Creamy Pumpkin Mini Mousses

By Treebs

Petite Sweets

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
• 1 8 oz package cream cheese, softened
• 2 tbsp butter, softened
• 1 tbsp pure vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice*
• 1 (15 oz) can pumpkin puree
• 1/2 cup whipping cream, whipped
• Whipped cream and finely chopped toasted pecans (for garnish)
• If you don't have pumpkin pie spice, substitute 1 tsp ground cinnamon, 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg, 1/8 tsp ground ginger, and 1/8 tsp ground cloves.

Preparation

Step 1

In a mixing bowl, combine the powdered sugar, cream cheese, butter, vanilla extract, and spice. Beat with a hand mixer until light and fluffy. Add the pumpkin puree and mix until blended. Fold in the whipped cream.

Divide the mixture between 24 (2 oz) ramekins, cups, or shot glasses. chill 4 hours to overnight. top with a small dollop of whipped cream and a sprinkle of toasted pecans before serving.