Pumpkin Mousse

1 1/4 cups cold milk
1 cup canned solid-pack pumpkin
1 teaspoon grated orange rind (optional)
1/4 teaspoon each cinnamon, nutmeg and ginger
    or 3/4 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
1 small box vanilla or butterscotch instant pudding mix
1 cup thawed Cool Whip
1/4 cup chopped pecans (optional)

Combine milk, pumpkin, orange rind and spices in bowl. Add pudding mix. With electric mixer at low speed, beat until well blended, 1 to 2 minutes.

Fold in whipped topping and nuts. Spoon into individual dessert glasses. Chill. Garnish with additional whipped topping and nuts, if desired.