PUMPKIN MOUSSE PIE WITH GINGERSNAP CRUST
The gingersnap cookies and pumpkin pair perfectly in this pie. It's always a must-have dessert for our Thanksgiving get-together. -Bernice Janowski, Stevens Point, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 45m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. In a small bowl, mix crushed cookies and chopped pecans; stir in butter. Press onto bottom and up sides of an ungreased 9-in. deep-dish pie plate. Bake 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on a wire rack., In a microwave-safe bowl, sprinkle gelatin over cold water; let stand 1 minute. Microwave on high for 30-40 seconds. Stir and let stand 1 minute or until gelatin is completely dissolved., In a large saucepan, whisk brown sugar, cream and egg yolks until blended. Cook over low heat until a thermometer reads at least 160°, stirring constantly. (Do not allow to boil.) Remove from heat; stir in pumpkin, pie spice and gelatin mixture. Cool completely., Fold in whipped topping. Pour into crust; refrigerate until set. Drizzle with ice cream topping; sprinkle with pecans.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 516 calories, Fat 32g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 98mg cholesterol, Sodium 227mg sodium, Carbohydrate 53g carbohydrate (28g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 7g protein.
PUMPKIN CHIFFON MOUSSE WITH GINGERSNAP CRUST
Categories Egg Dessert Bake Freeze/Chill Thanksgiving Pumpkin Fall Chill Gourmet Kidney Friendly Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free
Yield Makes 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Make crust:
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Stir together gingersnap crumbs and butter in a bowl until crumbs are evenly moistened, then press onto bottom of buttered springform pan. Bake in middle of oven until edge is golden brown, about 8 minutes (watch carefully toward end of baking; crust burns easily). Cool in pan on a rack.
- Make filling:
- Sprinkle gelatin over bourbon in a small bowl and let soften.
- Beat together yolks and brown sugar with an electric mixer at high speed until thick and pale, 3 to 5 minutes. Reduce speed to moderate and mix in pumpkin, spices, and salt.
- Transfer pumpkin mixture to a 4-quart heavy saucepan and cook over moderate heat, stirring constantly, until it registers160°F on a candy or instant-read thermometer, about 6 minutes. Remove pan from heat and immediately add gelatin mixture, stirring until dissolved. Transfer to a large metal bowl set in a larger bowl of ice and cold water and cool, stirring occasionally, until the consistency of raw egg whites, about 15 minutes.
- Beat egg whites with cleaned beaters at high speed until frothy, then gradually add granulated sugar, beating until whites hold stiff, glossy peaks. Fold into pumpkin mixture gently but thoroughly.
- Beat cream in another bowl with cleaned beaters until it just holds stiff peaks, then fold into pumpkin mixture gently but thoroughly. Pour filling into springform pan, smoothing top, and chill, uncovered, 1 hour. Cover and chill until set, at least 3 hours.
- Before serving, run a thin knife around edge of pan and remove side.
PUMPKIN MOUSSE PIE WITH GINGERSNAP CRUMB CRUST
Steps:
- Step 1 - Crust Mix crumbs, sugar and butter in a bowl. Press and pat mixture in two pie pans. Bake unfilled 8-10 minutes in preheated 350 degree oven. Set aside, cool. Step 2 - Filling Sprinkle gelatin over the rum in small heat proof cup and let soften. Meanwhile beat the egg yolks till foamy in a large bowl, then mix in the the pumpkin, spices and vanilla. Briefly microwave (15-20 seconds) the rum and gelatin until the gelatin is dissolved. Whisk the hot gelatin mixture into the pumpkin mixture. Whip the cream to soft peaks and carefully but thoroughly fold it in. Divide into the two pie shells. Chill at least 4 hour or overnight. Decorate with chopped toasted walnuts.
CREAMY PUMPKIN MOUSSE PIE WITH GINGERSNAP CRUST
Try this fluffy pumpkin pie once, and you may never go back to traditional. We whipped pumpkin puree with pudding and COOL WHIP for light-as-air texture.
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Home
Time 15m
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Prepare the crust:
- Combine gingersnap crumbs and melted butter; mix with a fork until all crumbs are moistened. Firmly press crumb mixture into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie plate coated with non-stick cooking spray. Bake at 350 degrees for 10 to 12 minutes. Set aside to cool completely.
- Prepare the pumpkin mousse filling:
- In a mixing bowl, stir together pumpkin, milk, pudding mix, and pumpkin pie spice. Fold in whipped topping.
- Spoon pumpkin mixture into cooled crust. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Garnish with additional gingersnap cookies, if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 370, Fat 17 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Sodium 480 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 3 g
PUMPKIN GINGERSNAP MOUSSE
Patrice is right, this recipe would really take the place of pumpkin pie! The pumpkin mousse is light, creamy, and has the same spices as pumpkin spice. This can be eaten as a mousse but would also make a tasty dip for gingersnaps.
Provided by Patrice Manning
Categories Puddings
Time 20m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- 1. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
- 2. Beat in pumpkin.
- 3. Add pudding mix and pie spice until blended.
- 4. Gradually beat in milk.
- 5. Fold in whipped topping.
- 6. Spoon about 1/4 cup each into serving dishes.
- 7. Crumble 2 gingersnaps over each. Divide remaining pumpkin mixture among dishes.
- 8. Garnish with a whole gingersnap.
- 9. Chill until ready to serve. Refrigerate leftovers. Enjoy!
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