Indulge in a symphony of flavors with our tantalizing Pumpkin Chiffon Mousse with Gingersnap Crust, a dessert that encapsulates the essence of fall. This delectable treat combines the velvety smoothness of pumpkin mousse with a crisp gingersnap crust, creating a harmonious balance of textures and flavors. The mousse is a delightful blend of pumpkin puree, cream cheese, whipped cream, and spices, while the gingersnap crust adds a touch of warmth and crunch. This recipe also includes a variation for a no-bake gingersnap crust, making it accessible to bakers of all skill levels. Additionally, we offer a gluten-free version of the crust, ensuring that everyone can savor this delightful dessert. Don't miss out on the opportunity to create this culinary masterpiece that will leave your taste buds craving more.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
PUMPKIN MOUSSE PIE WITH GINGERSNAP CRUST
The gingersnap cookies and pumpkin pair perfectly in this pie. It's always a must-have dessert for our Thanksgiving get-together. -Bernice Janowski, Stevens Point, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 45m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. In a small bowl, mix crushed cookies and chopped pecans; stir in butter. Press onto bottom and up sides of an ungreased 9-in. deep-dish pie plate. Bake 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on a wire rack., In a microwave-safe bowl, sprinkle gelatin over cold water; let stand 1 minute. Microwave on high for 30-40 seconds. Stir and let stand 1 minute or until gelatin is completely dissolved., In a large saucepan, whisk brown sugar, cream and egg yolks until blended. Cook over low heat until a thermometer reads at least 160°, stirring constantly. (Do not allow to boil.) Remove from heat; stir in pumpkin, pie spice and gelatin mixture. Cool completely., Fold in whipped topping. Pour into crust; refrigerate until set. Drizzle with ice cream topping; sprinkle with pecans.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 516 calories, Fat 32g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 98mg cholesterol, Sodium 227mg sodium, Carbohydrate 53g carbohydrate (28g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 7g protein.
PUMPKIN CHIFFON PIE
Nothing says fall like a pumpkin dessert, and this one features a light, fluffy mousse layered over a sweet gingersnap crust. It's no ordinary pumpkin pie-in fact, it's even better.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes Pie & Tarts Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Make the crust: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Process gingersnaps, granulated sugar, and salt in a food processor until finely ground. Add butter, and process until combined. Divide mixture among six 5-inch pie plates, pressing into bottom and up sides. Place on a baking sheet, and bake until darkened and firm, 11 to 13 minutes. Let cool 5 minutes. Using an offset spatula, carefully unmold crusts, and return to sheet to cool. (Crusts can be stored in pie plates in airtight containers for up to 2 days.)
- Make the filling: Sprinkle gelatin over cold water in a bowl. Let stand until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Combine pumpkin, egg yolks, 1/4 cup granulated sugar, milk, salt, and spices in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook, stirring, until mixture begins to thicken, about 8 minutes. Do not boil. Remove from heat. Stir in gelatin mixture until dissolved. Let cool completely.
- Beat egg whites with a mixer until soft peaks form. Gradually add remaining 1/2 cup granulated sugar, beating until stiff peaks form. Whisk one-third of beaten egg whites into cooled pumpkin mixture. Gently fold in remaining whites. (Filling can be refrigerated, covered, overnight.) Spoon into pie shells, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour (or up to 2 hours).
- Make the garnish: Using a vegetable peeler, shave pumpkin into thin, wide ribbons. Bring water, brown sugar, cinnamon sticks, and ginger to a boil in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook until reduced by half, about 5 minutes. Add pumpkin pieces, and reduce heat. Simmer gently until tender and translucent, about 8 minutes. Pour into a bowl, and let cool completely. (Garnish can stand at room temperature for up to 3 hours.) Top each pie with 3 or 4 pumpkin pieces, discarding syrup. Serve immediately.
- Variation: This recipe also can make two 8-inch pies; be sure to leave the crust in the pie plate before adding the filling.
