pumpkin mousse - woodstock inn,vt
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
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Step 1Fold 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.
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Step 2Sprinkle 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.
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Step 3In 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.
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Step 4In a small bowl, combine pumpkin, cinnamon, ginger, mace and cloves, stir into egg mixture, along with cooled gelatin mixture, blending well.
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Step 5With 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.
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Step 6To 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
Category:
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Tag:
#For Kids
Culture:
American
Method:
Stove Top
Ingredient:
Eggs
Keyword:
#Pumpkin Mousse
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