Candy Corn Mousse Cups Recipe

Prep Time: 30 minutes
Chill Time: 2 hours
Total Time: 2 hours 30 minutes

These delightful Candy Corn Mousse Cups are a fun and festive dessert perfect for Halloween. With layers of creamy mousse and vibrant colors, they make an eye-catching addition to any Halloween-themed dessert table.

This recipe is simple to follow and can be prepared in advance, making it an excellent choice for your Halloween gatherings. Enjoy this sweet treat that captures the spirit of the season.

Festive Candy Corn Mousse Cups

These mousse cups feature a light and airy candy corn-flavored mousse layered in clear cups, resembling the classic Halloween candy. The recipe takes about 30 minutes to prepare and chills for a couple of hours before serving, making it ideal for a spooky celebration.

Ingredients

1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup candy corn, finely chopped
1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup orange gelatin mix
1/4 cup yellow gelatin mix
Whipped cream for topping
Additional candy corn for garnish

Instructions

Prepare the Mousse: In a mixing bowl, beat the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until soft peaks form. In another bowl, mix the cream cheese and chopped candy corn until well combined.
Layer the Gelatin: In separate bowls, dissolve the orange and yellow gelatin mixes in hot water according to package instructions. Allow to cool slightly.
Combine: Fold half of the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture, then divide this mixture into two bowls. Add the orange gelatin to one bowl and the yellow gelatin to the other, mixing until well combined.
Assemble the Cups: In clear cups, layer the orange mousse first, followed by the yellow mousse. Repeat until the cups are filled, creating a layered effect.
Chill: Refrigerate the mousse cups for at least 2 hours to set.
Serve: Top with whipped cream and garnish with candy corn before serving.