PUMPKIN MOUSSE IN A PUMPKIN

Pumpkin Mousse in a Pumpkin image

Rich and creamy, this mousse is a real showstopper when served in a hollowed-out pumpkin. The presentation is sure to impress. -Taste of Home Cooking School

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 medium pie pumpkin (about 2 pounds)
2 tablespoons sugar
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon, divided
1/3 cup vanilla or white chips
2 tablespoons whole milk
3 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/3 cup confectioners' sugar
1/3 cup solid-pack pumpkin
1 teaspoon grated orange zest
1 cup heavy whipping cream, whipped

Steps:

Cut top off pumpkin; scoop out and discard seeds. In small bowl, combine sugar and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon; sprinkle inside of pumpkin. Replace pumpkin top. Place on a baking sheet. Bake at 400° for 25-30 minutes or until crisp-tender. Cool on a wire rack., Meanwhile, microwave vanilla chips with milk at 70% power; stir until smooth. Cool to room temperature. , In a bowl, beat cream cheese and confectioners' sugar until smooth. Beat in the pumpkin, orange peel, reserved melted chips and remaining cinnamon. Fold in whipped cream. Spoon into pie pumpkin., Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 431 calories, Fat 34g fat (21g saturated fat), Cholesterol 93mg cholesterol, Sodium 100mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (28g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.