PUMPKIN CHIFFON PIE
You will be the hit of your holiday dinner with this Pumpkin Chiffon Pie. It is a recipe that's been in our family for years, but I want to share it so everybody can enjoy it for the Holidays!!! You will never want to use any other pumpkin pie recipe from now on. A wonderful option is to sprinkle the finished pie with almond toffee brickle chips. (Note: This recipe contains raw eggs. We recommend that pregnant women, young children, the elderly and the infirm do not consume raw eggs. For more information visit our Hints and Tips pages.)
Provided by Carla A. Lightsey, Houston, Texas
Categories Fruits and Vegetables Vegetables Squash
Time 1h50m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Mix the gelatin and water in a small bowl, and set aside.
- In a medium bowl, beat the egg yolks until thick. Mix in 3/4 cup sugar, pumpkin, evaporated milk, salt, cinnamon, allspice, nutmeg and ginger.
- In a double broiler, cook the mixture over boiling water, stirring constantly, until thick. Mix in the gelatin. Stir to dissolve. Remove from heat and allow the mixture to thicken until it mounds when dropped by the spoonful.
- In a clean, dry medium bowl, beat the egg whites until soft peaks form. Gradually mix in the remaining 1/2 cup sugar, and continue beating until firm. Fold in the pumpkin mixture. Transfer to the pie crust. Chill until firm, about 1 hour.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 316.6 calories, Carbohydrate 47.1 g, Cholesterol 99.1 mg, Fat 11.8 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 7.4 g, SaturatedFat 3.7 g, Sodium 250.6 mg, Sugar 34.9 g
PUMPKIN CHIFFON PIE WITH GINGERSNAP PECAN CRUST
Categories Dairy Egg Ginger Dessert Bake Thanksgiving Pecan Brandy Pumpkin Gourmet Kidney Friendly Peanut Free
Yield One 9 inch pie
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- Make Crust:
- In a food processor grind gingersnaps, pecans, and sugar fine and add butter, blending until combined well. Press mixture onto bottom and up side of a 9-inch (1-quart) glass pie plate. Bake crust in middle of oven 15 minutes, or until crisp and golden around edge, and cool on rack.
- Make filling:
- In a small bowl sprinkle gelatin over brandy, rum, or water and let stand.
- In a heavy saucepan whisk together milk, brown sugar, yolks, pumpkin, spices, and salt and cook over moderately low heat, whisking, until mixture registers 160°F. on a candy thermometer. Remove pan from heat and immediately add gelatin mixture, whisking until gelatin is completely dissolved.
- Transfer filling to a metal bowl set in a larger bowl of ice and cold water and cool, stirring constantly, just until the consistency of raw egg white. Remove bowl from ice water.
- In a bowl with an electric mixer beat cream until it holds stiff peaks and whisk about one fourth into filling to lighten. Fold in remaining cream gently but thoroughly and pour filling into crust. Chill pie until set, at least 3 hours and up to 24, covered with plastic wrap after 1 hour.
- Top each serving with whipped cream and garnish with nuts.
CREAMY PUMPKIN MOUSSE PIE WITH GINGERSNAP CRUST
Try this fluffy pumpkin pie once, and you may never go back to traditional. We whipped pumpkin puree with pudding and COOL WHIP for light-as-air texture.
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Home
Time 15m
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Prepare the crust:
- Combine gingersnap crumbs and melted butter; mix with a fork until all crumbs are moistened. Firmly press crumb mixture into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie plate coated with non-stick cooking spray. Bake at 350 degrees for 10 to 12 minutes. Set aside to cool completely.
- Prepare the pumpkin mousse filling:
- In a mixing bowl, stir together pumpkin, milk, pudding mix, and pumpkin pie spice. Fold in whipped topping.
