Frozen Maple Mousse Pie

Name: Frozen Maple Mousse Pie
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 8 servings.
Ingredients: 1-1/2 cups gingersnap cookie crumbs (about 30 cookies); 1/4 cup butter, melted; 2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar; FILLING:; 1/2 cup maple syrup; 4 large egg yolks; 2 tablespoons dark rum; 1-1/3 cups heavy whipping cream; Additional gingersnap cookie crumbs

A homemade crust made with ginger cookie crumbs complements the maple syrup in this frozen refresher. It’s a cool yet comforting finale to a holiday meal. —Deirdre Cox, Kansas City, Missouri

Ingredients

1-1/2 cups gingersnap cookie crumbs (about 30 cookies)
1/4 cup butter, melted
2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
FILLING:
1/2 cup maple syrup
4 large egg yolks
2 tablespoons dark rum
1-1/3 cups heavy whipping cream
Additional gingersnap cookie crumbs

Directions

Preheat oven to 350°. Combine cookie crumbs, butter and confectioners' sugar; press onto the bottom and up the sides of a greased 9-in. pie plate. Bake 8-10 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on a wire rack.
In a double boiler or metal bowl over simmering water, constantly whisk the maple syrup and egg yolks until mixture reaches 160°. Remove from the heat; beat mixture for 5 minutes or until thickened. Stir in rum.
In a large bowl, beat cream until soft peaks form; fold into maple mixture. Spoon into prepared crust. Cover and freeze 4 hours or until set. Garnish with cookie crumbs if desired.

Originally published as Frozen Maple Mousse Pie in Taste of Home Christmas Annual 2013