Spiced Pumpkin Pie with Chocolate Pinon Nut Streusel

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   In the mixer with the paddle attachment, cream the almond paste, egg, powdered sugar and vanilla paste and mix until creamy with no lumps.

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   Then add the egg yolks one at a time, mixing well after each addition.

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   Change the paddle to the whisk, and whisk for another 6-8 minutes.

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   Fold in the flour, then the melted butter.

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   Whisk the egg whites and sugar together to a soft peak making a meringue.

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   Lastly fold in the meringue.

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   Spread on a cookie sheet in a very thin layer and bake at 375 degrees F for about ten minutes.

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   Cook the sugar and water to a glucose/syrup consistency.

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   Place the egg yolks in the mixer and whisk until the color is pale and the consistency is thick.

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    Then add the sugar/water syrup slowly and whisk until room temperature.

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    Warm the pumpkin puree with the vanilla paste and pumpkin spice.

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    Whisk in the gelatin and mix well.

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    Bring the heavy cream to a soft peak by whisking it in a mixer.

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    Fold the puree mixture into the egg yolk mixture and then fold in the whisked heavy cream.

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    Pour the batter onto the biscuit cake.

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    In the food processor combine all of the ingredients together and mix until it becomes a corn meal consistency.

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    Spread the mixture over a silpat and bake at 300 degrees F until crispy and dry, about fifteen minutes.

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    Chill and break into pieces.

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    For Serving:

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    Divide the mousse pie into eight squares and top with the streusel.

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    This dessert can be served with an optional scoop of vanilla ice cream.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.