Gingerbread Mousse Pie
Gingerbread Mousse Pie is a festive dessert that perfectly captures the essence of the holidays. This velvety mousse, infused with warm gingerbread spices, is nestled in a buttery graham cracker crust. It’s an indulgent treat that will dazzle your family and friends. Ideal for holiday gatherings or cozy nights in, this pie offers a delightful blend of flavors and textures that make every bite a celebration.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 10 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Holiday
Ingredients
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- 1 pre-made graham cracker crust
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream (cold)
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1/2 cup dark brown sugar
- 1/4 cup unsulfured molasses
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp nutmeg
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- Peppermint whipped cream (optional, for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Place the graham cracker crust in a pie dish.
- Bake the crust for 8-10 minutes until golden brown. Let it cool completely.
- In a bowl, beat cream cheese and brown sugar until smooth. Mix in molasses, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- In another bowl, whip heavy cream until soft peaks form. Gently fold half into the cream cheese mixture, then fold in the remaining whipped cream.
- Pour mousse into cooled crust and spread evenly. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Serve with optional peppermint whipped cream on top.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (110g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider incorporating orange zest into the mousse. Crushed gingersnaps can be used as a topping for extra crunch.