Graham Cracker Cradle of Pumpkin Mousse

Name: Graham Cracker Cradle of Pumpkin Mousse
Total time: 105 min
Yield: 2
Ingredients: 1 tbsp unflavored gelatin; 0.25 cup cold water; 4 large pasteurized eggs, separated and divided; 1.25 cups white sugar; 1.25 cups pumpkin puree; 0.66666668653488 cup evaporated milk; 0.5 tsp ground cinnamon; 0.5 tsp ground allspice; 0.5 tsp ground nutmeg; 0.25 tsp ground ginger; 0.25 tsp salt; 1 (9 in) prepared graham cracker crust

Indulge in a silky pumpkin mousse nestled within a graham cracker crust, offering a delightful twist to the traditional Thanksgiving dessert.

Recipe Info

Prep Time

105 min

Difficulty

Easy

Servings

Nutrition

calories349kcal

carbohydrates56g

fat12g

protein7g

Dessert American

Ingredients

1 tbsp unflavored gelatin

0.25 cup cold water

4 large pasteurized eggs, separated and divided

1.25 cups white sugar

1.25 cups pumpkin puree

0.66666668653488 cup evaporated milk

0.5 tsp ground cinnamon

0.5 tsp ground allspice

0.5 tsp ground nutmeg

0.25 tsp ground ginger

0.25 tsp salt

1 (9 in) prepared graham cracker crust

Directions

Prepare all ingredients.

Combine gelatin and water in a small bowl; let sit for about 5 minutes to bloom.

Mix egg yolks with 1 cup of sugar within a medium-sized heat-safe bowl. Then, incorporate pumpkin puree, evaporated milk, cinnamon, allspice, nutmeg, ginger, and salt until well mixed.

Place the bowl above a double boiler and cook over boiling water while constantly whisking until the mixture thickens (15 to 20 minutes).

Add gelatin mixture; mix until fully dissolved. Remove from heat, then cool until it thickens enough to hold its shape when dropped with a spoon, about 15 to 20 minutes.

While waiting for the pumpkin mixture to cool, whip egg whites in a medium bowl until soft peaks form. Gradually incorporate the remaining 1/4 cup sugar; continue beating until stiff peaks appear.

Fold cooled pumpkin mixture into egg white mixture.

Transfer filling to the graham cracker crust and chill in the refrigerator for about 1 hour, or until it sets firmly.

When ready to serve, slice and enjoy!