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No-Bake Pumpkin Mousse Cups

No-bake pumpkin mousse cups layer a buttery graham cracker crust with fluffy pumpkin mousse and whipped cream. Chill them until set for a make-ahead dessert with smooth, creamy layers.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Chilling 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 475
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the crust
  • 1.5 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 5 tbsp unsalted butter melted
  • 2 tbsp granulated sugar
For the mousse and topping
  • 1 block (8 oz) cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
  • 0.5 cup powdered sugar for the mousse
  • 1 tbsp powdered sugar for the topping
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
  • 1 cup heavy cream chilled; for the mousse
  • 0.75 cup heavy cream chilled; for the topping

Equipment

  • 8 8-ounce cups
  • 1 electric mixer

Method
 

Make the crust
  1. Stir the graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and granulated sugar in a medium bowl until evenly moistened.
  2. Divide the mixture among eight 8-ounce cups, about 2 tablespoons per cup.
  3. Press the crust firmly into the bottoms of the cups.
Make the mousse
  1. Beat the cream cheese in a large bowl with an electric mixer until smooth.
  2. Beat in the pumpkin, 1/2 cup powdered sugar, vanilla, and pumpkin pie spice until evenly combined.
  3. Whip 1 cup of the heavy cream in a separate bowl to stiff peaks.
  4. Gently fold the whipped cream into the pumpkin mixture in two additions.
  5. Divide the mousse among the cups.
Add the topping and chill
  1. Whip the remaining 3/4 cup heavy cream with the remaining 1 tablespoon powdered sugar to medium-stiff peaks.
  2. Spoon or pipe the whipped cream over the mousse.
  3. Refrigerate the cups for at least 2 hours, until thoroughly chilled and set.

Notes

Press the crust firmly into each cup for neat layers. Refrigerate covered for up to 3 days; freezer storage is possible, though the texture may soften after thawing. For a gluten-free option, use gluten-free graham cracker crumbs.