- Spoon pumpkin mixture into cooled crust. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Garnish with additional gingersnap cookies, if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 370, Fat 17 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Sodium 480 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 3 g
PUMPKIN CHIFFON DESSERT
A nice alternative to traditional pie, this layered pumpkin dessert is a big hit during the holidays. I get many requests to bring it to gatherings.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h5m
Yield 12-16 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, sugar and butter. Press into an ungreased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Refrigerate for 30 minutes. , In a small bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Beat in eggs. Spoon over crust. Bake at 350° for 18-22 minutes or until edges are lightly browned and center is set. Cool completely on a wire rack. , In a large bowl, beat milk and pudding mixes for 2 minutes. Beat in pumpkin and cinnamon. Fold in 1 cup whipped topping. Spread over filling. Carefully spread with remaining whipped topping. Sprinkle with pecans if desired. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 286 calories, Fat 16g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 62mg cholesterol, Sodium 264mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (23g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.
PUMPKIN CHIFFON PIE WITH GINGER-NUT CRUST
Provided by Marian Burros
Categories dinner, dessert
Time 40m
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Mix all ingredients just until they are bound together.
- Press into bottom and sides of 9-inch pie plate.
- Cook pumpkin over boiling water in top of double boiler for 10 minutes. Add egg yolks, 1/2 cup sugar, milk, ginger, nutmeg, cinnamon and butter, and cook over simmering water until mixture reaches custardlike consistency. Remove from heat.
- Soften gelatin in water, and stir into pumpkin mixture. Chill.
- When pumpkin mixture begins to thicken, fold in stiffly beaten egg whites and remaining 1/2 cup of sugar. Pour into prepared crust and chill.
- Serve topped with whipped cream.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 339, UnsaturatedFat 15 grams, Carbohydrate 35 grams, Fat 21 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 7 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 54 milligrams, Sugar 31 grams, TransFat 0 grams
PUMPKIN MOUSSE IN A PUMPKIN
Rich and creamy, this mousse is a real showstopper when served in a hollowed-out pumpkin. The presentation is sure to impress. -Taste of Home Cooking School
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 45m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Cut top off pumpkin; scoop out and discard seeds. In small bowl, combine sugar and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon; sprinkle inside of pumpkin. Replace pumpkin top. Place on a baking sheet. Bake at 400° for 25-30 minutes or until crisp-tender. Cool on a wire rack., Meanwhile, microwave vanilla chips with milk at 70% power; stir until smooth. Cool to room temperature. , In a bowl, beat cream cheese and confectioners' sugar until smooth. Beat in the pumpkin, orange peel, reserved melted chips and remaining cinnamon. Fold in whipped cream. Spoon into pie pumpkin., Refrigerate leftovers.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 431 calories, Fat 34g fat (21g saturated fat), Cholesterol 93mg cholesterol, Sodium 100mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (28g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.
PUMPKIN MOUSSE
If you've had your fill of pumpkin pie, this cool and creamy pumpkin mousse is perfect for you. Its light and fluffy texture won't make you feel "stuffed" after your favorite turkey dinner. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 10m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth; add pumpkin, pudding mix and pie spice. Gradually beat in milk. Fold in whipped topping. , Spoon 1/4 cup mousse into eight serving dishes. Crumble 16 gingersnaps; sprinkle over mousse. Top each with remaining mousse. Refrigerate until serving. Top with whipped cream and additional crushed gingersnaps just before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 335 calories, Fat 15g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 31mg cholesterol, Sodium 288mg sodium, Carbohydrate 45g carbohydrate (28g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.
Tips:
- Mise en place: Before you start cooking, make sure you have all the ingredients and equipment you need. This will help you stay organized and avoid scrambling.
- Use fresh ingredients: Fresh ingredients will always yield the best results. If you can, try to use organic or locally-sourced ingredients.
- Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing the batter can make the mousse tough and dense. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
- Chill the mousse before serving: Chilling the mousse for at least 4 hours, or overnight, will help it set and develop its full flavor.
- Garnish with fresh herbs or spices: When you're ready to serve the mousse, garnish it with fresh herbs or spices, such as cinnamon, nutmeg, or ginger, for an extra touch of flavor.
Conclusion:
Pumpkin Chiffon Mousse with Gingersnap Crust is a delicious and elegant dessert that is perfect for any occasion. The mousse is light and airy, with a delicate pumpkin flavor. The gingersnap crust adds a delicious crunch and spice. This dessert is sure to impress your guests!
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