A delightful dessert that combines the earthy sweetness of sweet potatoes with the warm spices of gingersnap cookies, all topped with a fluffy homemade marshmallow fluff. It's the perfect treat for fall or holiday gatherings.
Ingredients: 2 cups sweet potatoes, peeled and diced. 1/4 cup brown sugar. 1/4 cup gingersnap cookies, crushed. 1/4 cup heavy cream. 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon. 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg. 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger. 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract. 1/8 teaspoon salt. For Homemade Marshmallow Fluff:. 2 large egg whites. 1/2 cup granulated sugar. 1/4 cup light corn syrup. 1/8 teaspoon cream of tartar. 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract.
Instructions: In a large pot of water, boil the sweet potatoes for 15 to 20 minutes, or until fork-tender. After draining, allow the sweet potatoes to cool slightly. Process the sweet potatoes, vanilla extract, crushed gingersnap cookies, brown sugar, heavy cream, ground nutmeg, ground cinnamon, ground ginger, and salt in a food processor until smooth and creamy. Prepare the homemade marshmallow fluff in a different bowl: Whisk together the egg whites, light corn syrup, granulated sugar, and cream of tartar in a heatproof bowl. Set the bowl over a saucepan of simmering water and whisk constantly until the mixture turns glossy and fluffy and the sugar dissolves. It should take five to seven minutes. After turning off the heat, mix in the vanilla extract with the marshmallow fluff. Spoon the sweet potato mousse into bowls or glasses for serving. Place a heaping dollop of homemade marshmallow fluff on top of each serving. To get a toasty finish, use a kitchen torch to lightly brown the marshmallow fluff or briefly broil them. Enjoy the delicious Gingersnap Sweet Potato Mousse served with homemade marshmallow fluff right away!