Thanksgiving Dessert Ideas??????

TonkaMike
on 11/16/07 12:23 pm - Sacramento, CA

Pumpkin Ricotta Mousse is a light, creamy dessert(good for you, of course!). The Chinese Five Spice adds layers of flavor, while the addition of ricotta cheese increases the protein and makes this dessert perfect for new post-ops, but delicious for everyone!

Ingredients:

1 cup low-fat ricotta cheese * 1 cup pumpkin puree(such as Libby's) * 2 tbsp sugar free, fat free white chocolate instant pudding mix * 2 tbsp Splenda * 1/2 tsp Chinese Five Spice * 1 tsp ground cinnamon * 1 1/3 cup frozen sugar free whipped topping, thawed

Directions:

In a food processor or blender, blend ricotta and pumpkin until smooth. Add pudding mix, Splenda, Chinese Five Spice, cinnamon, and 1/3 cup whipped topping. Process until well-blended and smooth. Remove from food processor, pour into medium bowl and fold in the final cup of whipped topping. Refrigerate until ready to serve. Serve in parfait glasses; Top with a dollop of whipped topping and a sprinkle of toasted almonds and cinnamon if desired. Taste like fall!

TonkaMike
on 11/16/07 12:31 pm - Sacramento, CA

VSG on 12/13/07

PUMPKIN BAKE 8 ounces FF cream cheese, softened 5 eggs 1/2 cup granular Splenda or equivalent liquid Splenda 15 ounce can pumpkin 1/2 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice 1 teaspoon cinnamon Put the cream cheese in a medium mixing bowl and beat with an electric mixer until smooth. Add the remaining ingredients and beat well. Pour into a 6x8" greased glass baking dish. Bake at 350º about 40 minutes or until the center feels firm and a knife inserted in the center comes out relatively clean. Cool, then chill before serving. Makes 4-6 servings This is very good and I think the spices and sweetness are just right. I tasted it while still warm and it was nice like that but it made the whipped cream melt. After trying it, I think that making this into just four servings is a bit over the top. Six servings is more realistic. I will probably make this again for Thanksgiving instead of a pumpkin pie although this tastes pretty much like pumpkin pie. Despite the cream cheese it is nothing like a cheesecake.