Best 10 Pumpkin Chiffon Mousse With Gingersnap Crust Recipes

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Pumpkin chiffon mousse with gingersnap crust is an elegant and delicious dessert perfect for fall gatherings or special occasions. Combining the creamy richness of pumpkin mousse with the spicy-sweet crunch of a gingersnap crust, this decadent treat is sure to impress. The mousse is light and airy, with a delicate pumpkin flavor that is perfectly complemented by the crisp and crumbly gingersnap crust. This recipe provides detailed instructions on how to make this delicious dessert, including how to make the pumpkin mousse, the gingersnap crust and how to assemble the dessert. With careful preparation and attention to detail, you can easily create this stunning and flavorful dessert that will be the star of your next gathering.

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GINGER-PUMPKIN MOUSSE



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 2h25m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 large egg yolks
1/3 cup sugar
2 tablespoons dark rum
1/2 cup orange juice
15-ounce can solid-pack pumpkin
2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
Pinch fine salt
1/2 cup chopped crystallized ginger
2 cups heavy cream

Steps:

  • Put about 1-inch of water in a saucepan and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Beat the egg yolks, sugar, rum, and orange juice in a heatproof bowl that can rest in the saucepan without touching the water (we like stainless steel ones) until foamy and light, about 30 seconds. Set the bowl over the water and whip with an electric mixer or whisk, moving in a circular motion around the bowl, until the eggs thicken, about 2 minutes.
  • Remove the bowl from the heat and, with the mixers, beat in the pumpkin, spice, and salt. Continue beating until the mixture is cooled. Stir in about 1/2 the ginger.
  • In another bowl, whip the cream until it forms stiff peaks. Fold the whipped cream into the pumpkin mixture. Divide the mousse among 8 bowls or wine glasses, scatter the remaining ginger over the top of each, and cover tightly with plastic wrap. Chill mousses for at least 2 hours and up to 24 hours.
  • Please note: If you are restricting sugar in your diet, you can substitute 1/3 cup sugar substitute for the 1/3 cup sugar. The nutrient value per serving will then be 281 calories, 25 g fat (15 g saturated), 4 g protein, 10 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber.

PUMPKIN CHIFFON MOUSSE WITH GINGERSNAP CRUST



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Categories     Egg     Dessert     Bake     Freeze/Chill     Thanksgiving     Pumpkin     Fall     Chill     Gourmet     Kidney Friendly     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free

Yield Makes 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

For crust
20 (2-inch) gingersnap cookies, finely ground
1/2 stick (1/4 cup) unsalted butter, melted and cooled
For filling
3 1/2 teaspoons unflavored gelatin (from two 1 1/2-oz envelopes)
1/4 cup bourbon or brandy
6 large eggs, separated
3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
2 1/4 cups solid-pack canned pumpkin
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
3/4 teaspoon ground ginger
3/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 1/2 cups chilled heavy cream
Garnish: chopped crystallized ginger and whipped cream
Special Equipment
a 9 1/2-inch (24-cm) springform pan

Steps:

  • Make crust:
  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Stir together gingersnap crumbs and butter in a bowl until crumbs are evenly moistened, then press onto bottom of buttered springform pan. Bake in middle of oven until edge is golden brown, about 8 minutes (watch carefully toward end of baking; crust burns easily). Cool in pan on a rack.
  • Make filling:
  • Sprinkle gelatin over bourbon in a small bowl and let soften.
  • Beat together yolks and brown sugar with an electric mixer at high speed until thick and pale, 3 to 5 minutes. Reduce speed to moderate and mix in pumpkin, spices, and salt.
  • Transfer pumpkin mixture to a 4-quart heavy saucepan and cook over moderate heat, stirring constantly, until it registers160°F on a candy or instant-read thermometer, about 6 minutes. Remove pan from heat and immediately add gelatin mixture, stirring until dissolved. Transfer to a large metal bowl set in a larger bowl of ice and cold water and cool, stirring occasionally, until the consistency of raw egg whites, about 15 minutes.
  • Beat egg whites with cleaned beaters at high speed until frothy, then gradually add granulated sugar, beating until whites hold stiff, glossy peaks. Fold into pumpkin mixture gently but thoroughly.
  • Beat cream in another bowl with cleaned beaters until it just holds stiff peaks, then fold into pumpkin mixture gently but thoroughly. Pour filling into springform pan, smoothing top, and chill, uncovered, 1 hour. Cover and chill until set, at least 3 hours.
  • Before serving, run a thin knife around edge of pan and remove side.

