Pumpkin Mousse In Cinnamon Pastry Shells
Source of Recipe
Libby
Recipe Introduction
A light and airy mousse that combines pumpkin and vanilla pudding is served in delicate pastry shells that have been dusted with a light cinammon sugar coating. An elegant way to end a meal.
List of Ingredients
- 2 boxes (10 oz. each) frozen puff pastry shells
- 3 tablespoons melted butter
- Cinnamon sugar *
- 1 can (30 oz.) LIBBY'S Easy Pumpkin Pie Mix
- 1 box (3.4 oz.) vanilla instant pudding and pie filling mix
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 cup frozen whipped topping, thawed
Instructions
- PREHEAT oven to 400° F.
- PLACE pastry shells on baking sheet. Brush tops with butter and sprinkle with cinnamon-sugar. Bake according to package directions. Cool to room temperature. Remove tops and reserve for garnish. Remove soft pastry inside shells and discard.
- BEAT pumpkin pie mix, pudding mix and cinnamon in large mixer bowl on medium speed for 2 minutes. Gently fold in whipped topping. Spoon about 1/3 cup pumpkin mousse into each pastry shell. Top with pastry tops. Serve immediately.
Final Comments
Yields - 12 servings
* For cinnamon sugar: Combine 1 tablespoon granulated sugar and 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon in small bowl.