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Mini Pumpkin Mousse Ghost Cakes

Mini Pumpkin Mousse Ghost Cakes are Halloween’s treat!


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  • Author: nomadplates
  • Total Time: 3 hours
  • Yield: 6 cakes 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Mini Pumpkin Mousse Ghost Cakes are a delightful Halloween treat, combining creamy pumpkin mousse with a spooky ghostly touch.


Ingredients

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  • 1 cup pumpkin puree
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • ½ cup cream cheese
  • ½ cup sugar
  • 2 tbsp gelatin (or agar-agar)
  • ½ tsp cinnamon
  • White meringue kisses (for ghosts)
  • Crushed chocolate or nuts (for base decoration)

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, beat pumpkin puree, cream cheese, sugar, and cinnamon until smooth.
  2. Bloom gelatin in ¼ cup warm water, then mix into the pumpkin mixture.
  3. Whip heavy cream until soft peaks form and fold gently into the pumpkin base.
  4. Pour into small silicone molds and refrigerate for 2–3 hours until set.
  5. Unmold and place on serving trays, decorating the base with crushed chocolate or nuts.
  6. Top each mousse cake with a small meringue ghost.
  7. Chill until serving for a cute and creamy Halloween dessert.

Notes

  • Ensure the gelatin is fully dissolved before mixing it into the pumpkin mixture.
  • For a vegan option, substitute heavy cream with coconut cream and use agar-agar instead of gelatin.
  • These cakes can be made a day in advance for convenience.
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Chilling
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cake
  • Calories: 250
  • Sugar: 15g
  • Sodium: 100mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 20g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 50mg