Pumpkin dessert with mascarpone
Description
To prepare this dessert, you will need sweet, aromatic, and ripe pumpkin. To add a unique flavor, use various additives such as spices and instant coffee. Be sure to refrigerate the dessert before serving, allowing the cream to set properly.
Instructions
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Step 1
Wash and peel the pumpkin. Then cut it in half, place one half on a baking sheet, and wrap it in foil. Bake the pumpkin until tender at 200 degrees.
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Step 2
Remove the seeds from the pumpkin flesh, cut into small pieces, and puree using an immersion blender. Add half of the sugar and the liqueur, then mix thoroughly.
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Step 3
Add ground cinnamon, agar-agar, and instant coffee to the pumpkin purée and place over low heat. Warm the mixture thoroughly, but do not bring to a boil.
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Step 4
Place the mascarpone in the blender bowl, add the remaining powdered sugar, cream, and orange juice. Blend until smooth.
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Step 5
Place both mixtures into parfait glasses, alternating them. Refrigerate the finished dessert for a couple of hours, then sprinkle with nut crumbs and decorate with white chocolate.