Ingredients:

  • 1 cup (100g) graham cracker crumbs
  • 4 tbsp (55g) unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 tbsp (4g) brown sugar
  • 1/2 tsp (1g) ground cinnamon
  • 8 oz (225g) full-fat cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup (245g) pumpkin puree
  • 1/2 cup (60g) powdered sugar, sifted
  • 1 tsp (2g) pumpkin pie spice
  • 1 cup (240ml) heavy whipping cream, chilled
  • 6 tsp (30ml) whipped cream
  • 6 pinch (2g) pumpkin seeds
  • 1/2 tsp (1g) ground cinnamon

Instructions:

  1. Combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon in a medium bowl.
  2. Stir until the mixture resembles wet sand. Note: Don't overmix or the butter will pool
  3. Spoon 2 tablespoons of the mixture into the bottom of each of the 6 glasses and press down firmly with the back of a spoon until compact.
  4. In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and powdered sugar on medium high until smooth and pale.
  5. Fold in the pumpkin puree and pumpkin pie spice using a spatula until the color is uniform.
  6. In a separate chilled bowl, whip the heavy cream on high speed until stiff peaks form.
  7. Gently fold the whipped cream into the pumpkin mixture in three additions using a cut and fold motion to maintain aeration. Note: This is where the cloud texture happens
  8. Pipe or spoon the mousse over the graham cracker crusts.
  9. Top each cup with a dollop of whipped cream.
  10. Sprinkle with a pinch of pumpkin seeds and a dusting of cinnamon.
  11. Chill for at least 60 minutes until the mousse feels firm to the touch.