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Vegan Pumpkin Mousse

Yields24 Servings

Pumpkin contains many anti-oxidant vitamins such as vitamin-A, vitamin-C, and vitamin-E which are known for their rejuvenation and healing properties. Pumpkin, a wonderful fruit that hydrates, repairs and protects the skin.

Vegan Pumpkin Mousse dessert with fresh blackberries and raspberry

 3 cups pumpkin puree (canned or fresh; if fresh, drain well in colander)
 12 oz soft or silken tofu
 1 tsp powdered agar or 2 Tbsp. agar flakes
 ¼ cup apple juice concentrate
 6 oz Water
 ½ cup Honey
 2 tsp ground cinnamon
 ¼ tsp ground all-spice
 ½ tsp ground ginger
1

Mix water and apple juice concentrate in a small saucepan. Sprinkle agar over liquid and let sit for five minutes.

2

In the meantime, puree tofu in food processor until smooth. Add pumpkin, honey and spices and continue to process until smooth.

3

On low heat, melt agar in the liquid. Whisk until smooth (you do not want any lumps in this). With processor running, add agar and liquid mixture. Process until well incorporated.

4

Chill for at least three hours or overnight. Mousse can then be scooped with ice cream scoop onto plate or into bowl and garnished with toasted walnuts, if desired, drizzled with a tsp. of maple syrup or scooped into a poached gingered pear. It can also be poured into a pre-baked pie shell if desired and chilled.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1/4 Cup

Servings 24


Amount Per Serving
Calories 45