Spooky Ghost Mousse Cups Recipe for Halloween

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

These delightful Ghost Mousse Cups are a fun and festive Halloween-themed dessert idea that will impress your guests. Made with rich chocolate mousse and topped with whipped cream ghosts, they are perfect for any Halloween celebration.

This recipe is simple to follow and can be prepared in advance, allowing you to enjoy the festivities without the last-minute rush. It’s an excellent addition to your Halloween recipe collection.

Easy Ghost Mousse Cups for Halloween

These Ghost Mousse Cups feature a creamy chocolate mousse layered in cups and topped with fluffy whipped cream shaped like ghosts. The recipe takes about 30 minutes to prepare and chills for at least 2 hours, serving 6 people.

Ingredients

1 cup heavy cream, divided
1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup whipped cream for topping
Mini chocolate chips for eyes
6 clear plastic cups or dessert glasses

Instructions

Melt Chocolate: In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the chocolate chips in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth. Allow to cool slightly.
Whip Cream: In a mixing bowl, whip 1/2 cup of heavy cream with sugar and vanilla until soft peaks form.
Combine: Gently fold the melted chocolate into the whipped cream until fully combined.
Fill Cups: Spoon or pipe the chocolate mousse into the cups, filling them about 3/4 full.
Chill: Cover and refrigerate the mousse cups for at least 2 hours to set.
Prepare Topping: Before serving, whip the remaining 1/2 cup of heavy cream until soft peaks form. Pipe the whipped cream on top of the mousse to create ghost shapes.
Add Eyes: Place mini chocolate chips on the whipped cream to create eyes for the ghosts.
Serve: Enjoy your spooky Ghost Mousse Cups at your Halloween gathering!