Indulging in the flavors of fall has never been easier with this Easy No-Bake Pumpkin Mousse Pie. The combination of the creamy pumpkin mousse and the buttery graham cracker crust creates a dessert that's not only delicious but also stress-free to make.
The recipe fits 9-inch pie plate or 9-10 inch springform pan or 14"x4.5" rectangle tart pan, which was what I used in this recipe
Prepare the no-bake pie crust:
Melt the butter over medium-low heat then remove from the heat and set aside
Place graham crackers, sugar, in a food processor. Process into fine crumbs. Make sure they are fine in texture. Add the melted butter and pulse several times to get a wet sand like texture
Press the mixture firmly into the bottom and sides of a 9-inch pie dish to form an even crust. You can use the back of a spoon or the flat bottom of a measuring cup to help compact the crumbs onto the bottom and use your hands to help compact the crumbs to the side of the pan
Place the crust in the refrigerator to set while you prepare the pumpkin mousse filling.
Prepare the no-bake mousse filling:
Place the gelatin and water in a heat-proof bowl and stir to combine. Let them sit for 1-2 minutes to soften the gelatin. Put it in a microwave and microwave on high for about 30-40 seconds. The mixture should be clear
Place the cold whipping cream in a mixing bowl and whip on medium speed until the cream is firm, but not overwhipped. If you overwhip, the cream turns grainy and may separate. Put this in the fridge while preparing other things
Combine mascarpone cheese, pumpkin puree, and the rest of the ingredients in a bowl and stir to combine everything evenly. Pour the melted gelatin into the pumpkin mixture and use spatula to fold to combine
Once it is combined, add the whipped cream you prepare earlier and use spatula to gently fold to combine evenly
Assembling:
Spread half of the mousse filling into the pan. Smooth the surface out with an offset spatula. Transfer the other half in a piping bag fitted with a nozzle of your choice. Pipe some decorative flowers on top. Alternatively, you can just fill the pan with all the mousse filling without decorative piping if you choose to do so
Chill this in the fridge for at least 4 hours or until set. This allow the mousse to set nicely and the flavor to meld
To serve:
For an extra touch, if you did not pipe any decorative flowers on top, you can garnish each slice with a dollop of whipped cream and a sprinkle of cinnamon or nutmeg or shave some dark chocolate or semi-sweet chocolate on top