Pumpkin Banana Mousse Tart

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  Karen Dublin, CA 12-08-2009

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  The BEST Pumpkin Dessert Ever!

  Rated: 5 stars out of 5

  I made this lovely dessert for an elegant dinner party. Everyone loved it (even the self proclaimed non-pumpkin lovers!!). It has replaced the usual pumpkin pie for Thanksgiving! Don't hesitate to make it... it is a winner!

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  stephanie Miami Lakes, FL 12-05-2009

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  LOVE IT!

  Rated: 5 stars out of 5

  This was the best pumpkin tart ever! I didn't add the orange that it called for, but still LOVED IT, and so did everyone else at my Thanksgiving dinner!!! Thanks Ina:)

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  Pat Amston, CT 11-30-2009

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  Best Pumpkin Dessert Ever

  Rated: 5 stars out of 5

  I made Ina's Pumpkin Banana Mousse Tart for Thanksgiving, with two changes: a) I skipped the banana, and b) I substituted gingersnap crumbs for the graham cracker crumbs. My guests and I thought it was the best pumpkin dessert we had ever had - definitely a keeper for the holidays!

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  Ashley Minnetonka, MN 11-27-2009

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  Not Impressed - DON'T USE THE ORANGE

  Rated: 1 stars out of 5

  This dessert looked beautiful, so one can imagine I was really excited to try it the next day (Thanksgiving). What a dissapointment. I couldn't taste the banana at all and the orange zest caused it to taste odd. If I were to try this again, I would omit the orange zest entirely as it creates a very conflicted and weird flavor. Maybe I added too much. I don't understand all of the five star ratings. . . What a shame. I was really looking forward to pumpkin dessert this Thanksgiving.

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  Paige Dallas, TX 11-27-2009

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  Best Thanksgiving Dessert Ever!

  Rated: 5 stars out of 5

  This was the hit of our Thanksgiving. I had never made it before, but knew Ina would never let me down. Just delicious and easy. Yum!

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  CYNTHIA Dallas, TX 11-27-2009

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  A permanent place on the table!

  Rated: 5 stars out of 5

  My husbands quote..."I've always liked pumpkin pie, but felt like I had to pile on the whipped topping to keep it from being too boring...this is the first pumpkin dessert that is excellent on it's own!" The banana and the orange rind really give the pumkin some zing. This recipe now has a permanent place on our TG table!

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  Lei Panama City Beach, FL 11-24-2009

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  Absolutely Delicious!!!

  Rated: 5 stars out of 5

  I usually like to test it out first before I make it. But with this Tart, I didn't!. We celebrated our Thanksgiving last night, that way all of us could be together. This dessert was a HIT!!. Better then pumpkin pie for sure.. Instead of regular pumpkin pie, this tart will be in MANY family gatherings to come!.. I would like to thank Ms. Ina for this fabulous recipe, I've been a fan of her cooking for years!! Thank you!!

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  Brian Uniontown, OH 11-23-2009

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  Very, Very Delicious Recipe

  Rated: 5 stars out of 5

  I love that it's not a traditional pumpkin-pie treatment, and it really is a very tasty dessert. My whole family loved it. Only thing, with the amount of orange zest prescribed, my mom said she could taste the orange. So maybe a little too much zest? Otherwise, just great!

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  Susie portland, OR 11-23-2009

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  favorite pumpkin dessert

  Rated: 5 stars out of 5

  I love this recipe. It is like pumkin pie but with interesting and unexpected twist. I make this every year.

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  Josh Austin, TX 11-22-2009

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  My signature holiday desert!

  Rated: 5 stars out of 5

  I have made this for family and friends during the holidays every year for the past few years. Everyone always loves it, and I get so many compliments. I don't think it's the easiest thing to make--I always feel like I have to stand there stirring the custard forever. But it's totally worth it! I will be making this delicious dish for years to come.

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  Stephanie Avon, CT 11-21-2009

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  Delish...

