and whipped cream into a deliciously smooth pie that’s customizable and sure to become a seasonal favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
Crust
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs (about 10 full crackers)
- 6 tablespoons melted unsalted butter
Mousse Filling
- 1 cup smooth, unsweetened pumpkin puree
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice (blend of cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves)
- 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream, chilled
Instructions
- Prepare the crust: Crush graham crackers into fine crumbs and mix them thoroughly with melted butter until well combined. Press this mixture evenly into the bottom and up the sides of a pie pan. Refrigerate the crust for at least 30 minutes to allow it to firm up.
- Whip the cream: In a chilled mixing bowl, beat the cold heavy cream with an electric mixer until stiff peaks form, creating a light and airy texture essential for the mousse.
- Mix pumpkin and spices: In a separate bowl, combine pumpkin puree, pumpkin pie spice, sweetened condensed milk, and vanilla extract. Stir well until the mixture is smooth and fully blended.
- Fold in whipped cream: Gently fold the whipped cream into the pumpkin mixture using a spatula, carefully combining to maintain the mousse’s fluffy texture without deflating it.
- Assemble and chill: Pour the pumpkin mousse filling into the chilled graham cracker crust, smoothing the top evenly. Refrigerate the assembled pie for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight, to allow it to set fully before serving.
Notes
- Use chilled bowls and beaters to help whip the cream faster and keep it stable.
- Fold whipped cream gently into the pumpkin mixture to preserve the airy texture.
- Allow sufficient chilling time for the pie to firm up and for flavors to meld.
- Use fresh pumpkin pie spice for the best aroma and flavor.
- Ensure the crust is well-packed to prevent sogginess and support the mousse.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8 of pie)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 65mg