Butter Pecan Mousse

Yield: 6 servings

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup pecan pieces
• 1 tablespoon butter, melted
• 16 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup whipping cream, whipped

Instructions

1. Combine pecans and butter, stirring well; spread on a baking sheet.
2. Bake at 350 degrees F for 5 minutes or until toasted; cool.
3. Finely chop and set aside.
4. Beat cream cheese at medium speed with an electric mixer until smooth. Add sugars and vanilla, beating well. Stir in 3/4 cup toasted pecans.
5. Gently fold whipped cream into pecan mixture; spoon or pipe into serving dishes.
6. Garnish, if desired, with more pecan pieces.