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Pumpkin Pie Greek Yogurt Mousse

Pumpkin Pie Greek Yogurt Mousse

This week has been as dreary and cloudy as October can be, with a full day of rain and humidity today before cooler fall weather this weekend. I needed a little pick-me-up and found it in this no bake Pumpkin Pie Greek Yogurt Mousse! This recipe is super easy to make and incorporates my favorite pumpkin pie flavors.

Pumpkin Pie Greek Yogurt Mousse | Chicago Jogger

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Cooking with yogurt has been on my mind recently, starting with sharing my Greek Yogurt Pumpkin Bars a few weeks ago. I like the way yogurt can lighten up a recipe without missing out on any flavors. I created this easy Greek yogurt mousse to satisfy a pumpkin pie craving {typical}, using my favorite Le Creuset Mini Cocotte dishes that I received as a Christmas gift last year.

Pumpkin Pie Greek Yogurt Mousse | Chicago Jogger

What a beautiful dessert, right? Here is the mousse, pre-toppings:

Pumpkin Pie Greek Yogurt Mousse | Chicago Jogger

And post-toppings! The more the merrier on toppings, in my opinion. I added mini chocolate chips, whipped cream {from a can – no judgment} and a sprinkle of pumpkin pie spice. Adding graham cracker crumbs would also be delicious.

Pumpkin Pie Greek Yogurt Mousse | Chicago Jogger

This mousse is very easy to make. All I did was heat pumpkin puree {not pumpkin pie filling}, pure maple syrup, spices, and vanilla extract in a small pan on low for ~5 minutes. Lighting cooking the pumpkin puree before adding the yogurt really brings out the flavor.

Pumpkin Pie Greek Yogurt Mousse | Chicago Jogger

After cooking, I let the mixture chill for a few minutes before stirring in the Greek yogurt. If you can wait, the last step is to refrigerate the mousse for at least 30 minutes before adding toppings and serving.

Pumpkin Pie Greek Yogurt Mousse | Chicago Jogger

I made this pumpkin dessert for two and K and I enjoyed it after dinner this evening. You can easily double or triple this recipe if you’re feeding more people. I hope you enjoy this mousse as much as I did!

Pumpkin Pie Greek Yogurt Mousse

Course Dessert
Keyword dessert, pumpkin
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 2 people

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
  • 4 tbsp maple syrup
  • 1/3 cup 2% Greek yogurt
  • 1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
  • 1/4 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Add pumpkin puree, maple syrup, pumpkin pie spice, ground cinnamon, and vanilla extract to a small saucepan.

  2. Mix all ingredients and heat on "low", stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes.

  3. Remove from heat and let cool for 10 minutes.

  4. Stir in Greek yogurt until mixture is smooth.

  5. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, covered.

  6. Add toppings before serving. I used mini chopped chips, whipped cream, and a sprinkle of pumpkin pie spice.

Recipe Notes

Topping ideas:

Mini chocolate chips
Whipped cream
Pumpkin pie spice
Graham cracker crumbs

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