Honey Pumpkin Mousse

A non-traditional dessert, something different, instead of pumpkin pie.

• Ready In: 15 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 4  eggs, separated
• 3⁄4 cup honey
• 1 (16 ounce) can solid pack pumpkin
• 2  teaspoons all-purpose flour
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1⁄2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1⁄4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt

Directions

1. In the top of a double boiler, combine egg yolks and honey.
2. Cook over simmering water, stirring constantly, until mixture reaches 160°F.
3. Transfer mixture to a medium bowl.
4. Using electric mixer on high speed, beat egg whites until cool and glossy peaks form; set aside.
5. In a medium saucepan, combine egg yolks, pumpkin, flour, spices and salt.
6. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture boils; remove from heat.
7. Gently stir 1/4 of the beaten egg whites into pumpkin mixture; gradually fold remaining egg whites into lightened mixture.
8. Spoon mousse into dessert glasses; cover and chill.