This fall pumpkin mousse is the perfect excuse to host a cozy party

Sometimes you come across a treat so special, it deserves its own celebration. This decadent seasonal dessert is the inspiration behind this Harvest Moon Pumpkin Mousse Party.

Amy Richardson shared how to make it and host the perfect fall party around this dessert.

Pumpkin Mousse

Makes 12-18 servings

INGREDIENTS

• 1 can sweetened condensed milk
• 1 cup very cold water
• 1 large package instant vanilla pudding
• 1 cup pumpkin purée
• 3/4 tsp pumpkin pie spice
• 2 cups heavy cream, whipped to stiff peaks

METHOD

1. With an electric mixer, beat condensed milk, pudding and water together for about 2-3 minutes, refrigerate to firm if necessary.
2. Whisk in pumpkin purée and spice until even. Stir in a couple of dollops of whipped cream to lighten. Fold in remaining cream, and spoon evenly into serving bowl.
3. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

Maple Rum Whipped Cream

Makes 2- 2 1/4 cups

INGREDIENTS

• 1 cup whipping cream
• 1/4 maple syrup
• 1/4 tsp rum extract

METHOD

Place ingredients into medium sized bowl, with an electric mix on high, beat until soft peaks

Toppings

• Ginger Cookie Crumbs
• Chopped Rosemary Nutsor Salted Pecans
• Guittard Milk Chocolate Jimmies
• White Chocolate Shards
• Flake Sea Salt
• Black Lava Sea Salt

Drizzle

• Mini Monin Syrups
• Fall or Coffee Collections

Recipes and party idea by Amy Richardson.

Find more recipes from Amy on Instagram, @amyparkerrichardson.