This no-cook dessert takes 10 minutes to make.

It also feeds a small crowd.

To make two-ingredient pumpkin mousse, youll just need canned pumpkin pie filling and whipping cream.

Overhead shot: 2-ingredient pumpkin mousse topped with whipped cream and a sprinkle of pumpkin spice, all in a sherbert glass. On the counter, a spoonful of mousse

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Its the perfect quick fix for this recipe.

Its easy enough for a weeknight but elevated enough for a dinner party.

I can imagine serving it at Thanksgiving, its lightness a welcome change after a heavy meal.

2-ingredient pumpkin mousse topped with whipped cream and a sprinkle of pumpkin spice, all in a sherbert glass. On the counter, a spoonful of mousse.

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And its so easy that kids can make it.

I love serving pumpkin mousse in a large bowl/platter and spooning it into dessert bowls when ready to eat.

Alternatively, it’s possible for you to divide the mousse mixture into individual glasses or bowls before chilling.

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Simple Tip!

Also add 1 tablespoon vanilla, 1/4 cup packed brown sugar, and a good pinch of salt.

Stir it together until well combined and follow the rest of the recipe.

Pumpkin pie filling in a fine mesh strainer next to a brown kitchen linen and a measuring cup with a small spatula for 2-ingredient pumpkin mousse recipe

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Let the excess liquid drip off for 5 minutes.

Once its done draining, add the strained pie filling to a clean bowl.

I hate kitchen waste, so I save the liquid and add it to pancake batter or smoothies.

Bowl of whip cream next to a brown kitchen linen and a small plate with a spatula for easy pumpkin mousse recipe

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Add the whipping cream to a large bowl or the bowl of a stand mixer.

Use an electric mixer with beater attachment(s) to whip to stiff peaks.

When you remove a beater, the whipped cream should stand at a point without completely falling over.

Whipped cream and pumpkin puree folded together using a spatula in a bowl next to a browl kitchen linen for 2-ingredient pumpkin mousse recipe

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This will take a couple of minutes.

This will loosen up the pumpkin mixture a bit.

Be gentle to ensure you dont knock the air out of the whipped cream.

Whipped cream and pumpkin puree continiously folded together using a spatula in a bowl next to a browl kitchen linen

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Spoon the mousse into individual serving dishes or one large dish.

Place one on top of a kitchen towel spread out on the counter.

Tap a few times to dislodge bubbles and help smooth the top.

2-ingredient pumpkin mousse in a bowl with a spatula next to a brown kitchen linen

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Repeat with the other dishes.

If needed, smooth the top(s) with a spoon.

Cover and place in the fridge for at least 1 hour or up to 24 hours.

Single serving of 2-ingredient pumpkin mousse topped with whiped cream and a dusting of pumpkin spice in a sherbert glass, and in the surroundings, a bowl with more whipped cream, a bakers dusting wand filled with pumpkin spice on a small saucer, and a brown kitchen linen

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If desired, top with more whipped cream and a dusting of cinnamon and serve.

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