Pumpkin Chocolate Mousse
by HEART & HARVEST
October 26, 2022
PUMPKIN CHOCOLATE MOUSSE
A mousse is a dessert that incorporates air bubbles to give it a light and airy texture. It can range from light and fluffy to creamy and thick, depending on preparation techniques. A mousse may be sweet or savory.
Servings: 4 Cups
Prep time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 15 mins
Total Time: 25 mins
Ingredients
- 2 cup Heavy or Whipping cream
- 3.5 oz Dark chocolate(75% or more)
- 2 tbsp Butter
- 3 Eggs (whites and yolks separated)
- 1 vanilla bean (split and vanilla caviar scraped)
- 2 tsp Maple syrup
- ⅛ tsp Salt
- ¼ cup Pumpkin puree
- 1 tbsp Pumpkin pie spice
- Cinnamon sticks (optional)
- Salt flakes (optional)
Instructions
1. Separate eggs, setting yolks aside, and putting whites into a larger mixing bowl.
2. Add vanilla, and whisk with the egg whites.
3. Slowly add heavy or whipping cream while whisking until soft peaks form.
4. Set aside.
5. In a double boiler, slowly melt the dark chocolate with the butter.
6. Once the chocolate is melted, whisk in salt, pumpkin puree, and pumpkin pie spice. Whisk until well combined, remove from heat.
7. Wait a couple of minutes until slightly cooled, and whisk in the egg yolks one at a time.
8. Fold chocolate and pumpkin mixture into the egg whites and whipped cream, gently combining them. Pour into bowls or cups and refrigerate 2-24 hours
9. Garnish with some cinnamon and or a sprinkle of salt flakes (optional).