Name: 10-Minute Pumpkin Mousse Parfaits
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Ingredients: 1 cup pumpkin purée; 4 oz cream cheese; ¼ cup brown sugar; 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice; 1 tsp vanilla extract; 2 cups Cool Whip; 1 cup crushed gingersnap cookies

Jump to Recipe

Ever crave a fall dessert that tastes like pumpkin pie but takes no time at all? This quick pumpkin mousse is my secret weapon when I need something elegant, light, and ready in minutes. It’s whipped, creamy, and layered with crushed gingersnaps for that cozy crunch everyone loves. I promise — this one’s foolproof and dangerously easy to fall in love with!

Prep Time	10 minutes
Cook Time	0 minutes
Total Time	10 minutes
Servings	6 cups
Difficulty	Easy
Calories	~220 per serving (est.)

How To Make Pumpkin Mousse Parfaits

A 10-Minute Pumpkin Mousse Parfaits dessert in clear glass dessert cups

Essential Equipment

Electric hand mixer or stand mixer
Medium mixing bowl
Spatula
Serving glasses or dessert cups

Ingredients

1 cup pumpkin purée (not pie filling)
4 oz cream cheese, softened
¼ cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups Cool Whip or whipped topping
Crushed gingersnap cookies (for layering)

Substitutions

Ingredient	Substitution	Note
Cream cheese	Mascarpone	Richer, smoother flavor
Brown sugar	Maple syrup	Adds extra fall sweetness
Cool Whip	Fresh whipped cream	Softer, airier texture

Instructions

Whip the base: In a medium bowl, beat the cream cheese, brown sugar, and vanilla until smooth and creamy.
Add pumpkin: Mix in the pumpkin purée and pumpkin spice. You’ll see the color turn beautifully golden-orange.
Fold gently: Add the Cool Whip and fold until everything looks light, airy, and fluffy — this is your dreamy pumpkin mousse.
Assemble: Layer crushed gingersnaps and mousse in serving glasses. I usually go for two layers each for that pretty parfait look.
Chill (optional): Pop them in the fridge for 15 minutes if you like them extra cold — or serve right away.

You’ll know it’s perfect when your spoon glides through silky mousse and hits that spiced cookie crunch underneath. Heavenly!

Tips for Perfect Pumpkin Mousse

Room temperature cream cheese blends much smoother — no lumps!
Fold gently so you don’t lose that airy texture.
Chill before serving if you want a firmer, mousse-like consistency.
For a festive touch, top with whipped cream and a sprinkle of cinnamon sugar.

Variations

Add crushed graham crackers for a pumpkin cheesecake vibe.
Layer with whipped cream and caramel drizzle for Thanksgiving dessert cups.
Swap gingersnaps for Biscoff cookies — trust me, it’s divine.

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Conclusion

There’s something so comforting about making a dessert that looks fancy but takes only 10 minutes. These pumpkin mousse parfaits are light, creamy, and full of cozy fall flavor — the kind of treat you’ll want to make again and again.