pumpkin mousse - woodstock inn,vt

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Lewiston, ID
Updated on Oct 22, 2013

This recipe came from a good friend of mine Dr. Jay Hunter who I worked with for over 29 years, all the ER doc's were very good cooks. Any way this is a very good recipe, a little hard to make for a beginner but worth it.

prep time 35 Min
cook time 4 Hr
method Stove Top
yield 8 or 10

Ingredients

  • 1 package gelatin, unflavored
  • 1/4 cup brandy
  • 4 - eggs
  • 2/3 cup sugar
  • 1 cup canned pumpkin
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon mace
  • 1/4 teaspoon clove, ground
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream

How To Make pumpkin mousse - woodstock inn,vt

  • Step 1
    Fold a 24 inch piece of waxed paper lengthwise in thirds. Form a 2 inch collar around a 1 quart,straight sided souffle' dish. Tie with a piece of string to hold in place.
  • Step 2
    Sprinkle gelatine over rum in a small bowl. Set bowl in a pan of hot water, and simmer to dissolve gelatine. Remove from hot water. Cool slightly.
  • Step 3
    In a large bowl, with electric mixer at high speed, beat eggs until thick & light. Gradually beat in sugar, and continue beating 5 minutes, or until very thick and light.
  • Step 4
    In a small bowl, combine pumpkin, cinnamon, ginger, mace and cloves, stir into egg mixture, along with cooled gelatin mixture, blending well.
  • Step 5
    With rubber scraper, gently fold 1 cup whipped cream into the gelatine mixture until well combined.Turn into prepared dish, smoothing with spatula. Refrigerate until firm - 4 hours or over night.
  • Step 6
    To serve: gently remove paper collar. Decorate top with rosettes of whipped cream and garnish with almond or walnut halves. ENJOY

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Category: Puddings
Culture: American
Method: Stove Top
Ingredient: Eggs

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