DES Ginger-Molasses Sweet Potato Mousse
Ginger-Molasses Sweet Potato Mousse
Ingredients
2 cups heavy whipping cream, divided
1 (5.1-ounce) package cook-and-serve vanilla-flavored pudding mix
¾ cup whole milk
1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
½ teaspoon ground ginger
1 (15-ounce) can sweet potato purée
2 tablespoons unsulphured molasses
Garnish: chopped salted peanuts and gingersnap cookies
Instructions
1. In a medium bowl, beat 1 cup cream with a mixer at medium-high speed until stiff peaks form; cover and refrigerate.
2. In a large bowl, combine pudding mix, milk, pumpkin pie spice, and ginger. Beat with a mixer on medium-high speed until smooth, about 2 minutes. Add sweet potatoes and molasses, and beat at medium-high speed until smooth, about 2 to 3 minutes. Add reserved whipped cream, and beat on medium speed until combined. Spoon mixture into 4 serving cups.
3. Beat remaining cream on medium speed until stiff peaks form. Spoon whipped cream onto mousse. Garnish with chopped peanuts and cookies, if desired.
Credits: Arlene Erlbach