SPICED PUMPKIN SEMIFREDDO

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This is a semi frozen Italian dessert, from "The Lady had Seconds" cookbook. I do not include freezing time in the preparation or cooking times. Be prepared for a rich dessert this is NOT for us calorie watchers.

Provided by Chabear01

Categories     Frozen Desserts

Time 1h5m

Yield 8 slices, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

3/4 cup pecans, toasted and finely ground
3/4 cup graham cracker crumbs
4 tablespoons melted butter
1 cup canned pumpkin (not pie filling)
1 tablespoon dark rum (optional)
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 1/2 cups sugar
1/3 cup water
2 tablespoons light corn syrup
5 egg whites
1 cup whipping cream
1 tablespoon vanilla

Steps:

  • Line 9 x 5 x 3 inch loaf pan with aluminum foil. Make Toasted pecan crust: reserve 3/4 cup crumb mixture and press remaining mixture on bottom of pan.
  • Mix pumpkin, rum and spices in medium bowl; reserve.
  • Heat sugar, water and corn syrup to boiling in medium saucepan, stirring occasionally until sugar is melted; boil, without stirring, until candy thermometer registers 248 degrees (firm ball).
  • While sugar syrup is cooking, beat egg whites in large bowl to soft peaks. Gradually beat in syrup; continue beating until meringue mixture is room temperature, about 5 minutes.
  • Beat Whipping cream to stiff peaks in medium bowl. Fold pumpkin mixture into two-thirds of the meringue mixture; fold in half of the whipped cream. Spoon mixture over crust in pan; sprinle with reserved 3/4 cup crust mixture.
  • Mix vanilla into remaining meringue; fold in remaining whipped cream. Spoon mixture evenly over second crust, mounding slightly over top of pan; cover loosley with foil and freeze 8 hours or overnight.
  • To serve, remove from baking pan. Remove foil and cut into squares or slices.
  • To Make Toasted Pecan Crust:.
  • Mix all crust ingredients in a small bowl and set aside till needed.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 444.8, Fat 25.1, SaturatedFat 11.3, Cholesterol 56, Sodium 211.8, Carbohydrate 53, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 43.2, Protein 4.8

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