Prepare to embark on a culinary journey to create the most delectable butter pecan mousse. This light, fluffy dessert will tantalize your taste buds with its rich, buttery flavor and the crunch of pecans. The combination of creamy and crunchy textures will make this mousse a hit at any gathering. With just a few simple ingredients and easy-to-follow steps, you'll be able to whip up this decadent treat in no time. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's embark on this sweet adventure!
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BUTTER PECAN MOUSSE
Make and share this Butter Pecan Mousse recipe from Food.com.
Provided by carolinafan
Categories Dessert
Time 35m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350*.
- Combine pecans and butter; spread on an ungreased cookie sheet. Bake 5 minutes or until lightly toasted; cool.
- Finely chop; set aside.
- Beat cream cheese at medium speed with an electric mixer until smooth.
- Add sugar, brown sugar, and vanilla, mixing well.
- Stir in toasted pecans; gently fold in whipped cream.
- Spoon into serving dishes.
- Chill until ready to serve.
- Garnish with additional pecans if desired.
PEANUT BUTTER MOUSSE
Steps:
- In a saucepan, warm the peanut butter and milk then whisk to combine. In a mixer with a whip attachment, whip the cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla until medium peaks. Bloom the gelatin in the water and add to the warm peanut butter. Strain into a bowl and fold in the whipped cream mixture. Pour into flexi dome molds and freeze overnight.
- Pop the frozen peanut butter mousses out of the molds and place on a wire icing rack. Ladle the ganache over to coat. Remove from the rack with a spatula and place on parchment paper in the refrigerator until set, about 10 minutes.
- Garnish mousse with a pinch of chopped peanuts on the top and serve with caramel red wine sauce.
- Heat the cream and pour over the chopped chocolate. Whisk to combine.
- In a saucepan boil sugar and water together to make a light caramel. With a wooden spoon stir in the red wine, slowly. Chill.
BUTTER PECAN ICE CREAM
Creamy homemade ice cream! Excellent summertime treat!
Provided by SUSAN LONG
Categories Desserts Nut Dessert Recipes Pecan Dessert Recipes
Time 2h5m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a small skillet over medium heat, cook pecans in butter until lightly browned and fragrant, stirring constantly, about 3 to 5 minutes. Set aside.
- Whisk eggs in a mixing bowl; set aside. Combine brown sugar and half and half in a saucepan and mix well. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat; remove from heat. Gradually pour hot mixture into the eggs, whisking constantly. Return custard to saucepan and cook, stirring occasionally, until mixture coats the back of a spoon (see Editor's Note). Remove from heat and stir in cream, vanilla, and pecans.
- Pour into ice cream maker and freeze according to manufacturers' directions.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 139.2 calories, Carbohydrate 15.1 g, Cholesterol 43.7 mg, Fat 8.3 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 1.8 g, SaturatedFat 4.1 g, Sodium 29.9 mg, Sugar 13.6 g
BUTTER PECAN SAUCE
Buttery, smooth and full of pecans, this sauce is just sensational over ice cream. It's hard to beat this homemade goodness. -Kim Gilliland, Simi Valley, California
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 15m
Yield 1-1/2 cups.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a heavy saucepan, combine the sugars and cornstarch. Gradually stir in cream until smooth. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly; cook and stir until slightly thickened, 2-3 minutes. , Remove from the heat; stir in butter until melted. Add the pecans. Serve warm over ice cream.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 148 calories, Fat 10g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 23mg cholesterol, Sodium 20mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.
PECAN CRUSTED CHOCOLATE MOUSSE PIE - A
This simple sweet pie recipe is perfect for Passover, or for those who want to avoid using flour. From Linda Larsen,Your Guide to Busy Cooks at about.com. I specifically saved this b/c it has a nut crust instead of flour. This is better for Low Carbers.
Provided by Nana Lee
Categories Pie
Time 4h20m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- PREPARATION:.
- Preheat oven to 375ºF.
- In a medium bowl, combine pecans, brown sugar, and melted butter and mix well.
- Press into 9" pie pan.
- Bake for 8-9 minutes until just set.
- Cool on wire rack until completely cooled.
- In large bowl, combine cream cheese, cocoa powder, and 1 cup superfine sugar.
- Beat until smooth and fluffy.
- Then add melted chocolate chips and vanilla; beat until smooth.
- In medium bowl, combine heavy cream and 2 tablespoons superfine sugar until stiff peaks form.
- Beat a spoonful of this mixture into the chocolate mixture to lighten.
- Then fold remaining whipped cream into chocolate mixture to combine.
- Pour into cooled pie shell.
- Cover and chill until firm, about 4-6 hours. Serves 8.
Tips:
- Use high-quality ingredients for the best flavor. - Make sure the butter is softened before you start mixing it. - Don't overbeat the mousse, or it will become grainy. - Chill the mousse for at least 2 hours before serving, or overnight for the best results. - When making the praline, be careful not to burn the sugar. - If you don't have a candy thermometer, you can test the sugar by dropping a small amount into a bowl of cold water. If it forms a hard ball, it is ready. - To make the whipped cream, make sure the cream is very cold before you start whipping it. Whip the cream until it forms soft peaks. - To assemble the mousse, layer the mousse and praline in a parfait glass or individual serving dishes. - Top with whipped cream and garnish with a pecan half.Conclusion:
Butter pecan mousse is a delicious and elegant dessert that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be made ahead of time. The combination of buttery mousse, crunchy praline, and whipped cream is sure to please everyone. So next time you are looking for a special dessert to impress your friends and family, give this butter pecan mousse a try.
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