DES Ginger-Molasses Sweet Potato Mousse

Ginger-Molasses Sweet Potato Mousse

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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

Servings: 4 servings