Pumpkin Mousse

Submitted by Audrey M

"A perfect holiday dessert. Got this recipe off the internet and have enjoyed it for the past two years."

 

• Ready In: 50mins
• Ingredients: 8
• Serves: 8

ingredients

• 1⁄2 cup evaporated milk
• 1 envelope unflavored gelatin
• 1 cup pumpkin pie filling
• 1⁄4 cup sugar
• 2 eggs, separated
• 1⁄2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1 1⁄2 cups whipped topping

directions

1. Mix milk and gelatin in 2 quart microwave-safe bowl; let stand 5 minutes.
2. Stir in pumpkin, brown sugar, egg yolks and cinnamon.
3. Beat until smooth.
4. Microwave 5 1/2 to 6 minutes until mixture begins to boil, stirring every 2 minutes.
5. Refrigerate until thickened and cooled.
6. Separately, beat egg whites until frothy.
7. Gradually add 2 Tbsp sugar and continue beating until stiff peaks form.
8. Fold 1 cup whipped topping into pumpkin mixture.
9. Gently fold in egg whites.
10. Spoon into 8 dessert dishes; chill.
11. Garnish with the remaining whipped topping and sprinkle with nutmeg.