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Rachel Ray Would Love This Mousse!

Posted on June 7th, 2010 by Carol

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My sister-in-law Kathy made this mousse for Thanksgiving one year and it was the hit of the desserts!

She gave me the recipe, so I am sharing it with you!

Pumpkin-Hazelnut Mousse

Prep and cook time: About 45 minutes plus at least 4 hours chilling time. Makes 6 to 8 servings.

1 cup sugar

1 envelope (2 teaspoons) unflavored gelatin

1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/2 teaspoon ground ginger

1 1/4 cups milk

2 cups sour cream

1 can (16 oz.) pumpkin

1/2 cup hazelnut-flavor liqueur (optional)

3/4 cup whipping cream

6 to 8 hazelnuts, crushed

1. In a 2- to 3-quart pan, mix 7/8 cup of the sugar (reserve remaining sugar), gelatin, cinnamon, and ginger. Add 1/2 cup of the milk; stir often over medium-high heat until milk is steaming. Add remaining milk, sour cream, pumpkin, and liqueur (if using).

2. Set pan in ice water and stir often until mixture just begins to set, about 20 minutes (if mixture is too stiff, stir over low heat to soften).

3. In a small bowl, combine whipping cream and the reserved 2 tablespoons of sugar. Beat with a mixer on high speed until soft peaks form; cover and chill 1/3 cup of the cream until serving. Gently fold remaining cream into pumpkin mixture.

4. Divide mousse evenly among 6 to 8 glasses or ramekins (about 1-cup size). Lightly cover; chill until mousse is set, at least 4 hours or up to 1 day. Garnish each with reserved cream and crushed hazelnuts.