MAPLE RICOTTA MOUSSE WITH CANDIED PECANS

Maple Ricotta Mousse with Candied Pecans image

Try not to sneak too many of the maple-y nuts while you make dessert. With the mousse, they're even better. -Kathleen Gill, Pahrump, Nevada

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

2/3 cup maple syrup
1/4 cup chopped pecans
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
1-1/4 cups whole-milk ricotta cheese
1/2 cup mascarpone cheese

Steps:

Place syrup in a small saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 5 minutes. Transfer to a bowl; cool completely., In a small heavy skillet, cook and stir pecans over medium heat, about 3 minutes. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon cooked syrup; cook and stir 1 minute longer. Spread on foil to cool., In a small bowl, beat cream until soft peaks form. In a large bowl, beat ricotta and mascarpone cheeses until light and fluffy. Gradually beat in 1/3 cup cooled syrup; gently fold in whipped cream., To serve, spoon mousse into dessert dishes. Drizzle with remaining cooled syrup; top with candied pecans.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 646 calories, Fat 50g fat (26g saturated fat), Cholesterol 142mg cholesterol, Sodium 140mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (36g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 14g protein.