Ingredients:

  • 1.5 cups (150g) graham cracker crumbs
  • 6 tbsp (85g) unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 cup (250g) pumpkin puree
  • 1 cup (240ml) whole milk, chilled
  • 1 package (96g) instant vanilla pudding mix
  • 1 tsp (2g) pumpkin pie spice
  • 1 tsp (5ml) vanilla extract
  • 0.5 cup (120ml) heavy whipping cream, cold
  • 2 tbsp (25g) powdered sugar

Instructions:

  1. Combine graham cracker crumbs and melted butter in a medium bowl; stir until the crumbs are evenly coated.
  2. Spoon 2 tablespoons of the crumb mixture into the bottom of each of the 6 dessert cups.
  3. Press the crumbs down firmly using the back of a spoon or a small flat-bottomed glass until compacted.
  4. Place the cups in the refrigerator to set while preparing the filling.
  5. In a large bowl, combine the chilled milk, instant pudding mix, pumpkin puree, pumpkin pie spice, and vanilla extract.
  6. Beat the mixture with a handheld mixer on medium-high speed for 2-3 minutes until smooth and thickened to soft peaks.
  7. Spoon the pumpkin mousse evenly over the chilled graham cracker crusts.
  8. In a separate bowl, whip the cold heavy whipping cream and powdered sugar until stiff peaks form.
  9. Top each cup with a dollop of whipped cream.
  10. Refrigerate the completed cups for 4 hours before serving.