Candy Cane Chocolate Mousse Macaroon Cups
Delicious, very creamy Candy Cane Dark Chocolate Mousse with a White Chocolate topping ~ and even MORE Candy Cane in quick-to-make Macaroon Cups
This is one of the most delicious, creamy sweet treats I have had recently, featuring all my favorite ingredients, Chocolate Mousse, Coconut and of course Candy Cane !
The recipe I am sharing today for the Candy Cane Chocolate Mousse Macaroon Cups, are really about the Macaroon Cups.
I wanted to try some other kind of edible Cup, instead of the usual Chocolate Cups I make. As with the Chocolate Cups you can really use any filling in these Macaroon Cups, as long as it is filled fairly close to serving time.
On standing, some fillings might make them a little soggy, but with the Mousse filling (or anything else which sets quickly i.e. Instant Puddings) you can at least fill the Cups an hour or two before serving – just make sure to keep in the refrigerator.
The Macaroon Cups can be made a couple of days in advance and once cooled can be stored in an airtight container until you are ready to fill them. Be careful when you pack them though, as the empty Cups are quite fragile.
I only made them once in advance, but seeing as it is a quick mix and only a few minutes in the oven, I now make them when I need the Cups.
A couple of weeks ago, I found the above Chocolate Mousse Duo packs in our store and grabbed a couple of packs.
They are so convenient to use and a pleasure to pipe (piping – yes, I am still in practice mode!) – all that is needed is milk. Then a couple of minutes beating and Voila! your Mousse is ready
Candy Cane Chocolate Macaroon Cups
Candy Cane Chocolate Macaroon Cups
Ingredients
- ½ cup Caster Sugar
- 2 Egg Whites
- 1 cup Desiccated Coconut
FILLING / TOPPING:
- 1 Box Double Chocolate Instant Mousse (or filling you prefer)
- Ingredients for the Mousse (see box) as per the box (usually only Milk required)
- ¼ cup Candy Cane finely crushed
- ¼ cup Candy Cane coarsely chopped
- Sliver Pearls (optional)
Instructions
- Pre-heat the oven to 180 deg (350 deg F) – spray 4 muffin tin holes (or silicone muffin baking cups – my choice!) with cooking oil
- In a small mixing bowl mix the ingredients for the Macaroon Cups – no need to beat, just stir well to combine – use approximately 2 tablespoonfuls per Cup in each hole – press onto the bottom and up the sides – if a certain spot looks a little to thin, add more mixture and press into place (the recipe is for slightly more than 4 Macaroon Cups, as not all muffin tins, silicone cups etc are the same size)
- Bake 15 – 18 minutes or until light golden (muffin tin will create a full golden color, whereas silicone cups – only the top edges)
- Remove from the oven and let cool completely before turning out
FILLING / TOPPING:
- Prepare the Dark Chocolate Mousse first as per the pack’s instructions – stir through the finely crushed Candy Cane and fill the Macaroon Cups
- Prepare the White Chocolate Mousse – pipe over the Dark Chocolate Mousse and sprinkle with the coarsely chopped Candy Cane and Silver Pearls (if using)
Notes
LINDA
I LOVE peppermint this time of year! This recipe is amazing and so we featured it at The Project Stash! We can't wait to see what you share this week! 🙂
These look amazing! Thanks so much for linking up at Creative Spark Link Party last week. Hope you link up again today! http://bit.ly/1wg0JNp
Looks delish! I’m featuring it on Worthwhile Wednesdays tonight!
~Allie http://www.craftyallieblog.com
these have just been added to my baking list, look so delicious, Thanks
Love your Candy Cane Chocolate Mousse Macaroon Cups, Linda! They look absolutely delicious! Thank you for sharing them with us at the Hearth and Soul hop.
These look so pretty! Would be perfect for a tea party or for valentines day snacks for school! Thanks for sharing at Totally Terrific Tuesday! Love having you!!
Jess
liverandomlysimple.com
Hello!! Just wanted to let you know I will be using this in a round up (posting soon) from the Teach Me Tuesday party! Very much appreciate you linking up with us 😉
ALSO…this will be my favorite choice from last week's party. You will be featured 😉
Hope you have an awesome week!!
This looks so perfect! I wish I could take a bite right now! Pinned and tweeted. Thank you for being a part of our party. I hope to see you on Monday at 7 pm. It wouldn’t be a party without you!
Happy Saturday! Lou Lou Girls
We will really enjoy this special treat, perfect for the season! Thanks so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday this week. Hope you have a great weekend and come back soon!
Miz Helen
Thanks for linking up these gorgeous little candy cane cup cakes on the link up I co host @ Mum-bo Mondays
These look so yummy and creative! Thanks for sharing, visiting from The Weekend Social, thanks for sharing 🙂
Linda, these are so beautifully decorated and festive! Absolutely decadent too. Thank you for sharing.
Oh, I forgot I am stopping by from the Thrifty Thursday link party.
I love candy cane and this is a great idea. Yum
Oh yum, these look divine and your pictures are gorgeous! Sharing on FB. Thanks for linking up on Merry Monday!
Yum, these sound so good. Pinned to my Christmas board!!
-Leia @ Eat It & Say Yum
Well those look too good to eat. Thanks for linking up to Project Pin it. I will be pinning this to the Project Pin it board on Pinterest.
xoxo
Denyse
Our readers LOVED these and they will be featured at next week's party 🙂
Oh my! That name alone! I HAD to check this out 😀 My mouth is watering… It looks & sounds amazing! And those Macaroon cups are just brilliant!
Visiting from Mum-Bo Monday Link, I think I just gained weight looking at these, they look like a great dessert for summer. Mmmmmmm….
OH MY GOSH….your cupcakes look so festive, and sound even better. Thank you for sharing with the Clever Chicks Blog Hop! I hope you’ll join us again next week!
Cheers,
Kathy Shea Mormino
The Chicken Chick
http://www.The-Chicken-Chick.com
Oh, these are so gorgeous! I love peppermint season–and that mousse addition can only be a good thing 🙂 Thanks so much for sharing on The Makers!
Amy | Club Narwhal
Oh my gosh, Drool! I know 7 little people in my house would love to eat those.!
Yum! These look beautiful
These look so good 🙂
Thanks for sharing at Creative Mondays
Thanks again for linking up, you are one of my features this week 🙂
Oh, these look totally delish. I could definitely tuck into one right now. They are the prefect treat for Christmas.
Thanks for linking up to Marvelous Monday on Smart Party Planning.