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Yield: Makes one 9-by-13-inch cake
Pumpkin Mousse Cheesecake
Ingredients
For the Cheesecake
1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, room temperature
2 large eggs
3/4 cup sugar
For the Pumpkin Mousse
1 (1/4-ounce) envelope gelatin
1 (15-ounce) can pumpkin puree
3 large egg yolks
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup milk
1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
3 large egg whites
For the Crust
1/2 cup (1 stick) melted unsalted butter, plus more, unmelted, for pan
1 3/4 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/4 cup sugar
For the Whipped Cream Topping
1 cup very cold heavy cream
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Cook's Notes
Note: Raw eggs should not be used in food prepared for pregnant women, babies, young children, or anyone whose health is compromised.
Gallery
Read the full recipe after the video.
Recipe Summary
Yield: Makes one 9-by-13-inch cake
Pumpkin Mousse Cheesecake
Gallery
Read the full recipe after the video.
Read the full recipe after the video.
Recipe Summary
Yield: Makes one 9-by-13-inch cake
Recipe Summary
Yield: Makes one 9-by-13-inch cake
Yield: Makes one 9-by-13-inch cake
Makes one 9-by-13-inch cake
Pumpkin Mousse Cheesecake
Pumpkin Mousse Cheesecake
Ingredients
Ingredients
1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, room temperature
2 large eggs
3/4 cup sugar
1 (1/4-ounce) envelope gelatin
1 (15-ounce) can pumpkin puree
3 large egg yolks
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup milk
1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
3 large egg whites
1/2 cup (1 stick) melted unsalted butter, plus more, unmelted, for pan
1 3/4 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/4 cup sugar
1 cup very cold heavy cream
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Directions
Make the crust: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter a 9-by-13-inch baking dish; set aside.
In a large bowl, combine melted butter, graham cracker crumbs, and sugar; stir until well combined. Press graham cracker mixture into bottom of prepared baking dish in an even layer; set aside.
Make the cheesecake: In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, whisk together cream cheese, eggs, and sugar until fluffy. Spread cheesecake mixture over crust in baking dish. Transfer to oven and bake for 20 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool.
Make the mousse: Fill a small bowl or liquid measuring cup with 1/4 cup water; sprinkle gelatin over top and let soften. In a large heatproof bowl, mix together pumpkin, egg yolks, 1/2 cup sugar, milk, salt, and cinnamon. Set bowl over (but not touching) simmering water; whisk pumpkin mixture until thickened, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove bowl from heat and whisk in gelatin mixture. Let cool to room temperature.
In the clean bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, beat egg whites until soft peaks form. Add remaining 1/4 cup sugar and continue whisking until medium peaks form. Fold into cooled pumpkin mixture. Spread pumpkin mixture over cheesecake; Cover and transfer to refrigerator until set, at least 8 hours and up to overnight.
Make the whipped cream: In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, whisk together heavy cream, sugar, and vanilla until soft peaks form. Spread over cake or serve cheesecake with a dollop on the side.
Cook's Notes
Note: Raw eggs should not be used in food prepared for pregnant women, babies, young children, or anyone whose health is compromised.
Cook’s Notes
Note: Raw eggs should not be used in food prepared for pregnant women, babies, young children, or anyone whose health is compromised.
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264 Ratings
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96
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2 star values:
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Reviews (8)
Add Rating & Review
264 Ratings
5 star values:
78
4 star values:
96
3 star values:
50
2 star values:
26
1 star values:
14
Add Rating & Review
264 Ratings
5 star values:
78
4 star values:
96
3 star values:
50
2 star values:
26
1 star values:
14
264 Ratings
5 star values:
78
4 star values:
96
3 star values:
50
2 star values:
26
1 star values:
14
264 Ratings
5 star values:
78
4 star values:
96
3 star values:
50
2 star values:
26
1 star values:
14
- 5 star values:
- 78
- 4 star values:
- 96
- 3 star values:
- 50
- 2 star values:
- 26
- 1 star values:
- 14
Martha Stewart Member
Rating: 5 stars
10/26/2019
Loved This! I made it low carb and no sugar added.
Instead of gram cracker crust I substituted Almond Flour.
Instead of sugar I substituted Splenda
Martha Stewart Member
Rating: 3 stars
11/24/2017
The flavor and the texture is delicious especially with the buttery graham cracker crust but I had some problems. Mainly the mousse was way to airy and not firm. Looking at the video, the pumpkin mousse part holds together perfectly but mine came out way to soft despite cooking it over 10 minutes, perhaps it needs 20(?) and I let it sit in the fridge overnight. Mr. Farmerie also said this recipe could be used in a round or square/rectangle pan. I used a springform which if you do that, don't make the same mistake I did and NOT run a knife on the parameter of the cake which resulted in though tasty, not an instagram worthy picture.
