Sunshine Mousse Pie Food

THE BEST COCONUT CREAM PIE

Steps:

• For the pie crust: Pulse the flour, sugar, and salt in a food processor fitted with the metal blade until combined. Add the butter and pulse until it resembles yellow cornmeal mixed with bean-size bits of butter, about 10 times. Add the egg and pulse 4 to 5 times until the dough forms a ball. (If the dough is very dry add up to a tablespoon more of cold water.)
• Transfer the dough to a work surface. Form the dough into a disk, wrap with plastic wrap and refrigerate until thoroughly chilled, at least 1 hour.
• Roll the dough on a lightly-floured surface into a 12-inch circle about 1/8-inch thick. Transfer the dough to a 9-inch pie pan and trim the edges, leaving about an extra inch hanging over the edge. Tuck the overhanging dough underneath itself to form a thick edge that is even with the rim. Flute the edge as desired. Freeze the pie shell for 30 minutes.
• Arrange a rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 400 degrees F. Put a piece of parchment paper or foil over the pie shell and fill with dried beans or pie weights. Bake on a baking sheet on the center rack until the dough is set, about 20 minutes. Remove from the oven and lift the sides of the parchment to remove the beans. Continue baking until the pie shell is lightly golden brown, about 10 more minutes. Cool on a wire rack.
• For the filling: Whisk together the egg yolks, 1/4 cup of the milk and the cornstarch in a medium bowl until smooth and well combined. Stir together the remaining 3/4 cup milk, the half-and-half, sugar and kosher salt in a large saucepan. Heat over medium heat until barely simmering. Temper the egg yolks by slowly pouring the hot milk and cream into the egg yolks while continuing to whisk. Pour the custard back into the pan and place over medium-low heat. Cook, stirring constantly, until the custard is very thick and smooth, about 5 minutes; it will be the consistency of a pudding. (If the filling has scrambled a bit, or doesn't look smooth, strain it through a fine-mesh sieve into a separate bowl before adding the coconut.) Stir in the butter until melted, then stir in the vanilla and shredded coconut. Spread the filling into the cooled pie crust. Place plastic wrap directly on the surface of the pie and refrigerate until chilled, about 2 hours, but preferably overnight.
• For the meringue: Add the egg whites, sugar, cream of tartar and kosher salt to the bowl of a stand mixture fitted with the whisk attachment and whisk to combine. Place the bowl over a saucepan of simmering water, making sure the bottom of the bowl does not touch the water. Cook, whisking constantly, until the sugar dissolves and the mixture feels very hot to the touch. Transfer the bowl to the mixer and add the vanilla. Whisk on medium-high speed until stiff peaks form, 5 to 6 minutes.
• Remove the plastic wrap from the pie and gently mound the meringue on top of the filling. Use an offset spatula to completely cover the filling and meet the crust all around the edges. (This will completely seal in the filling and help prevent weeping.) Use the offset spatula to form swirls and peaks in the meringue. Toast the meringue using a kitchen torch or broil in the oven until golden brown, keeping an eye on the meringue if broiling. Sprinkle all over with toasted coconut and serve.

CHOCOLATE MOUSSE PIE RECIPE

Steps:

• Gather the ingredients.
• Position a rack in the center of the oven and heat to 375 F. Lightly spray an 8-inch pie dish with cooking spray.
• In a food processor, combine the crushed cookies and sugar; pulse a few times to combine. With the food processor running on low, slowly add the melted butter until the mixture comes together.
• Transfer the cookie mixture to the prepared pie dish. Press the mixture evenly in the bottom of the dish and up the sides.
• Bake until set, about 12 minutes. Set aside while you make the mousse filling.
• Gather the filling ingredients.
• Separate the egg yolks from the whites. In a large bowl whisk the egg yolks and sugar until light and frothy, about 1 minute.
• Heat 3/4 cups of the cream in a small saucepan over medium heat until it begins to steam.
• Remove from the heat, add the chocolate, stirring until it's melted completely. Allow the mixture to cool slightly, about 3 minutes.
• Very slowly whisk the chocolate mixture into the egg yolk mixture until fully combined. Set aside to cool until room temperature, about 30 minutes.
• In another large bowl, beat the egg whites with an electric hand mixer on medium speed until stiff peaks form.
• Fold about 1/3 of the egg whites into the chocolate-egg yolk mixture with a silicone spatula-do not worry too much about losing any of the air from the egg whites.
• Fold the remaining egg whites into the chocolate-egg yolk mixture until only a few streaks remain (careful not to overmix).
• Using the bowl the egg whites were in, beat the remaining 1/4 cup cream on medium speed until stiff peaks form.
• Fold the whipped cream into the chocolate-egg yolk mixture until no streaks remain.
• Transfer the mousse to the baked pie crust, spreading into an even layer. Refrigerate for at least 6 hours, but overnight is best.
• Gather topping ingredients.
• When ready to serve, make the whipped cream. Beat the cream, sugar, and vanilla with an electric hand mixer on medium speed until soft peaks form.
• Top the pie with the whipped cream and chocolate shavings just before serving.

MOCHA MOUSSE PIE

Steps:

• Make the crust: Pulse the flour, cocoa powder, granulated sugar and salt in a food processor to combine. Add the shortening and pulse until the mixture looks like cornmeal. Add the butter and pulse a few times until it is in pea-size pieces. Add the ice water and vodka and pulse until the dough starts coming together but is still crumbly. Turn out onto a piece of plastic wrap and pat into a disk, using the plastic wrap to help you. Wrap and refrigerate until very firm, at least 1 hour and up to 24 hours.
• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Roll out the dough into a 12-inch round on a lightly floured surface. Ease into a 9-inch pie plate. Fold the overhanging dough under itself and crimp the edge with your fingers. Refrigerate until firm, at least 30 minutes. Line the crust with foil and fill with dried beans or pie weights. Bake until the edge is dry, about 20 minutes. Remove the foil and beans and continue baking until dry all over, 15 to 20 more minutes. Transfer to a rack and let cool completely.
• Meanwhile, make the filling. Put the chocolate in a medium heatproof bowl. Combine 3/4 cup heavy cream and the butter in a small saucepan; bring to a boil, then immediately pour over the chocolate. Add the vanilla and salt (do not stir), cover with plastic wrap and let stand 5 minutes. Whisk until melted and smooth. (If there are pieces of unmelted chocolate, microwave in 15-second intervals until smooth.) Set aside to cool.
• Beat the remaining 1 3/4 cups heavy cream and the confectioners' sugar in a large bowl with a mixer on medium speed until stiff peaks form, about 4 minutes. Gently fold the whipped cream into the chocolate mixture in three batches (do not overmix; the filling should be light and airy). Transfer to the cooled pie crust and smooth the top. Cover loosely with plastic wrap and refrigerate until firm, at least 2 hours.
• Remove the pie from the refrigerator 15 minutes before serving. Make the topping: Beat the heavy cream and confectioners' sugar in a large bowl with a mixer on medium speed until soft peaks form, about 3 minutes. Stir the chocolate syrup and espresso powder in a small bowl until dissolved. Fold about 2 tablespoons of the chocolate syrup mixture into the whipped cream, then spread on the pie. Drizzle with the remaining syrup mixture; sprinkle with the espresso beans.

FROZEN LIME MOUSSE PIE

Steps:

• Mix lime juice and sugar in a saucepan.
• Sprinkle gelatin over and let stand 1 minutes.
• Heat, stirring for 3 minutes.
• Whisk in condensed milk, food coloring, and lime rind.
• Cover and refrigerate for 15 minutes or til slightly thickened.
• Whip the cream and fold into lime mixture.
• Pour into crust.
• Freeze 6 hours or until firm.
• I garnish with additional whipped cream.

CHOCOLATE MOUSSE PIE

Steps:

• Place chocolate chips in a glass bowl alongwith half of the whipping cream.
• Microwave on high at 1 minute intervals until chocolate melts and the mixture is smooth.
• Allow the mixture to cool.
• In the meantime, beat the rest of the whipping cream till soft peaks form.
• Add vanilla and sugar and beat continuously.
• Slowly add the chocolate mixture and mix well.
• Place in the chocolate pie crust.
• Refrigerate for several hours before serving.

DELICIOUS MANGO MOUSSE PIE

Steps:

• Peal the mangos and separate the pulp. With a food processor or blender, make a puree with the pulp. You need 1 1/2 cup of mango puree. Put it aside.
• Using a fork, mix the water and the unflavored gelatin and let it settle a few minutes.
• Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, mix the yolks with the lemon juice and 1/4 cup of sugar. Stir constantly for about 4 minutes until it thickens and bubbles. It must not boil.
• Add the gelatin and stir 30 seconds more at medium heat. Place the mixture in a bowl and mix it with the mango puree and the ginger. Let it cool.
• Beat the egg whites with the salt until stiff. Add the remaining sugar (1/4 cup) and beat until it gets firm.
• Softly, mix the egg whites with the mango mixture.
• Fill the pie crust and refrigerate about 4 hours.

CHOCOLATE MOUSSE PIE

Steps:

• For Crust: Mix together, graham cracker crumbs, butter, and sugar press in to 9" pan and bake at 350 for 8 minutes.
• Prepare crust and cool. In double boiler, over hot (not boiling) water, melt chocolate chips. Remove from heat and cool slightly. Or, use microwave on medium heat at 1 minute intervals. Stir often - remember, the chips will continue to melt when removed so don't over cook! Don't forget to cool this mixture or you will cook your eggs in the next step!
• Using a beater, beat in egg and egg yolks one at a time.
• In a small bowl, beat egg whites until soft peaks form. Fold this into the chocolate mixture.
• With a wire whisk, gently fold in 2 cups of Cool Whip into above mixture.
• Pour into cooled crust and chill until set, about an hour.

CREAMY PUMPKIN MOUSSE PIE WITH GINGERSNAP CRUST

Steps:

• Prepare the crust:
• Combine gingersnap crumbs and melted butter; mix with a fork until all crumbs are moistened. Firmly press crumb mixture into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie plate coated with non-stick cooking spray. Bake at 350 degrees for 10 to 12 minutes. Set aside to cool completely.
• Prepare the pumpkin mousse filling:
• In a mixing bowl, stir together pumpkin, milk, pudding mix, and pumpkin pie spice. Fold in whipped topping.
• Spoon pumpkin mixture into cooled crust. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Garnish with additional gingersnap cookies, if desired.

SUNSHINE MOUSSE PIE

Steps:

• Pour the cold water into a blender and sprinkle with the gelatin.
• Let stand for 1 minute.
• Add the hot cream and process at low speed until gelatin is completely dissolved, about 2 minutes.
• Add the cream cheese, juice concentrate, sugar and vanilla; process until blended.
• Chill until mixture is slightly thickened, about 15 minutes.
• Pour into crust and chill until firm.
• Garnish with slices of orange, lime, or other fresh fruit.
• (If you take a slice of fruit and make a cut in it from the center to the outside, you can then twist it to make a pretty garnish.) NOTE: Instead of orange, you can make this with frozen lemonaide, limeaide, tangerine juice, frozen pina colada mix, strawberry concentrate, etc.
• If you do use a sweetened concentrate like lemonaide, cut the added confectioner's sugar in half.