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How to Make 5 Minute Pumpkin Mousse

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By UkieGirl
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Mmmm pumkin!
Mmmm pumkin!
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Here is a quick and very easy recipe for delicious pumpkin mousse perfect for the holidays or anytime. It's low in calories too!

Difficulty: Easy
Instructions

Things You'll Need:

  • 1 can of pureed pumpkin (or you can use homemade)
  • 1 package of instant butterscotch pudding mix
  • 2 t. pumkin pie spice (adjust to taste)
  • 1 small tub of whipped topping - light, fat free or regular (or you can use homemade whipped cream)
  1. Step 1
    Instant Butterscotch Pudding Mix courtesy of www.curiosityshoptea.com
     
    Instant Butterscotch Pudding Mix courtesy of www.curiosityshoptea.com

    Add the pumpkin, pudding mix and spice to a large mixing bowl and either whisk together or beat with electric egg beaters.

  2. Step 2
    Cool Whip courtesy of www.wackypackages.org
     
    Cool Whip courtesy of www.wackypackages.org

    When the above ingredients are well incorporated then gently, but completely fold in the tub of whipped topping.

  3. Step 3
    All you need is a spoon! Image courtesy of somethingtodoatwork.wordpress.com
     
    All you need is a spoon! Image courtesy of somethingtodoatwork.wordpress.com

    Now it's ready to serve. Simply spoon it into dessert cups and serve immediately or refrigerate the mousse and serve later. Yum!

Tips & Warnings
  • This dessert is so easy and delicious you will want to make it all the time.
  • You can also change this recipe to suit your tastes. Ex. Use instant chocolate pudding mix instead of butterscotch and you have yummy pumpkin-chocolate mousse.

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maryladd said

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on 10/23/2009 gosh this sounds so easy..thanks for your 5 minute recipe..pumpkin mousse is so good..rated 5 * and recommended you

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on 12/28/2008 sounds really good...

e-Rambler said

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on 12/6/2008 Easy and very cool idea. Now I can have this any time... like right now!

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on 11/18/2008 what a great idea

Kilogramm said

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on 10/25/2008 This sounds off the hook delicous! thanks for this!

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