This delightful healthy pumpkin cheesecake mousse recipe is the perfect dessert for the fall season. It's low in carbs, gluten-free, and packed with that rich pumpkin flavor you crave during the holiday season. You won't believe it's a healthier version of the classic pumpkin cheesecake!
8ounces1/3 less fat cream cheeseat room temperature
1/4cupmaple syrup
1/4cuppumpkin puree
1teaspoonvanilla extract
1/4teaspoonpumpkin pie spice
1/4teaspooncinnamon
3cupswhipped creamor 8oz tub Cool Whip, thawed
Gluten Free graham crackers for topping and dipping
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, beat the room temperature cream cheese with an electric stand mixer on high speed until it becomes creamy and smooth.
Add the pumpkin puree, maple syrup (or monk fruit for a low-carb version), vanilla extract, pumpkin pie spice, and cinnamon to the cream cheese. Continue to beat until all the ingredients are well combined and the mixture is smooth.
If you're using whipped cream, fold it gently into the pumpkin mixture until fully incorporated. For a lighter option, use Cool Whip and gently fold it in.
In a food processor, pulse the gluten-free graham crackers into fine crumbs. Alternatively, you can place them in a plastic bag and crush them using a rolling pin.
Take serving glasses, shot glasses, or mini pumpkins for a festive touch, and layer the bottom with the graham cracker crumbs.
Carefully pipe using a pastry bag or spoon the pumpkin cheesecake mousse on top of the graham cracker crust in each glass.
Finish off with a sprinkle of pumpkin spice for garnish.
Refrigerate your pumpkin cheesecake mousse for at least 2 hours or until it sets.
Serve chilled as a perfect dessert for Thanksgiving dinner or any time of year when you're craving those fall flavors.