How to Make Chocolate-Pumpkin Mousse - A Step-by-Step Guide

Indulge in the ultimate fall dessert with this creamy and decadent Chocolate-Pumpkin Mousse recipe. This delectable treat combines the rich and velvety flavors of chocolate with the warm and earthy tones of pumpkin for a dessert that is sure to impress family and friends alike.

Perfect for a cozy evening in or as a show-stopping finale to a holiday meal, this mousse is a delightful combination of flavors and textures that will leave your taste buds singing. The smooth and airy texture...

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Ingredients

  • 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

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Additional Time: 4 hrs
  • Total Time: 4 hrs 35 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • 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

    220 cal.

    • Total Fat: 10g
    • Saturated Fat: 5g
    • Cholesterol: 95mg
    • Sodium: 53mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 31g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 27g
    • Protein: 6g
    • Vitamin C: 2mg
    • Calcium: 67mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 267mg