Description
Silky pumpkin mousse dip brings autumn comfort to your table, blending creamy spices with crisp pie crust dippers. Seasonal warmth fills each bite, inviting friends and family to savor fall’s delightful flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 15 ounces (425 grams) pumpkin puree
- 8 ounces (226 grams) cream cheese
- 14 ounces (397 grams) sweetened condensed milk
- 8 ounces (226 grams) carton whipped topping
Flavor Enhancers:
- 3.4 ounces (96 grams) vanilla instant pudding mix
- 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 1.5 tablespoons cinnamon
Liquid and Additional Ingredients:
- 3/4 cup (180 milliliters) milk
- 2 pie crusts
- 1 tablespoon butter, melted
Instructions
- Gently unroll pie crusts onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, ensuring a flat surface for even coating.
- Drizzle melted butter across the crusts, using a pastry brush to create a uniform golden layer that promotes crispy texture.
- Sprinkle a blend of ground cinnamon and granulated sugar evenly over the buttered crusts, creating a caramelized, sweet coating.
- Transfer the baking sheet to a preheated oven and bake according to package recommendations until edges turn golden brown and crisp.
- Immediately after removing from the oven, slice the baked crusts into triangular or rectangular dipping shapes using a sharp pizza cutter or knife.
- Allow pie crust dippers to cool completely on a wire rack, which helps maintain their satisfying crunch.
- In a spacious mixing bowl, whip cream cheese until silky and free of lumps, creating a smooth foundation for the mousse.
- Incorporate sweetened condensed milk, vanilla pudding mix, and milk, blending thoroughly for 3-4 minutes until the mixture achieves a luxurious, thick consistency.
- Fold in pumpkin puree and pumpkin pie spice, mixing until the ingredients are completely integrated and the color is uniform.
- Gently incorporate whipped topping, using a light folding technique to preserve the mousse’s airy texture.
- Transfer the prepared mousse to a serving bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least one hour to enhance flavor and firmness.
- When ready to serve, garnish with a light dusting of additional pumpkin pie spice and arrange pie crust dippers alongside the mousse.
Notes
- Experiment with gluten-free pie crust for a celiac-friendly version by using alternative flour blends or pre-made gluten-free crusts.
- Create a healthier twist by using reduced-fat cream cheese and light whipped topping to lower the calorie content without sacrificing flavor.
- Enhance the dip’s presentation by garnishing with a sprinkle of extra pumpkin pie spice or candied pecans for added texture and visual appeal.
- Prepare pie crust dippers ahead of time and store in an airtight container to maintain crispness and save time during party preparation.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 160 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg