Molasses Mousse Recipes

BERRY COMPOTE CRUNCH WITH GINGER MOLASSES MOUSSE

Steps:

• For the compote: Combine the blackberries, blueberries, raspberries, lemon zest and juice, brown sugar, butter and cinnamon in a saucepot. Cook over medium heat until thick. Stir the cornstarch into the water in small bowl until dissolved, then add to the compote. Continue to cook until thickened further.
• For the crunch topping: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Combine the hazelnuts, oatmeal, vanilla bean paste, cinnamon, salt and melted butter in a food processor and blitz to medium crumbs. Transfer to a baking sheet and bake for 20 to 25 minutes, until toasted.
• For the ginger molasses mousse: Whip the mascarpone and cream cheese in a mixing bowl with an electric mixer until fluffy. Add the whipping cream, confectioners' sugar, ground ginger and grated ginger, and whip until stiff. Add the molasses and lemon zest, and whip just to combine.
• To serve: Place some compote in the bottom of dish, top with mousse and crunch topping. Garnish with berries and lemon zest, and enjoy!!

MOLASSES MOUSSE

Steps:

• Lightly beat eggs.
• Add molasses and cook in double boiler, stirring constantly, until thickened.
• Remove from heat and place dish in pan of ice. Stir until creamy & cool.
• Add orange juice, cinnamon, & salt; blend well.
• Gradually pour mixture over stiffly beaten cream.
• Pour into individual serving cups & refrigerate 4 hours.

OLD-FASHIONED MOLASSES CAKE

Steps:

• In a small bowl, beat butter and sugar until crumbly, about 2 minutes. Beat in egg. Beat in molasses. Combine the flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon and salt; add to butter mixture alternately with water, mixing well after each addition., Transfer to a 9-in. square baking pan coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into squares; garnish with whipped topping.