Ingredients
– For the Crust:
– 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
– ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
– ¼ cup granulated sugar
– 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
– For the Mousse Filling:
– 1 can (15 oz) pumpkin puree
– 1 cup heavy whipping cream
– ½ cup powdered sugar
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
– 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
– ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
– ½ teaspoon ground ginger
– ¼ teaspoon salt
– 2 teaspoons unflavored gelatin
– 3 tablespoons cold water
– For Topping (optional):
– Whipped cream
– Ground cinnamon or nutmeg
– Caramel sauce
Instructions
Creating your Pumpkin Mousse Pie is a simple and enjoyable process. Follow these steps for a successful bake:
1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Prepare the Crust: In a medium bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, granulated sugar, and cinnamon until well combined.
3. Form the Crust: Press the mixture into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie pan. Bake for 10-12 minutes until golden. Remove and let cool.
4. Dissolve Gelatin: In a small bowl, combine gelatin and cold water. Let it sit for about 5 minutes until it blooms.
5. Heat Mixture: In a small saucepan, gently heat the bloomed gelatin over low heat until dissolved. Set aside to cool slightly.
6. Combine Pumpkin Filling: In a large bowl, whisk together the pumpkin puree, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt until smooth.
7. Add Gelatin: Stir in the cooled gelatin mixture until fully incorporated.
8. Whip Cream: In another bowl, whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form. Gently fold it into the pumpkin mixture until just combined.
9. Fill the Crust: Pour the mousse filling into the cooled graham cracker crust, smoothing the top with a spatula.
10. Chill: Cover the pie with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to set.
11. Serve: Once chilled and set, slice the pie and serve with optional toppings like whipped cream or caramel sauce.
These straightforward steps will guide you through creating this delicious Pumpkin Mousse Pie with ease.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Fat: 18g
- Protein: 4g