Make This: Pumpkin Mousse with Biscoff Crumb Base
October 1, 2024
Article & Photo by Renata Haidle
As the weather cools down, we are thinking of cozy sweaters, bonfires, and everything pumpkin: pumpkin-spiced lattes, pumpkin bread, and the much beloved and traditional pumpkin pie. Get ready to ditch the pie pan and dive into an elegant pumpkin mousse that will be the star of your fall festivities. This light and airy dessert is a modern take on a classic flavor. Pumpkin mousse has all the comforting, cinnamon-infused taste we love while adding a playful element with the Biscoff cookie base.
Ingredients:
2 Cups mascarpone cheese
2 Cups pumpkin puree (unsweetened)
⅔ Cup brown sugar
½ Cup confectioner’s sugar
1 Pint heavy whipping cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 teaspoons cinnamon
¼ teaspoon ginger
1 package of Biscoff cookies
Makes 4-6 servings.
Directions
Prepare the Biscoff crumb base:
Pulse 10 Biscoff cookies in a food processor until finely ground. Distribute the crumbs evenly among your serving glasses.
Make the pumpkin mousse:
In a large bowl, beat the mascarpone cheese with the brown sugar until fluffy. Stir in the pumpkin puree, cinnamon, and ginger. Beat until smooth.
In a separate bowl, whip the cream and the powdered sugar until soft peaks form. Incorporate the vanilla extract.
Gently fold half of the whipped cream into the pumpkin mixture to create a smooth and airy mousse.
Spoon the mousse over the Biscoff crumb base. Top with the remaining whipped cream and decorate with a dusting of cinnamon and a Biscoff cookie per glass.
Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Originally printed in the October 2024 issue of Simply Local Magazine
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