SPICED PUMPKIN MOUSSE

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Another Taste of Home recipe that sounds great for the upcoming fall weather. They say gingersnaps add crunch to this creamy, smooth mousse and I think my DGSs are going to love it. Timing does not include cooling time.

Provided by Bonnie G 2

Categories     Dessert

Time 55m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/2 teaspoons unflavored gelatin
4 1/2 teaspoons cold water
3 egg yolks
3/4 cup sugar
1 1/2 cups canned pumpkin
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
18 gingersnap cookies, divided

Steps:

  • In small saucepan, sprinkle gelatin over water; let stand for 1 minute or until softened.
  • Beat in egg yolks and sugar.
  • Cook and stir over medium heat until a thermometer reads 160 and mixture has thickened, about 5 minutes.
  • Transfer to small bowl; beat until cool and thickened, about 3 minutes.
  • Beat in pumpkin and spices.
  • Refrigerate for 1 hour or until set.
  • In a small mixing bowl, beat cream and vanilla until stiff peaks form. Fold into pumpkin mixture.
  • Coursely crumble 12 gingersnaps; sprinkle into six parfait or dessert dishes.
  • Spoon or pipe mousse over the top.
  • Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour or until set.
  • Just before serving, garnish with remaining gingersnaps.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 441, Fat 26.3, SaturatedFat 15.1, Cholesterol 175.9, Sodium 312.8, Carbohydrate 48.5, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 31.4, Protein 4.8

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