Pumpkin Mousse Dip

Creamy, dreamy & delicious, no-bake Pumpkin Mousse Dip is the easiest fall recipe! This fabulous fluff has all the autumn vibes going on!

The Great Pumpkin Gets Even Greater!

Oh, how we adore pumpkin! Pumpkin Pie. Pumpkin Spice Lattes. Pumpkin Bread. Pumpkin-flavored things are yummy! They taste like Thanksgiving feels. Plus, pumpkin is loaded with beta-carotene and fiber! So, while this recipe for Pumpkin Dip might not exactly pass for health food, it’s not without redeeming qualities either! 

Pumpkin Mousse is so good that it can simply be served with graham crackers or vanilla wafers for a fantastic party appetizer or movie-night munchie. It also makes a spectacular centerpiece for an autumn charcuterie board! Think stroopwafel, biscotti, bites of dark chocolate, Candied Pecans, dried cranberries, and orange slices next to a wine or coffee bar. Just WOW!

Other Recipes to Serve with Pumpkin Pie Mousse Dip

• Perfect Soft and Chewy Gingersnap Cookies infused with molasses, ginger, cinnamon, and cloves are amazing with pumpkin mousse!
• Apple Cider Muffins are a quick and easy, delicious fall treat that pairs well with pumpkin!

Ingredients

Creamy: While many dips use Cool Whip, this is not one of them! We combine softened cream cheese and canned pumpkin puree for a smooth, tasty foundation.

Sweet: Marshmallow fluff and confectioner’s sugar (powdered sugar) bring the EXACT amount of sweetness to the tangy cream cheese and rich pumpkin.

Spice: Pumpkin pie spice adds that touch of pumpkin pie flavor to this mousse. It can also be dusted onto the top of the dip (cinnamon could also work for dusting!)

How to Make Pumpkin Mousse

STEP ONE: Use a mixer to cream together the marshmallow fluff and softened cream cheese in a bowl.

STEP TWO: Add the pumpkin puree, powdered sugar, and pumpkin pie spice. Blend until smooth and creamy. That’s it!

STEP THREE: Cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate the dip until ready to eat! Serve with graham crackers, ginger snaps, vanilla wafers, fruit slices, or as a dollop on unfrosted cakes. ENJOY EVERY SINGLE SPOONFUL!

Tips for Success

• Let the cream cheese soften before you begin so it whips up silky smooth!
• Cinnamon graham crackers make the BEST dippers for Pumpkin Mousse.
• Keep this on hand during the fall as a delicious dollop of zucchini bread, apple spice cake, or other autumn baked goods. 
• Don’t fret over exact measurements – this recipe is not fussy!
• Refrigerate the leftovers as soon as possible. 
• This recipe uses pumpkin puree NOT pumpkin pie filling, so be sure to get the right one!

How Long Will Cream Cheese Dips Keep?

Cream cheese has staying power, so most cream cheese dips will last 5+ days in the fridge! This makes our Pumpkin Pie Mousse a perfect make-ahead recipe. Prepare this dip a day or two in advance to reduce your holiday stress—just be sure to cover and refrigerate. The same holds for any leftovers, which should last about five days. 

What’s the Difference Between Mousse and Pudding?

Pudding and mousse have several similarities and a couple of differences.

Pudding has a dense, silky, thick texture and can be served warm or cold. It is a cooked dessert that uses cornstarch to thicken the ingredients.

Mousse, on the other hand, does not even have to be a dessert. Mousse’s recipes vary from sweet, like this dessert dip, to savory, like a smoked salmon dip. Regardless, all mousse recipes have two things in common: 1) they are served cold, and 2) whipped, uncooked, to give a light, airy, almost foamy consistency.

Other Fluffy Fall Recipes

• No-Bake Apple Cheesecake Dip
• Cranberry Orange Dessert Dip
• Pumpkin Pie Cheesecake Dip
• Cranberry Fluff
• Cranberry Fluff Cheesecake Bites

*This post originally posted on 10/15/2015.