CHOCOLATE-PUMPKIN MOUSSE

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The chocolate and pumpkin complement each other wonderfully in this airy, yet richly decadent dessert. I've even given it as a gift and heard about it for months afterward. For an elegant and picture-perfect dessert, garnish with whipped cream, shaved chocolate, and 'Pirouette' cookies--the round, cream-filled, wafer, stick cookies that come in a tin.

Provided by Lisa

Categories     Fruits and Vegetables     Vegetables     Squash

Time 4h35m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

½ cup water
1 (.25 ounce) package unflavored gelatin
1 cup milk
⅓ cup white sugar
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
4 large eggs, separated
1 ½ cups pumpkin puree
3 tablespoons white sugar

Steps:

  • Pour water into a small bowl and sprinkle gelatin over top to soften. Set aside.
  • Combine milk, 1/3 cup sugar, vanilla extract, and pumpkin pie spice in the top of a double boiler over simmering water. Stir frequently, scraping down the sides with a rubber spatula to avoid scorching, until sugar has dissolved and mixture is just starting to boil, 4 to 5 minutes. Add gelatin mixture and stir until completely dissolved. Add chocolate chips and stir until completely melted.
  • Whisk egg yolks in a small bowl and pour into the chocolate mixture. Continue to heat, stirring constantly, until thickened and almost boiling. Add pumpkin puree and stir until smooth. Remove from the heat.
  • Beat egg whites in a glass, metal, or ceramic bowl until frothy. Gradually add remaining 3 tablespoons sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, continuing to beat until stiff peaks form. Fold egg whites into the pumpkin custard in 3 batches.
  • Spoon mousse into 8 ramekins and place in the refrigerator until chilled, at least 4 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 220.2 calories, Carbohydrate 30.6 g, Cholesterol 95.4 mg, Fat 9.5 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 6.1 g, SaturatedFat 4.9 g, Sodium 52.8 mg, Sugar 26.8 g

Ambition Kidd
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This mousse is a bit too dense for my liking. I would prefer a lighter and airier texture.


ms Lotu
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I had some trouble getting the mousse to set. I think I might have overbeaten it.


Mari Balxamishvili
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This mousse is a little too sweet for my taste, but it's still very good. I would recommend using less sugar next time.


Frey Perkins
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I've made this mousse several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's the perfect balance of chocolate and pumpkin.


Mukul Bepari
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This mousse is so rich and decadent. It's the perfect dessert for a special occasion.


Afaque Mirani
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I love how easy this mousse is to make. I don't have a lot of time to spend in the kitchen, so this is a great recipe for me.


Sohag Gain
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This mousse is the perfect fall dessert. It's light and fluffy, with just the right amount of sweetness. I will definitely be making it again.


Toqueer Ahmed
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Overall, I thought this mousse was just okay. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't anything special either.


Burger Bacon
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This mousse is a bit too dense for my liking. I would prefer a lighter and airier texture.


Jaelon Loran
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I had some trouble getting the mousse to set. I think I might have overbeaten it.


Raouf Abdullah
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This mousse is a little too sweet for my taste, but it's still very good. I would recommend using less sugar next time.


John Marrs
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I've made this mousse several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's the perfect balance of chocolate and pumpkin.


Heather Frehner
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This mousse is so rich and decadent. It's the perfect dessert for a special occasion.


Abdullahi Rahmat ogu
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I love how easy this mousse is to make. I don't have a lot of time to spend in the kitchen, so this is a great recipe for me.


Khan King
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I made this mousse for Thanksgiving and it was a huge success. Everyone raved about how smooth and creamy it was.


Maeruf Arse
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This mousse is the perfect fall dessert. It's light and fluffy, with just the right amount of sweetness. I will definitely be making it again.


Malik parvaz Malik parvaz
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I'm not usually a fan of pumpkin desserts, but this mousse was surprisingly delicious. The chocolate and pumpkin flavors complemented each other perfectly.


Kemonii Morris
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This chocolate pumpkin mousse was a hit at my Halloween party! It was so easy to make and everyone loved it.