Description
Silky smooth pumpkin spice latte mousse delivers autumn’s warmest embrace, blending coffee-infused richness with seasonal spices. Creamy layers promise pure comfort, inviting you to savor each heavenly spoonful of this irresistible dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup (240 ml) pumpkin puree
- 1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream
- 1/2 cup (100 g) granulated sugar
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) strong brewed coffee, cooled
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon (5 g) pumpkin pie spice
- 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 g) ground cinnamon
Stabilizing Ingredient:
- 1 packet (7 g / 1/4 ounce) unflavored gelatin
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) water
Instructions
- Dissolve gelatin by sprinkling over cool water, allowing it to absorb and soften for 5 minutes.
- Microwave gelatin mixture for 10 seconds until completely liquefied and transparent.
- Whip heavy cream until soft peaks form, creating a light and airy texture.
- In a separate bowl, blend pumpkin puree with cream cheese until smooth and fully incorporated.
- Gently fold pumpkin mixture into whipped cream, maintaining the delicate volume.
- Incorporate dissolved gelatin into the combined mixture, stirring carefully to distribute evenly.
- Add pumpkin pie spice and vanilla extract, mixing thoroughly to infuse flavors throughout the mousse.
- Transfer the mousse into individual serving glasses or a large decorative bowl.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until the mousse sets and becomes firm.
- Before serving, garnish with a sprinkle of additional pumpkin pie spice or dollop of whipped cream for an elegant presentation.
Notes
- Bloom gelatin carefully to ensure smooth, lump-free texture without overheating.
- Adjust spice levels by gradually adding pumpkin pie spice to match personal taste preferences.
- Substitute dairy ingredients with coconut cream or almond milk for a vegan-friendly version that maintains creamy consistency.
- Chill mousse glasses beforehand to help the dessert set faster and create a more stable structure.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 seconds
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 227 kcal
- Sugar: 21 g
- Sodium: 32 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 67 mg