If you are looking for a 10-minute dessert, then you should give pumpkin mousse a try. This creamy and nutritious dessert will impress any food lover. Even someone who has an aversion to pumpkin will love it. The best part of making this super easy and quick dessert is that you need only two ingredients.

This dessert has everything you can ask for. It's creamy and feels very fancy. You don't need cooking and can make it using only two ingredients.

Ingredients

● Pumpkin pie filling – 1 can or 3 cups/ Pumpkin puree
● Whipping cream – 1.5 cups, cold

For garnishes:

● Prepared whipped cream – ¼ cup
● Pumpkin seeds – 1 tablespoon
● Ground cinnamon – for dusting

Method

1. Place the pumpkin pie filling in a fine-mesh strainer. Put a bowl underneath so that the excess water can drain off.
2. Transfer the pumpkin pie filling to a clean bowl.
3. Whip the whipping cream in a bowl with a stand mixer or hand-held electric mixer. Put the beater attachment and beat till stiff peaks develop.
4. Add a few spoons of whipped cream to the pumpkin pie filling. Gently mix it. The pumpkin mixture will loosen up.
5. Add the pumpkin pie filling to the whipped cream and use a spatula to gently mix the mixture.
6. Put the mouse in individual bowls or one large dish. Tap the dish to remove any bubbles so that the top of your mousse looks smooth.
7. Keep in the fridge for at least an hour. You can also store it overnight.
8. Roast the pumpkin seeds.
9. Sprinkle dust of cinnamon put pumpkin seeds on top and serve.

Homemade pumpkin puree

Many people don't like using the canned pumpkin. In such a case, you can make the pumpkin puree from scratch. For this, you need to preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Wash the pumpkins properly and dry them off with a kitchen towel. Cut the pumpkin in half and remove the seeds from a stingy pulp. Place the pumpkins in a roasting pan by brushing their skin with vegetable oil. Bake the pumpkin until it becomes soft. Cool it down and put the pulp in the food processor. Don't include the skin. Blend it to make the best puree.

Variations

● Add rum or brandy to the mixture.
● Pour maple syrup on top to make the mousse sweeter.
● Add some vanilla extract to get the vanilla flavor.
● Sprinkle a pinch of sea salt and crushed biscuits on top.
● You can mix Greek yogurt, cream cheese, or evaporated milk to the pumpkin pie filling or pumpkin puree to make the mousse creamier.

Serving techniques

Though pumpkin mousse is a simple dish, the way you present it can make it look like a very fancy one. Pumpkin is a very nice color. So, stacking it with white whipped cream and crunchy toppings can make it look extraordinary. You can sprinkle pumpkin seed, cinnamon, nutmeg, crushed almonds or marshmallows. You can either serve it in a large serving dish or small individual bowls. In both cases, choose one that is made of glass and transparent. As you are layering up the mousse, the layers will be evident from the sides of the transparent serving dish or bowl.

Tips

● Don't overwhip the whipping cream.
● Use pumpkin puree if you can't find pumpkin pie filling.

Health benefits of pumpkin

● It contains vitamin K, beta-carotene, vitamin C, vitamin E, and iron.
● Improves vision.
● Reduces risk of cancer.
● Gives an immunity boost.
● You will feel fuller for a long time.

Topping ideas

● Chopped pecans
● Mini chocolate chips
● Shredded coconuts
● Dried cranberries

If you are craving for a nice sweet dish then you can make this yummy 2-ingredient pumpkin pie. Vary the sweetness of the mousse according to your taste preference. Include interesting toppings to make it more attractive.