Martha Stewart Member
Rating: 4 stars
11/22/2017
In respect to Mr. Farmerie's mother's recipe, this was an excellent base that could be played with. I made my own puree for it; adding other pumpkin pie spices (nutmeg, ginger, clove) to the mousse; also, didn't need to be whisked for a whole 8-10 minutes on double boiler to thicken ( I think this is a "raw egg disclaimer" timing). I also sprinkled a little pecan dust on mousse before topping with cream -- next time I might add fine-chopped pecan to the crust; a bit of vanilla or other seasonal extract (almond or chocolate) added to the cream is an idea as well. Potential!
Martha Stewart Member
Rating: Unrated
07/30/2015
I made this last night and it turned out great. The only thing I think I will do differently next time is add the cinnamon after it is cooked. Adding it while it was cooking, to me, it almost had a bitter taste to it.
Martha Stewart Member
Rating: Unrated
11/09/2012
The taste was delicious but a few things went wrong. My mousse still seems runny after I refrigerated overnight.
Also my cheesecake mixture was very lumpy on the bottom portion of the batter (looked like cottage cheese- which I sieved out). I read somewhere that over mixing cheesecake batter is not good and it causes curdling, but in the recipe he says to mix until frothy..suggestions?
I put this in a springform pan, hoping the mousse will hold!
Any tips for the future?
Martha Stewart Member
Rating: Unrated
12/24/2011
PERFECTION!!! I'll never make another pumpkin pie again!!
Martha Stewart Member
Rating: 5 stars
11/25/2011
We traded in our traditional pumpkin pie this year for pumpkin mousse cheesecake. This was so easy to prepare and very delish!! I followed the instructions exactly. I used a springform pan and found I needed to increase the cooking time just a bit. You must use real butter and real cream cheese, not low fat.
We will probably make again for Christrmas!
Martha Stewart Member
Rating: 5 stars
11/23/2011
I have been making this delicious recipe for years and it always gets rave reviews. Now it's all anyone wants for Thanksgiving dessert! Well worth the effort!
Martha Stewart Member
Rating: 5 stars
10/26/2019
Loved This! I made it low carb and no sugar added.
Instead of gram cracker crust I substituted Almond Flour.
Instead of sugar I substituted Splenda
Rating: 5 stars
Rating: 3 stars
11/24/2017
The flavor and the texture is delicious especially with the buttery graham cracker crust but I had some problems. Mainly the mousse was way to airy and not firm. Looking at the video, the pumpkin mousse part holds together perfectly but mine came out way to soft despite cooking it over 10 minutes, perhaps it needs 20(?) and I let it sit in the fridge overnight. Mr. Farmerie also said this recipe could be used in a round or square/rectangle pan. I used a springform which if you do that, don't make the same mistake I did and NOT run a knife on the parameter of the cake which resulted in though tasty, not an instagram worthy picture.
Rating: 3 stars
Rating: 4 stars
11/22/2017
In respect to Mr. Farmerie's mother's recipe, this was an excellent base that could be played with. I made my own puree for it; adding other pumpkin pie spices (nutmeg, ginger, clove) to the mousse; also, didn't need to be whisked for a whole 8-10 minutes on double boiler to thicken ( I think this is a "raw egg disclaimer" timing). I also sprinkled a little pecan dust on mousse before topping with cream -- next time I might add fine-chopped pecan to the crust; a bit of vanilla or other seasonal extract (almond or chocolate) added to the cream is an idea as well. Potential!
Rating: 4 stars
Rating: Unrated
07/30/2015
I made this last night and it turned out great. The only thing I think I will do differently next time is add the cinnamon after it is cooked. Adding it while it was cooking, to me, it almost had a bitter taste to it.
Rating: Unrated
Rating: Unrated
11/09/2012
The taste was delicious but a few things went wrong. My mousse still seems runny after I refrigerated overnight.
Also my cheesecake mixture was very lumpy on the bottom portion of the batter (looked like cottage cheese- which I sieved out). I read somewhere that over mixing cheesecake batter is not good and it causes curdling, but in the recipe he says to mix until frothy..suggestions?
I put this in a springform pan, hoping the mousse will hold!
Any tips for the future?
Rating: Unrated
12/24/2011
PERFECTION!!! I'll never make another pumpkin pie again!!
Rating: 5 stars
11/25/2011
We traded in our traditional pumpkin pie this year for pumpkin mousse cheesecake. This was so easy to prepare and very delish!! I followed the instructions exactly. I used a springform pan and found I needed to increase the cooking time just a bit. You must use real butter and real cream cheese, not low fat.
We will probably make again for Christrmas!
Rating: 5 stars
11/23/2011
I have been making this delicious recipe for years and it always gets rave reviews. Now it's all anyone wants for Thanksgiving dessert! Well worth the effort!
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