  Rated: 5 stars out of 5

  I have made this the last two years and will be making it again this year. It is a big hit. It is easy to make and I get rave reviews from all who make it. I like it as it is a sophisticated step up from pumpkin pie. If you are a die hard pumpkin pie traditionalist...you may want to have this AND your pumpkin pie. I love it and it is now a staple in our Thanksgiving meal. Thanks Ina!

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  Catherine Rochester, NY 11-13-2009

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  Amazing!

  Rated: 5 stars out of 5

  Truly yummy! I made it exactly as the recipe stated and my family loved it! If definitely not low-calorie, but if you care about that you wouldn't be making something like this anyway! Next time I make it, I'll experiment with cutting SOME (but not much) of the fat and calories out. SO GOD!

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  Lisa Sarasota, FL 11-13-2009

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  No problem with the sugar

  Rated: 4 stars out of 5

  Great recipe and yes, it seemed a bit much sugar. You have to remember Ina loves cookies and the sugar amounts remind me of chocolate chip cookies. I just put 1/4 cup in the crust because I didn't care if it was sweet at all. I put 1/2 cup of brown sugar, which was plenty sweet, although 3/4 cup would probably be fine too. I use honey in my whipped cream and just add it to taste. If you are unsure how much suger to add to the cream then just add and taste until you find the correct balance. As far as the orange zest goes, it's just one teaspoon and I love orange in anything. I used dried orange peel because it is my pantry staple and it is a bit more subtle than fresh. The banana will be stronger the older it is. That could be why some of you thought the banana was overpowering; try using a less ripe banana next time. If everyone keeps leaving out the banana and orange then it is just pumpkin mouse, kinda defeats the point.

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  Natasha Bethesda, MD 11-10-2009

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  Light

  Rated: 5 stars out of 5

  The tart was like a light pumpkin pie, i really liked the banana addition, and I only added half of the orange zest. Very good!

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  Iris SEATTLEWW, WA 11-03-2009

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  I HATE PUMPKIN PIE, BUT THIS TART MADE ME A BELIEVER!!

  Rated: 5 stars out of 5

  My boyfriend slaved away making this last night and we had some for breakfast just now and it was so yummy I had to review it right away. I don't like pumpkin pie at all, but this tart had some really amazing flavor. The crust was delicious. The pumpkin and banana was a great combination and the orange zest added a really nice brightness to the overall taste. You really can't go wrong with Ina's recipes. We'll make this again for Thanksgiving dinner.

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  mia Bethesda, MD 10-12-2009

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  great!

  Rated: 5 stars out of 5

  pumpkin and banana go surprisingly well together. it was great!

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  donna carrollton, TX 10-08-2009

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  Delicious!!!

  Rated: 5 stars out of 5

  I have made this several times during the holidays in place of a Pumpkin Pie. And, I added about 3/4 cup of sliced almonds to the crust. Even those that don't like Pumpkin Pie seem to love this dessert. Enjoy and trust me, it is worth the effort. :)

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  Tina Ottawa, ON 10-04-2009

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  Can the Pumpkin Mousse Tart be frozen

  Rated: 5 stars out of 5

  Yes, all of Ina's recipes are fool proof. Can you make this desert ahead of time and freeze it? Thanks, Tina

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  Kalyani West Chicago , IL 02-18-2009

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  Love It! Love It!! Love It!!!!!!

  Rated: 5 stars out of 5

  I made it for ThanksGiving. Absolutely perfect...not too sweet, not too heavy, perfect texture...it was just what I like. Honestly, Ina's deserts never fail!! They are the best!!! The only change I made was to use pie dish instead of tart pan, didn't seem to matter anyway!!!

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  Joyce Charleroi, PA 01-04-2009

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  Excellent!!

  Rated: 5 stars out of 5

  I made the Pumpkin Banana Mousse Tart for Christmas dessert last year. I thought I'd try something other than Pumpkin Pies again after Thanksgiving and it was a BIG hit!! Everyone loved it!! Thank you, Ina, for another great recipe.

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