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Ginger
Pumpkin Mousse Recipe
When
treats in individual portions. You can present your dessert
mousses in the same way - spooned into chilled stemmed balloon
glasses and garnished with berries, a slice of citrus, chocolate
curls, or mint. Or, more simply, chill the mousse in your
favorite clear bowl and then divide it among dessert plates at
the table and serve with some delicious cookies. Either way,
your guests will love this pumpkin mousse recipe as an elegant
grand finale.
Ingredients:
4 eggs
7 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon unflavored gelatin|
1½ cups pumpkin puree or canned pumpkin
¾ teaspoon ground cinnamon
¾ teaspoon freshly grated ginger
¼ teaspoon grated nutmeg
¾ cup heavy cream, chilled
Minced crystallized ginger, for garnish |
Directions:
1. Beat the eggs with the sugar until the mixture is light
colored and thick. Add the gelatin and beat to blend well. Mix
in the pumpkin puree and spices and chill the mixture until it
begins to set.
2. Whip the cream into soft peaks; fold into the pumpkin
mixture. Pour into 4 to 6 dessert dishes or a large serving bowl
3. Chill for 4 hours. Before serving, decorate with the
crystallized ginger. Serves 4-6
You just
want a little something sweet, a cool, smooth mousse is the
perfect dessert. The Silver Palate shop was never without row
after row of those lovely light treats in individual portions.
You can present your dessert mousses in the same way - spooned
into chilled stemmed balloon glasses and garnished with berries,
a slice of citrus, chocolate curls, or mint. Or, more simply,
chill the mousse in your favorite clear bowl and then divide it
among dessert plates at the table and serve with some delicious
cookies. Either way, your guests will love this pumpkin mousse
recipe as an elegant grand finale. |
