MAPLE RICOTTA MOUSSE WITH CANDIED PECANS

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Try not to sneak too many of the maple-y nuts while you make dessert. With the mousse, they're even better. -Kathleen Gill, Pahrump, Nevada

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

2/3 cup maple syrup
1/4 cup chopped pecans
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
1-1/4 cups whole-milk ricotta cheese
1/2 cup mascarpone cheese

Steps:

  • Place syrup in a small saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 5 minutes. Transfer to a bowl; cool completely., In a small heavy skillet, cook and stir pecans over medium heat, about 3 minutes. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon cooked syrup; cook and stir 1 minute longer. Spread on foil to cool., In a small bowl, beat cream until soft peaks form. In a large bowl, beat ricotta and mascarpone cheeses until light and fluffy. Gradually beat in 1/3 cup cooled syrup; gently fold in whipped cream., To serve, spoon mousse into dessert dishes. Drizzle with remaining cooled syrup; top with candied pecans.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 646 calories, Fat 50g fat (26g saturated fat), Cholesterol 142mg cholesterol, Sodium 140mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (36g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 14g protein.

Hannah Templin
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I've made this mousse several times and it's always a hit! It's so easy to make and it's always delicious. I love the combination of maple and ricotta. It's a perfect dessert for any occasion.


Shabnur Roshid Nijhum
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This mousse is amazing! It's so light and fluffy, and the maple flavor is perfect. I love the candied pecans on top. They add a nice crunch and sweetness to the mousse.


arman tanha
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I made this mousse for my husband's birthday and he loved it! He said it was the best mousse he had ever tasted. I will definitely be making this again for special occasions.


Mafish Junior
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This mousse is a great way to use up leftover ricotta cheese. It's also a delicious and elegant dessert that is perfect for any occasion. I highly recommend this recipe!


Cel Tunes
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I love this mousse! It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfectly. The maple flavor is subtle but delicious, and the ricotta cheese makes it light and fluffy. I like to serve it with fresh berries or fruit compote.


Fatima Fatima
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This was my first time making a mousse and it turned out perfectly! The instructions were easy to follow and the results were amazing. The mousse was light, airy, and full of flavor. I will definitely be making this again.


Wiktor Francikowski
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This mousse is absolutely divine! The maple flavor is rich and decadent, and the ricotta cheese gives it a light and fluffy texture. The candied pecans add the perfect touch of sweetness and crunch. I will definitely be making this again!


Quinton Giles
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I made this mousse for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination and the beautiful presentation. I would highly recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a special dessert to impress their guests.


Almustapha said
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This mousse is a great way to use up leftover maple syrup. It's also a delicious and decadent dessert that is perfect for any occasion. I highly recommend this recipe!


farzana akter
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I've made this mousse several times and it's always a hit! It's so easy to make and it's always delicious. I love the combination of maple and ricotta. It's a perfect dessert for any occasion.


Muhanmad Huzaifa
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This mousse is amazing! It's so light and fluffy, and the maple flavor is perfect. I love the candied pecans on top. They add a nice crunch and sweetness to the mousse.


Leon Yang
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I made this mousse for my husband's birthday and he loved it! He said it was the best mousse he had ever tasted. I will definitely be making this again for special occasions.


Bill Williams
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This mousse is a great way to use up leftover ricotta cheese. It's also a delicious and elegant dessert that is perfect for any occasion. I highly recommend this recipe!


Shofrana Rahman
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I love this mousse! It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfectly. The maple flavor is subtle but delicious, and the ricotta cheese makes it light and fluffy. I like to serve it with fresh berries or fruit compote.


MD ALAMIN ISLAM
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This was my first time making a mousse and it turned out perfectly! The instructions were easy to follow and the results were amazing. The mousse was light, airy, and full of flavor. I will definitely be making this again.


Eugenia Garita
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I made this mousse for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination and the beautiful presentation. I would highly recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a special dessert to impress their guests.


IKRAM GORSI
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This mousse was absolutely divine! The maple flavor was rich and decadent, and the ricotta cheese gave it a light and fluffy texture. The candied pecans added the perfect touch of sweetness and crunch. I will definitely be making this again!