10-Minute Pumpkin Mousse, 110 Calories
This light, airy pumpkin mousse with whipped cream and warming fall spices is ready in just 10 minutes and under 110 calories per serving. The quickest, most festive National Dessert Day fall treat imaginable.
Category: Healthy Recipes
| Cuisine: American
| Diet: LowCalorie
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
- 2 tablespoons reduced-fat cream cheese, softened
- 2 tablespoons powdered erythritol or other sugar substitute
- 1/4 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup light whipped topping, plus more for garnish
- Optional: dash of cinnamon for garnish
Instructions
- 1. In a medium bowl, beat the cream cheese and sugar substitute with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy.
- 2. Add the pumpkin puree, pumpkin pie spice, and vanilla extract; beat until well combined and smooth.
- 3. Gently fold in the light whipped topping until no streaks remain. Do not overmix.
- 4. Divide the mousse evenly among 4 small serving dishes (about 1/2 cup each).
- 5. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to set. Garnish with a dollop of whipped topping and a sprinkle of cinnamon before serving if desired.
Details
This light and airy pumpkin mousse is made with reduced-fat cream cheese and light whipped topping, keeping each serving under 110 calories. Ready in just 10 minutes, it's the perfect quick dessert for fall.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| Calories | 110 kcal |
| Protein | 2 g |
| Carbs | 12 g |
| Fat | 6 g |
Notes
For best texture, refrigerate for 30 minutes before serving. The mousse thickens as it chills. Adjust sweetness to taste by adding more or less sweetener.
