FROZEN PUMPKIN MOUSSE TORTE WITH CARAMEL-PECAN TOPPING
A different take on favorite Thanksgiving flavors, this beautiful do-ahead pumpkin dessert is made even easier by the use of purchased sauce. Prep time includes 8 hours chill time. From Bon Apetit.
Provided by yooper
Categories Frozen Desserts
Time 9h20m
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- For Crust: Preheat oven to 350.
- Finely chop nuts and sugar in food processor.
- Add butter and blend, using on/off turns, until moist crumbs form.
- Using plastic wrap as aid, press mixture onto bottom and all the way up sides of a 9-inch-diameter springform pan with 2 3/4-inch-high sides, covering completely.
- Freeze 10 minutes.
- Bake crust until golden, about 10 minutes.
- Cool.
- For Filling: Whisk 1 cup cream, sugar and yolks in heavy medium saucepan.
- Stir constantly over medium heat until candy thermometer registers 160, about 6 minutes.
- Strain into large bowl.
- Using electric mixer, beat mixture until cool and slightly thickened, about 8 minutes.
- Beat in pumpkin, corn syrup, rum and spices.
- Using electric mixer, beat remaining 1 1/2 cups cream in large bowl to medium-stiff peaks.
- Fold cream into pumpkin mixture.
- Transfer filling to crust.
- Cover and freeze overnight.
- For topping: Arrange pecans side by side atop torte, covering completely.
- Drizzle 1/2 cup caramel sauce over, covering nuts completely (pan will be filled to top).
- Freeze until caramel sets, at least 3 hours or overnight.
- To Serve: Run sharp knife around pan sides to loosen torte.
- Release pan sides.
- Stir remaining caramel sauce in heavy small saucepan over medium heat until warm.
- Slice torte and serve with sauce.
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Km Eslam Dewan
[email protected]Overall, I really enjoyed this recipe. It's a great dessert for any occasion.
Bipesh Pariyar
[email protected]This torte is a bit too sweet for my taste, but I still enjoyed it. I would recommend using less sugar in the mousse.
Nada Sayed
[email protected]I wasn't sure how I would like the combination of pumpkin and mousse, but I was pleasantly surprised. It's a delicious and unique dessert.
Aabbas Arain
[email protected]This torte is a bit pricey to make, but it's worth every penny. It's a real showstopper.
Obi Juan Kenobi
[email protected]I love how easy this recipe is to make. It's the perfect dessert for a busy weeknight.
J udayer
[email protected]This is the best pumpkin mousse torte I've ever had. The mousse is so smooth and creamy, and the pecan topping is the perfect finishing touch.
Mmenyene Williams
[email protected]I've made this torte several times and it's always a hit. It's the perfect dessert for any occasion.
Adriyan San
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of pumpkin, but this torte changed my mind. It's the perfect balance of sweet and savory.
Ehab Radwan
[email protected]This torte is a must-try for pumpkin lovers! The mousse is light and fluffy, the pecan topping is crunchy and sweet, and the caramel sauce is rich and decadent.
Obena Gao Pauline
[email protected]Overall, I really enjoyed this recipe and would definitely recommend it to others.
Nahiyan Wafi
[email protected]I had some trouble getting the mousse to set, but after a few tries I figured it out and the torte turned out great.
Massom Jatti
[email protected]The mousse was a little too sweet for my taste, but the pecan topping and caramel sauce were perfect.
Sk Sojol
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser.
G.C. Sinatra
[email protected]I made this torte for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe.
gracious Cynthia
[email protected]The torte turned out beautifully and tasted even better than it looked. My guests raved about it!
Vivian rajab
[email protected]I love how easy this recipe is to follow. I'm not a skilled baker, but I was able to make this torte without any problems.
Kerlin Chisanga
[email protected]This pumpkin mousse torte was a hit at my Thanksgiving dinner! The combination of creamy pumpkin mousse, crunchy pecan topping, and gooey caramel sauce was divine. I'll definitely be making this again next year.