Pumpkin Spiced Latte - Mousse

While some watch for changing tree leaves and cooler evenings as signs of autumn, others know fall by three words: pumpkin spice latte.  But why limit yourself to just the period from Halloween to Thanksgiving when you can enjoy the "pumpkinness" year round - and cold - and for dessert!!

I said this was a dessert - and it WILL be sugar free and low carb..  BUT, to paraphrase old maps "Thar be CALORIES here", so enjoy, but in moderation.  And a little IS enough.  It's RICH!!!


2 cups heavy cream
1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
2 teaspoons instant decaf coffee

1 Tablespoon hot water
1 1.4 oz pkg Jell-0 Sugar Free Vanilla pudding and pie filling mix

2 Tablespoons pumpkin puree

In a large bowl mix the hot water and decaf instant coffee until dissolved.

Add remaining ingredients and whip vigorously with a fine whip or hand mixer for approximately 2 minutes until mixture thickens.

Refrigerate until serving

Cook's Notes:

• I recommend a modest dusting of pumpkin pie spice just before service.
• Great with a dollop of whipped cream and a sugar free ginger snap.
• Makes a perfect parfait
• It also makes an incredible filling for a "Gâteau Mille Crêpes" if you make my low carb pancake/crepes for a spectacular "crepe cake"