This beautiful dish brings the comforting flavors of fall to your guests: Acorn Squash Mousse Tart with Spicy Pecan Brittle and Candied Bacon. The crisp and nutty pecan brittle, the smoky bacon, and sweet creamy mousse work together to make a delicious combination. These tarts can be served as a nice fall appetizer, an amuse bouche, or even a light lunch accompanied by a salad.

This was one of the winning recipes created by Nyah Marshall, a student at The Culinary Institute of America during the New Mexico Pecan Student Innovation Challenge. 

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