GINGER PUMPKIN TART



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Provided by Claire Robinson

Categories     dessert

Time 1h55m

Yield 6 to 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 1/2 cups crushed thin Swedish ginger cookies, (about 55 to 60 cookies)
6 tablespoons butter, melted
1 (15-ounce) can pumpkin puree, organic if possible
3/4 cup sweetened condensed milk
2 large egg yolks
Pinch salt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Put a 9-inch removable-bottom fluted tart pan on a baking sheet.
  • Make the crust by combining the ginger cookie crumbs and melted butter in a large bowl, until well blended. Add the crumbs to the tart pan and evenly press over the bottom and up the sides with the bottom of a measuring cup. Bake until set and a bit darker in color, 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from the oven and set aside to cool.
  • In a bowl, whisk together the pumpkin, condensed milk, egg yolks and salt until well blended. Pour the filling into the cooled crust, return to the oven, and bake until set and beginning to brown on the top, about 30 minutes. Remove tart from the oven, cool to room temperature and then chill in the refrigerator, at least 1 hour or until ready to serve.
  • To serve, carefully remove outer tart shell ring and slice. Eat and enjoy!
  • NOTE: Any crushed gingersnap cookie will do; just be sure to use 2 1/2 cups crumbs for the crust.

GINGERSNAP PUMPKIN PIE



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A spicy version of the all time favorite pumpkin pie.

Provided by Deanna

Categories     Fruits and Vegetables     Vegetables     Squash

Time 1h30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 ¾ cups gingersnap cookie crumbs
2 ½ tablespoons butter, melted
2 tablespoons white sugar
1 ½ cups canned pumpkin
¾ cup packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
¼ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 eggs
1 (12 fluid ounce) can evaporated milk

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
  • Combine cookie crumbs, granulated sugar, and melted butter in a 9 inch pie pan. Press into sides. Bake for 5 minutes. Cool completely.
  • Combine pumpkin, brown sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, vanilla, eggs, and milk. Blend with wire whisk until combined.
  • Pour into crust. Bake at 325 degrees F (165 degrees C) for 1 hour. Let cool. Refrigerate to chill.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 315.5 calories, Carbohydrate 47.4 g, Cholesterol 69.7 mg, Fat 11.9 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 6.2 g, SaturatedFat 5.8 g, Sodium 355.8 mg, Sugar 36.7 g

PUMPKIN CHIFFON PIE WITH GINGERSNAP PECAN CRUST



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Categories     Dairy     Egg     Ginger     Dessert     Bake     Thanksgiving     Pecan     Brandy     Pumpkin     Gourmet     Kidney Friendly     Peanut Free

Yield One 9 inch pie

Number Of Ingredients 20

For Crust
fourteen 2-inch gingersnaps (about 4 ounces)
1 cup pecans (about 4 ounces)
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/2 stick (1/4 cup) unsalted butter melted and cooled
For filling
1 envelope (about 1 tablespoon) unflavored gelatin
2 tablespoons brandy rum or water
1 cup milk
3/4 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
4 large egg yolks
1 1/4 cups canned solid-pack pumpkin
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup heavy cream
Accompaniment: whipped cream
Garnish: chopped toasted pecans
Preheat oven to 350°F.

Steps:

  • Make Crust:
  • In a food processor grind gingersnaps, pecans, and sugar fine and add butter, blending until combined well. Press mixture onto bottom and up side of a 9-inch (1-quart) glass pie plate. Bake crust in middle of oven 15 minutes, or until crisp and golden around edge, and cool on rack.
  • Make filling:
  • In a small bowl sprinkle gelatin over brandy, rum, or water and let stand.
  • In a heavy saucepan whisk together milk, brown sugar, yolks, pumpkin, spices, and salt and cook over moderately low heat, whisking, until mixture registers 160°F. on a candy thermometer. Remove pan from heat and immediately add gelatin mixture, whisking until gelatin is completely dissolved.
  • Transfer filling to a metal bowl set in a larger bowl of ice and cold water and cool, stirring constantly, just until the consistency of raw egg white. Remove bowl from ice water.
  • In a bowl with an electric mixer beat cream until it holds stiff peaks and whisk about one fourth into filling to lighten. Fold in remaining cream gently but thoroughly and pour filling into crust. Chill pie until set, at least 3 hours and up to 24, covered with plastic wrap after 1 hour.
  • Top each serving with whipped cream and garnish with nuts.

