Easy Pumpkin Mousse Pie Recipe – a No Bake Fall Dessert to Try!
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This Pumpkin Mousse Pie takes credit as one of those winner no-bake Fall desserts. Add a cranberry meringue topping for a touch of decadence!
Living way down in South Texas means Fall weather kicks in gradually, and for the first part of the season, we’re experiencing sweltering temperatures. This can’t stop us from enjoying Fall goodies, but it does mean we improvise with no-bake Fall desserts like this easy Pumpkin Mousse Pie.
Pumpkin-flavored anything is synonymous with all things Fall, so it’s only natural to take the pumpkin route when it comes to this no-bake pie.
This recipe comes with a decadent cranberry meringue topping accompaniment; this will involve popping the pie into the oven, but remember, the meringue is completely optional.
If you choose to stick to just the pie, by all means, do.
This mousse pie will soon become one of your favorite no-bake thanksgiving treats to take for that potluck!
Easy Pumpkin Mousse Pie Recipe (with Cranberry Meringue-optional)
Ingredients:
Double the recipe for two (2) or more pies
- 1 box Jell-O Vanilla Instant Pie/Pudding
- 1/2 teaspoon Pumpkin Pie Spice
- 1/4 cup Low Fat Condensed Milk
- 3/4 cup Egg Nog or Pumpkin Egg Nog
- 1 1/2 cup Pumpkin Puree
- 3 cups Cool Whip
- 1 prepared Graham Cracker Pie Shell
- In the bowl of a stand mixer, fitted with a whisk attachment, add pudding mix and fat-free condensed milk, egg nog, and pumpkin pie spice; mix until ingredients are smooth.
- Incorporate pumpkin puree and continue to mix.
- Add Cool Whip and mix into the ingredients well.
- Spoon mixture into a prepared Graham cracker pie shell and place into the freezer for 2 1/2 hours or overnight.
- After freezing add the cranberry meringue.
- Now toast this in the broiler.
- After the meringue is golden brown, return to the freezer for 30 minutes.
- Serve.
Now toast this in the broiler.
- 4 Egg Whites
- 1/8 tsp Salt
- 1/3 cup + 1 tbsp Granulated Sugar
- 1/2 cup + 2 tbsp Powdered Sugar
- 1/3 tsp pure Peppermint Extract
- 1 tbsp Whole Cranberry Sauce
Cranberry Meringue Directions:
- In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, add four (4) large egg whites and Kosher or sea salt.
- Beat on medium for just over a minute until egg whites have expanded and are foamy.
- Now, set the mixer to medium-high and add the powdered sugar and granulated sugar in three or four batches.
- Beat for around two minutes between adding sugars.
- Continue to beat until stiff peaks appear.
- Add a tablespoon of whole cranberry sauce.
- Cover pie with meringue.
Here’s a printable version of this recipe:
Easy Pumpkin Mousse Pie Recipe
This pumpkin mousse pie is light, packed with Fall flavors, and easy to make!
Ingredients
- 1 box Jell-O Vanilla Instant Pie/Pudding
- 1/2 teaspoon Pumpkin Pie Spice
- 1/4 cup Low Fat Condensed Milk
- 3/4 cup Egg Nog or Pumpkin Egg Nog
- 1 1/2 cup Pumpkin Puree
- 3 cups Cool Whip
- 1 prepared Graham Cracker Pie Shell
Instructions
- In the bowl of a stand mixer, fitted with a whisk attachment, add pudding mix and fat-free condensed milk, egg nog, and pumpkin pie spice; mix until ingredients are smooth.
- Incorporate pumpkin puree and continue to mix.
- Add Cool Whip and mix into the ingredients well.
- Spoon mixture into a prepared Graham cracker pie shell and place into the freezer for 2 1/2 hours or overnight.
- After freezing add the cranberry meringue.
- Now toast this in the broiler.
- After the meringue is golden brown, return to the freezer for 30 minutes.
- Serve.
Notes
(Optional) Cranberry Meringue Ingredients:
- 4 Egg Whites
- 1/8 tsp Salt
- 1/3 cup + 1 tbsp Granulated Sugar
- 1/2 cup + 2 tbsp Powdered Sugar
- 1/3 tsp pure Peppermint Extract
- 1 tbsp Whole Cranberry Sauce
Cranberry Meringue Directions:
- In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, add four (4) large egg whites and Kosher or sea salt.
- Beat on medium for just over a minute until egg whites have expanded and are foamy.
- Now, set the mixer to medium-high and add the powdered sugar and granulated sugar in three or four batches.
- Beat for around two minutes between adding sugars.
- Continue to beat until stiff peaks appear.
- Add a tablespoon of whole cranberry sauce.
- Cover pie with meringue.
This Pumpkin Mousse Pie is a winner because it’s easy to whip up and is a light dessert that delivers Fall in one bite!
You could also make these in individual size pie shells, then package and gift them to your neighbor down the street or your child’s teacher.
If you choose to serve the Pumpkin Mousse Pie, minus the cranberry meringue topping, sprinkle a little pumpkin spice on the top. 
Looking for more easy Fall recipes?
Try these:
Delicious Fall Baked Treats
Easy 3 ingredient Apple Fritter Rolls, a tasty breakfast treat!
This comforting Apple Blueberry Crisp is a must on your Fall list of recipes to make!
