Pumpkin Pie “Mousse”
Next time a craving for pumpkin pie hits, do try my crustless version of the traditional all-American dessert. Sweetened healthfully with pure maple syrup and molasses and redolent with cinnamon, ginger, allspice and cloves, this simple to prepare autumn and winter holiday treat will become a staple in your house.
Servings: 4 to 6 (about 2 1/2 cups)
Ingredients
“Mousse”
- 1 12 ounce package silken tofu (such as Mori-nu or Nasoya)
- 1 15 ounce can 100% pure pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
- 1/4 cup + 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup not pancake syrup
- 1 1/2 tablespoons molasses
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 to 1-1/2 teaspoons Pumpkin Pie Spice see below
- 1/2 cup plain Greek-style yogurt like Fage
- Cinnamon sticks for garnish
Pumpkin Pie Spice
- 3 tablespoons ground cinnamon
- 2 teaspoons ground ginger
- 2 teaspoons ground nutmeg
- 1 1/4 teaspoons ground allspice
- 1 teaspoon ground cloves
Instructions
Pumpkin Pie Spice:
- In a small bowl, combine all ingredients. Place spice mixture in a tightly covered small container or bottle; store in a cool place. Yield: about 5 tablespoons.
“Mousse:”
- Place tofu in a strainer; cover and refrigerate. Allow to drain for 4 to 24 hours before preparing “mousse.”
- In a blender or food processor, blend tofu for 1 minute. With a spatula, scrape down sides of bowl.
- Add remaining ingredients, except yogurt and cinnamon sticks. Blend for 1 minute; scrape down sides of bowl..
- Add yogurt, “pulsing” 10 times or until just combined.
- Spoon pumpkin mixture into 4 to 6 small bowls or ramekins; cover.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours to chill thoroughly and to allow flavors to blend.
- Before serving, garnish each bowl or ramekin with a cinnamon stick.
Notes
Make Ahead and Storage Tips: “mousse” may be prepared up to 2 days ahead. Cover each portion; refrigerate until serving time.
As the pumpkin pie flavor will be enhanced upon standing, try to resist the urge to add more of the spice mixture. Use the leftover spice mixture in autumn and winter holiday pies, pancakes, muffins and breads!
Silken tofu is available in refrigerated or in shelf-stable packages in natural and organic stores as well as some supermarkets.
For a creamy chocolaty treat, try Decadent Chocolate "Mousse".
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