Spiced Pumpkin Mousse

December 29, 2012

It is light and airy with a delicious spiced pumpkin flavor. It is a perfect dessert for those of us that don’t love pumpkin pie. Plus, I think it would make an excellent dessert on Thanksgiving. Because really, after filling up on turkey with all the trimmings, who has room for a big piece of pie anyway?

1-1/2 teaspoons unflavored gelatin
4-1/2 teaspoons cold water
3 egg yolks
3/4 cup sugar
1-1/2 cups canned pumpkin
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
1-1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
18 gingersnap cookies, divided

In a small saucepan, sprinkle gelatin over water; let stand for 1 minute or until softened. Beat in egg yolks and sugar. Cook and stir over medium heat until a thermometer reads 160° and mixture has...
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Nutritions

Calories
618

Sodium
268mg
11% DV

Fat
20g
31% DV

Protein
7g
14% DV

Carbs
102g
34% DV

Fiber
3g
15% DV

Refrigerated