Ginger Pumpkin Mousse
From: Better Homes and GardensDiabetics will especially enjoy this creamy holiday dessert. Look for crystallized or candied ginger in the spice section of your supermarket.
Ingredients
1/2 cup sugar or sugar substitute* equivalent to 1/2 cup sugar
1 envelope unflavored gelatin
3/4 cup fat-free milk
3 egg yolks, beaten
1 15-ounce can pumpkin
2 tablespoons finely chopped crystallized ginger or 1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 of an 8-ounce container frozen light whipped dessert topping, thawed
3 gingersnaps, halved
Directions
1. In a medium saucepan, stir together sugar and gelatin. Stir in milk and egg yolks. Cook and stir over medium heat until gelatin is dissolved and mixture just begins to bubble. Remove from heat. Stir in pumpkin, ginger, and vanilla. Transfer mixture to a large bowl. Cool about 20 minutes.
2. Fold dessert topping into pumpkin mixture. Spoon into six 6-ounce tall glasses or serving dishes. Cover and chill about 5 hours or until firm. To serve, top each serving with a gingersnap half. Makes 6 (1/2-cup) servings.
Sugar Substitutes
Choose from Splenda Granular, Equal Spoonful or packets, or Sweet 'N Low bulk or packets. Follow directions to use amount equivalent to 1/2 cup sugar.
Choose from Splenda Granular, Equal Spoonful or packets, or Sweet 'N Low bulk or packets. Follow directions to use amount equivalent to 1/2 cup sugar.
Make-Ahead Directions
Prepare and chill as directed. Cover and chill for up to 24 hours. Serve as directed.
Prepare and chill as directed. Cover and chill for up to 24 hours. Serve as directed.
Nutrition Facts
Calories 196, Total Fat 5 g, Saturated Fat 3 g, Cholesterol 103 mg, Sodium 47 mg, Carbohydrate 33 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 4 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 0%, Vitamin C 0%, Calcium 0%, Iron 0%. Exchanges: Other Carbohydrate 2, Medium-Fat Meat .5, Fat .5.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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