PUMPKIN MOUSSE PIE WITH GINGERSNAP CRUST



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The gingersnap cookies and pumpkin pair perfectly in this pie. It's always a must-have dessert for our Thanksgiving get-together. -Bernice Janowski, Stevens Point, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1-1/2 cups finely crushed gingersnap cookies (about 30 cookies)
1 cup finely chopped pecans, toasted
1/3 cup butter, melted
1 envelope unflavored gelatin
1/4 cup cold water
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup half-and-half cream
3 large egg yolks
1 can (15 ounces) solid-pack pumpkin
2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
2 cups whipped topping
1/4 cup butterscotch-caramel ice cream topping
1/2 cup chopped pecans, toasted

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a small bowl, mix crushed cookies and chopped pecans; stir in butter. Press onto bottom and up sides of an ungreased 9-in. deep-dish pie plate. Bake 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on a wire rack., In a microwave-safe bowl, sprinkle gelatin over cold water; let stand 1 minute. Microwave on high for 30-40 seconds. Stir and let stand 1 minute or until gelatin is completely dissolved., In a large saucepan, whisk brown sugar, cream and egg yolks until blended. Cook over low heat until a thermometer reads at least 160°, stirring constantly. (Do not allow to boil.) Remove from heat; stir in pumpkin, pie spice and gelatin mixture. Cool completely., Fold in whipped topping. Pour into crust; refrigerate until set. Drizzle with ice cream topping; sprinkle with pecans.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 516 calories, Fat 32g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 98mg cholesterol, Sodium 227mg sodium, Carbohydrate 53g carbohydrate (28g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

CREAMY PUMPKIN MOUSSE PIE WITH GINGERSNAP CRUST



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Try this fluffy pumpkin pie once, and you may never go back to traditional. We whipped pumpkin puree with pudding and COOL WHIP for light-as-air texture.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 15m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups finely crushed gingersnaps (about 40 cookies)
6 Tbsp. butter
1 can (15 oz.) 100% pure pumpkin puree
1 pkg. (3.4 oz) JELL-O Vanilla Flavor Instant Pudding
1/2 cup milk
1-1/2 tsp. pumpkin pie spice
1 tub (8 oz.) COOL WHIP Whipped Topping

Steps:

  • Prepare the crust:
  • Combine gingersnap crumbs and melted butter; mix with a fork until all crumbs are moistened. Firmly press crumb mixture into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie plate coated with non-stick cooking spray. Bake at 350 degrees for 10 to 12 minutes. Set aside to cool completely.
  • Prepare the pumpkin mousse filling:
  • In a mixing bowl, stir together pumpkin, milk, pudding mix, and pumpkin pie spice. Fold in whipped topping.
  • Spoon pumpkin mixture into cooled crust. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Garnish with additional gingersnap cookies, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 370, Fat 17 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Sodium 480 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 3 g

DAD'S PUMPKIN CHIFFON PIE



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Deliciously different pumpkin chiffon pie with a gingersnap crust! My family has used this pumpkin pie recipe exclusively for all the 43 years I have been around! Originally submitted to ThanksgivingRecipe.com.

Provided by Jennifer Powell

Categories     Fruits and Vegetables     Vegetables     Squash

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup pumpkin puree
3 eggs
½ cup white sugar
1 cup milk
½ teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
2 tablespoons butter
1 (.25 ounce) package unflavored gelatin
¼ cup water
½ cup white sugar
1 (16 ounce) package gingersnap cookies

Steps:

  • Line one 9 inch pie pan with whole gingersnap cookies, breaking as necessary for fitting.
  • In a saucepan over medium heat cook pumpkin puree to heat through, stirring frequently.
  • Separate the eggs. Combine the egg yolks, 1/2 cup sugar, milk, spices and butter or margarine. Add to pumpkin and cook, stirring frequently until mixture is of custard consistency. Remove mixture from heat.
  • Soften gelatin in the cold water and stir into the pumpkin until dissolved. Chill mixture until it begins to stiffen (about 1 1/2 hours).
  • Whip egg whites with the remaining 1/2 cup sugar until stiff. Fold whipped egg whites into the pumpkin mixture. Spoon mixture into the prepared pan and chill until set (about 3 hours). Serve topped with whipped cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 343 calories, Carbohydrate 54.9 g, Cholesterol 63.9 mg, Fat 11.9 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 5.3 g, SaturatedFat 4.1 g, Sodium 331 mg, Sugar 37.5 g

GINGERSNAP-PUMPKIN DESSERT



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I've never quite gotten the hang of making a good pie crust. So I came up with this recipe, featuring a cake mix and cookie crust. The creamy pumpkin filling pairs well with the crunchy topping.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h50m

Yield 18 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 package yellow cake mix (regular size), divided
1 cup crushed gingersnap cookies
1/2 cup butter, melted
1 large egg, lightly beaten, room temperature
FILLING:
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
2/3 cup packed brown sugar
3 large eggs, lightly beaten, room temperature
1 can (29 ounces) pumpkin
1/4 cup 2% milk
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
TOPPING:
1/2 cup crushed gingersnap cookies
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup cold butter, cubed
1 cup chopped pecans
Additional gingersnap cookies, halved, optional

