Fall Squash · Dec 04, 2023

Robins Koginut Mousse with Candied Pistachios

Name: Robins Koginut Squash Mousse with Candied Pistachios
Ingredients: 1 cup heavy whipping cream; 16 ounces cream cheese, softened; 1 cup pureed robin’s koginut squash, cooled; confectioners’ sugar, to taste; 1/4 cup brown sugar; 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract; 2 teaspoons +1 teaspoon chinese five spice; 1/4 cup granulated sugar; 1/2 cup pistachios, shelled; Salt to taste

Robins Koginut Mousse with Candied Pistachios

The magic happens when the first bite is taken. It's a journey that transcends the ordinary, where the unexpected union of koginut and pistachios sparks joy and leaves an indelible mark on the taste buds. Robin's Koginut Mousse with Candied Pistachios isn't just a dessert; it's a story told in flavors, a celebration of culinary ingenuity that invites everyone to savor the extraordinary in the everyday. So, let the enchantment of this sweet tale unfold at your table, where each spoonful becomes a chapter in the story of memorable indulgence.

Robins Koginut Squash Mousse with Candied Pistachios

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Ingredients

1 cup heavy whipping cream
16 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 cup pureed robin’s koginut squash, cooled
confectioners’ sugar, to taste
1/4 cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
2 teaspoons +1 teaspoon chinese five spice
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup pistachios, shelled
Salt to taste

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Directions

For the Mousse
In a stand mixer or handheld beater, whip heavy cream, vanilla and confectioners sugar to stiff peaks, keep cool in refrigerator
In a 400 degree oven, roast one whole robin’s koginut squash, or any other winter squash of choice, until tender. Cut in half, scoop out seeds and remove squash from skin. Puree cool in refrigerator.
Next with stand mixer or beater, whip cream cheese with cooled squash, brown sugar and 2 teaspoons of Chinese Five Spice Powder
Slowly fold in the whipped cream until incorporated. Season with salt.
Let mousse cool in fridge overnight.
For Candied Pistachios
In a nonstick pan, add in sugar, and 1 teaspoon of Chinese Five Spice Powder over medium heat. Continue stirring until sugar begins to melt. Slowly add in drops of water as necessary to keep the sugar mixture, liquid. Add in pistachios and coat in the sugar mixture. Remove from pan onto a nonstick surface, to cool.
To serve place the mousse in a serving bowl and top with candied pistachios.

Robins Koginut Squash Mousse with Candied Pistachios

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