Before starting any recipe, make sure you have all the necessary ingredients on hand. For this pumpkin mousse pie, you will need:
* 1 (15 oz) can of pumpkin puree
* 3/4 cup granulated sugar
* 2 eggs
* 1 tsp ground cinnamon
* 1/2 tsp ground ginger
* 1/4 tsp salt
* 2 cups heavy cream, divided
* 8 oz cream cheese, softened
* 1 unbaked 9-inch pie crust
Step 2: Preheat your oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Make sure your oven is hot before moving on to the next step.
Step 3: Mix the pumpkin mixture
In a large bowl, combine the pumpkin puree, sugar, eggs, cinnamon, ginger, and salt. Mix well until everything is fully incorporated.
Step 4: Whip the heavy cream
In a separate bowl, whip 1 cup of heavy cream until it forms stiff peaks. Set this aside for later use.
Step 5: Make the mousse
In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Add in the pumpkin mixture and mix well. Gradually fold in the whipped cream until everything is fully combined.
Step 6: Pour the mousse into the pie crust
Carefully pour the pumpkin mousse into the unbaked pie crust, being careful not to overfill it. Smooth out the top with a spatula.
Step 7: Bake the pie
Place the pie on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 45-60 minutes or until the center is set and the edges are lightly browned. Allow the pie to cool completely before serving.
Step 8: Serve and enjoy!
Once the pie has cooled completely, slice it up and serve it with your favorite toppings. This frozen pumpkin mousse pie is perfect for any fall or Halloween celebration.