Steps:

  • Set aside 3/4 cup cake mix for topping. In a small bowl, combine gingersnap crumbs and remaining cake mix; stir in butter and egg. Press onto the bottom of a greased 13x9-in. baking dish; set aside., For filling, in a large bowl, beat cream cheese and brown sugar until smooth. Beat in eggs. Beat in the pumpkin, milk, cinnamon and vanilla and mix well. Pour over crust., For topping, in a small bowl, combine the gingersnap crumbs, sugar and reserved cake mix; cut in butter until crumbly. Stir in pecans. Sprinkle over filling. , Bake at 325° for 70-75 minutes or until filling is set and a thermometer inserted in the center reads 160°. Cool on a wire rack for 1-1/2 hours. If desired, garnish each serving with a gingersnap half. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 430 calories, Fat 25g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 89mg cholesterol, Sodium 425mg sodium, Carbohydrate 49g carbohydrate (30g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

PUMPKIN CHIFFON PIE



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Nothing says fall like a pumpkin dessert, and this one features a light, fluffy mousse layered over a sweet gingersnap crust. It's no ordinary pumpkin pie-in fact, it's even better.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Pie & Tarts Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 19

32 gingersnaps, coarsely broken
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/4 teaspoon coarse salt
4 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons unsalted butter, melted
1 envelope unflavored gelatin (1 scant tablespoon)
1/4 cup cold water
1 1/4 cups canned pumpkin (from a 15-ounce can) or fresh pumpkin puree (see Cook's Note below)
3 large eggs, separated
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup whole milk
1/4 teaspoon coarse salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 small sugar pumpkin, peeled
1 cup water
1 1/2 cups packed light-brown sugar
2 cinnamon sticks
1 piece (2 inches long and 1 inch wide) peeled fresh ginger, sliced 1/4 inch thick

Steps:

  • Make the crust: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Process gingersnaps, granulated sugar, and salt in a food processor until finely ground. Add butter, and process until combined. Divide mixture among six 5-inch pie plates, pressing into bottom and up sides. Place on a baking sheet, and bake until darkened and firm, 11 to 13 minutes. Let cool 5 minutes. Using an offset spatula, carefully unmold crusts, and return to sheet to cool. (Crusts can be stored in pie plates in airtight containers for up to 2 days.)
  • Make the filling: Sprinkle gelatin over cold water in a bowl. Let stand until softened, about 5 minutes.
  • Combine pumpkin, egg yolks, 1/4 cup granulated sugar, milk, salt, and spices in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook, stirring, until mixture begins to thicken, about 8 minutes. Do not boil. Remove from heat. Stir in gelatin mixture until dissolved. Let cool completely.
  • Beat egg whites with a mixer until soft peaks form. Gradually add remaining 1/2 cup granulated sugar, beating until stiff peaks form. Whisk one-third of beaten egg whites into cooled pumpkin mixture. Gently fold in remaining whites. (Filling can be refrigerated, covered, overnight.) Spoon into pie shells, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour (or up to 2 hours).
  • Make the garnish: Using a vegetable peeler, shave pumpkin into thin, wide ribbons. Bring water, brown sugar, cinnamon sticks, and ginger to a boil in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook until reduced by half, about 5 minutes. Add pumpkin pieces, and reduce heat. Simmer gently until tender and translucent, about 8 minutes. Pour into a bowl, and let cool completely. (Garnish can stand at room temperature for up to 3 hours.) Top each pie with 3 or 4 pumpkin pieces, discarding syrup. Serve immediately.
  • Variation: This recipe also can make two 8-inch pies; be sure to leave the crust in the pie plate before adding the filling.

Tips:

  • Make sure the cream cheese and butter are at room temperature before you start. This will help them blend together smoothly.
  • If you don't have a springform pan, you can use a regular 9-inch pie plate. Just trim the excess crust around the edges.
  • To make the mousse ahead of time, prepare it through step 5 and then refrigerate for up to 24 hours. When ready to serve, whip the cream and fold it into the mousse.
  • Garnish the mousse with whipped cream, pumpkin seeds, or a sprinkle of cinnamon before serving.

Conclusion:

This pumpkin chiffon mousse with gingersnap crust is a light and fluffy dessert that is perfect for fall. The mousse is made with cream cheese, pumpkin puree, whipped cream, and gelatin. It is light and airy, with just the right amount of sweetness. The gingersnap crust adds a delicious crunch and flavor contrast. This dessert is sure to be a hit at your next party or gathering.

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