CHOCOLATE-PUMPKIN MOUSSE
The chocolate and pumpkin complement each other wonderfully in this airy, yet richly decadent dessert. I've even given it as a gift and heard about it for months afterward. For an elegant and picture-perfect dessert, garnish with whipped cream, shaved chocolate, and 'Pirouette' cookies--the round, cream-filled, wafer, stick cookies that come in a tin.
Provided by Lisa
Categories Fruits and Vegetables Vegetables Squash
Time 4h35m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Pour water into a small bowl and sprinkle gelatin over top to soften. Set aside.
- Combine milk, 1/3 cup sugar, vanilla extract, and pumpkin pie spice in the top of a double boiler over simmering water. Stir frequently, scraping down the sides with a rubber spatula to avoid scorching, until sugar has dissolved and mixture is just starting to boil, 4 to 5 minutes. Add gelatin mixture and stir until completely dissolved. Add chocolate chips and stir until completely melted.
- Whisk egg yolks in a small bowl and pour into the chocolate mixture. Continue to heat, stirring constantly, until thickened and almost boiling. Add pumpkin puree and stir until smooth. Remove from the heat.
- Beat egg whites in a glass, metal, or ceramic bowl until frothy. Gradually add remaining 3 tablespoons sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, continuing to beat until stiff peaks form. Fold egg whites into the pumpkin custard in 3 batches.
- Spoon mousse into 8 ramekins and place in the refrigerator until chilled, at least 4 hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 220.2 calories, Carbohydrate 30.6 g, Cholesterol 95.4 mg, Fat 9.5 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 6.1 g, SaturatedFat 4.9 g, Sodium 52.8 mg, Sugar 26.8 g
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Dina Nath Das
n@gmail.comOverall, I thought this mousse was just okay. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't anything special either.
Abou Tamara
tamaraabou3@hotmail.frI'm not sure what I did wrong, but my mousse turned out grainy. I think I might have overcooked it.
Deme Hassan
dhassan76@aol.comThis mousse is a bit too time-consuming to make. I would prefer a dessert that is easier to prepare.
Julia Katelyn
j98@aol.comI found this mousse to be a bit too dense. I would prefer a lighter and airier mousse.
bisma gujjar
bisma@hotmail.co.ukThis mousse is a bit too bland for my taste. I would recommend adding some spices or extracts to give it more flavor.
vriti mondol
v-mondol@yahoo.comI'm not a fan of the chocolate and pumpkin combination. I think they clash a bit.
sun set
s-s42@yahoo.comThis mousse is a bit too rich for me. I think I would prefer a lighter dessert.
Umer Sultan
sultan_umer6@hotmail.comI had a little trouble getting the mousse to set. I think I might have overbeaten it.
ruaa um 7ala
u-ruaa@gmail.comI found that this mousse was a little too sweet for my taste. I would recommend using less sugar next time.
MD Riayz
m.r@yahoo.comThis mousse is a bit pricey to make, but it's worth it for a special occasion.
md sahed Vip
v.m@yahoo.comI topped my mousse with whipped cream and chocolate shavings and it was heavenly.
adrian olszowski
adrian.o@hotmail.comI added a little bit of cinnamon and nutmeg to my mousse and it gave it a really nice warm flavor.
Abraham Conteh
a35@gmail.comThis mousse is a great way to use up leftover pumpkin puree. I had some leftover from making pumpkin pie and this was the perfect way to use it up.
Bimal chokami
bimalc22@hotmail.comI love the presentation of this mousse. I served it in individual ramekins and it looked so elegant.
Marie Rasmussen
marie-rasmussen57@hotmail.comThis mousse is so easy to make. I was able to whip it up in no time. It's also a great make-ahead dessert. I made it the day before I needed it and it was still perfect.
gwzif asmain
a.g@yahoo.comI love that this mousse is made with real pumpkin. It gives it a delicious homemade flavor. I also like that it's not too sweet.
Rtyu Mia
r-m69@hotmail.frThis mousse is the perfect fall dessert. It's warm and comforting, and the chocolate and pumpkin flavors go together perfectly.
Jamie Ray
j_ray@gmail.comI'm not usually a fan of pumpkin desserts, but this mousse changed my mind. It's so rich and decadent, but not too sweet. I'll definitely be making it again.
You nice
you_n24@hotmail.comI made this mousse for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. It's so easy to make and it looks really impressive.
Katey Blevins
blevins@hotmail.comThis chocolate pumpkin mousse was a delight! The combination of chocolate and pumpkin was divine, and the mousse was so light and fluffy. It was the perfect dessert for a special occasion.