Super Easy Low Carb Pumpkin Mousse with Maple Pecan Granola

We had some friends over the other night and since it is October I wanted a Fall themed, quick and easy low carb dessert. This was SO fast and so easy and super light and delicious! The Maple Pecan Granola adds the perfect slightly salty crunch.




INGREDIENTS:

MOUSSE
30 OUNCE CAN PUMPKIN PIE FILLING
16 OUNCES HEAVY WHIPPING CREAM
2 TABLESPOONS SPICED DARK RUM (OPTIONAL)
REAL MAPLE SYRUP TO DRIZZLE ON TOP (OPTIONAL)


MAPLE PECAN GRANOLA
1/2 CUP CHOPPED PECANS
1/2 CUP GRANOLA (ANY KIND)
3 TABLESPOONS REAL MAPLE SYRUP
1/4 STICK BUTTER
2 TEASPOON CINNAMON
1 TEASPOON SALT


In a large mixing bowl add your entire container of Heavy Whipping Cream. Beat using an electric mixer until you get stiff peaks. Add your 2 tablespoons Rum. Slowly fold in the entire can of Pumpkin Pie Filling, mixing well with a spatula.  Mix again lightly with your blender.

Finished Pumpkin Mousse after folding in the Pumpkin and whipping a little more.

Divide your mousse into your serving dishes. 

Drizzle a small amount of Real Maple Syrup over the top, then add as much Maple Pecan Granola as you like. 

For your Maple Pecan Granola. Melt butter into a large saucepan over medium heat. Add your pecans and toast stirring often about 5 minutes. Add in cinnamon, and salt. Add in your granola and stir to toast. Add your Maple Syrup so it gets a nice sticky consistency. Take off the stove and allow to cool.

There you have it! A super stress free dinner party dessert, that you can sneak off and make quickly that is light , low carb and great has lots of delicious Fall flavors!

Enjoy!

xo,

R&S