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SIDE DISH Chef Jamie Liphardt

Spiced Pumpkin Mousse

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pressure valve between Thanks- 5 large egg yolks
giving and Christmas. And then
1 C. sugar
of course, there’s New Year’s Eve right on 3 1/2 C. heavy cream
its tail. We’re in the last leg of the holiday 15 oz. canned pumpkin
December
season. Don’t give up. You are, or you’ve 2 Tbs. vanilla
been planning, the perfect holiday meal. 1 Tbsp. pumpkin pie spice
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1/4 tsp. salt
Prime Rib on the menu as your main 1 tsp. powdered gelatin
course. Maybe you have your Christmas 3 oz. chopped/shaved dark chocolate
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Eve gathering and are in the market for 2. Whisk the yolks. Add 4 c. plus 2

a light and fabulous dessert idea. You’re Tbs. sugar and 4 c cram together in a
stufed. You’re stufed to the gills of ev- medium saucepan. Heat while stirring
erything holiday. You’re looking for the continuously with a rubber spatula or
last detailed item on the menu for 2013. wooden spoon over medium-low heat,
Season’s You’re pied out. Make it spiced pumpkin until thickened and the mixture coats
mousse. This is a beautifully presented the spatula, about 10 minutes. Transfer
dessert and easy to make. You can por- to a medium bowl and set over ice bath.
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tion it family style or individually. Ei- Stir to cool.

ther way, you can add crumbles or layers, 3. In a separate small dish, stir gelatin
turn it into a parfait of sorts, suit your into vanilla to dissolve.
from
own fancy. Whatever is easiest for you, 4. Add pumpkin, spices and salt to egg
to get you through this homestretch of yolk mixture. Gently whisk in dissolved
holiday cooking. Heck, add rum. But do gelatin mixture.
have a very, Merry Christmas. And wish- 5. Beat the heavy cream to stif peaks
ing all of you a very Happy New Year!
and then divide it into half. Fold half
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into pumpkin mixture. Reserve other
half for garnishing top or layering.
6. Garnish with shaved chocolate.
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Jamie Liphardt is a personal chef with Delicious HomeCooked Food in Bigfork.

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