Edible Mickey Mousse Chocolate Dessert Cups filled with a delicious chocolate mousse. Add some candy canes to make Mickey look like a reindeer.
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Mickey Mousse Chocolate Dessert Cups Recipe
See what I did there? I bet you thought I misspelled Mickey Mouse. Nope. Who wouldn’t love an edible Mickey Mousse Chocolate Dessert Cups recipe for the holidays that look like a Mickey Mouse reindeer complete with antlers.
The kids will love this little treat after Christmas dinner. But you can also use the chocolate dessert cups for a nice after dinner dessert shot. Fill with some Bailey’s Irish Creme and everyone will be happy. 😉
We love Disney (which is why we moved within 20 minutes of Disney World) and we will have more Disney inspired recipes coming up for the holidays. So stay tuned!
Let’s get to making this fun dessert!
Mickey Reindeer Mousse Dessert Cups
Mousse Dessert Cups Ingredients
Makes 8 cups
- Silicone shot glass mold
- Ghirardelli melting chocolate wafers
, (16 wafers set aside for the ears)
- Small edible eyes
- mini peppermint candy canes
- Red M&M’s
Chocolate Mousse Ingredients
- Egg yolks
- Sugar
- Heavy whipping cream
- Semi sweet chocolate chips
- Heavy whipping cream
- Piping bag with a medium star tip
- **For exact amounts, please see recipe card below.
Mickey Mousse Chocolate Dessert Directions
Using a double boiler, melt the chocolate. Once melted, pour chocolate into the silicon molds and place into the freezer overnight.
Mousse Directions
Using a standing mixer, beat egg yolks until thick and creamy yellow color. Gradually beat in sugar until combined.
Using a small pot, heat 1 cup whipping cream over medium heat until hot. Stir at least half of the hot whipping cream into egg yolk mixture.
Pour mixture back into the pot. Cook over low heat about 5 minutes, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens.
Stir in chocolate chips until melted. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
Next day
Pop out the chocolate cups.
Melt a small amount of chocolate for glue.
Dip the eyes into the melted chocolate and place onto the chocolate cups.
Dip the back of the red M&M into the chocolate and place onto the chocolate cup under the eyes.
In a standing mixer, beat 1 1/2 cups whipping cream until stiff peaks form.
Fold chocolate mixture into whipped cream.
Scoop into piping bag.
Pipe mousse into the center of the chocolate cup.
Place a mini candy cane in each side for the antlers.
Place two chocolate wafers in front of each candy cane for the ears.
Enjoy!
Edible Mickey Mousse Chocolate Dessert Cups filled with a delicious chocolate mousse. Add some candy canes to make Mickey look like a reindeer. As an Amazon Associate and member of other affiliate programs, I earn from qualifying purchases. Nutrition may vary depending on the products used.Mickey Mousse Chocolate Dessert Cups
Ingredients
Mousse Dessert Cups Ingredients
Chocolate Mousse Ingredients
Instructions
Chocolate Dessert Cup Directions
Mousse Directions
Next day
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Nutrition Information:
Yield:
8
Serving Size:
1
Amount Per Serving:
Calories: 988Total Fat: 65gSaturated Fat: 39gTrans Fat: 1gUnsaturated Fat: 21gCholesterol: 212mgSodium: 123mgCarbohydrates: 95gFiber: 7gSugar: 80gProtein: 12g
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