Peppermint Mousse Cups

Peppermint Mousse Cups

This is one of the easiest and prettiest treats to make this holiday season, and best of all? It’s totally edible, right down to the candy cups and peppermint spoons.

These cups are yet another sweet inspired by Wilton’s Christmas products. The candy cups are easy to make with white vanilla candy melts. Just paint the melted candy on the inside of a paper cupcake liner. When the candy is set, just peel away the liner!

Instant candy cup!

 

Peppermint Mousse Cups
Peppermint Mousse Cups

I went crazy over the peppermint spoons. They are so perfect for these mousse cups, but there are so many other ways they can be enjoyed – dipped in chocolate or stirred into a steaming mug of hot cocoa. You can find them here or at most craft stores in the baking aisle.

Peppermint Mousse Cups

Heather Baird
This confection is completely edible from cup to spoon. You'll need a standard size muffin pan to make this recipe.
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 25 minutes
1 hour chill time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 6

Ingredients
 
 

  • 8 ounces white vanilla candy melts or almond bark
  • 1/2 cup white chocolate baking chips
  • 1 cup plus 3 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
  • 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
  • 2 drops red or pink liquid food color
  • Crushed peppermint candy
  • Peppermint spoons

Instructions
 

  • Have ready 6 paper cupcake liners.
  • Melt the vanilla candy melts in the microwave at 30 second intervals until smooth. Using a pastry brush, coat the inside of each paper cupcake liner. Refrigerate until set.
  • Meanwhile, in a small bowl, heat the vanilla baking chips, uncovered in the microwave for 1 minute at full power. Stir in 3 tablespoons heavy whipping cream. Heat for an additional 30 seconds, oruntil chips are melted and can be stirred smooth with the heavy cream. Stir in the peppermint extract and food color. Let the mixture cool to room temperature.
  • In a medium bowl, beat 1 cup of heavy cream with an electric mixer on high speed until stiff peaks form. Fold the melted peppermint mixture into the whipped cream. Spoon or pipe the mousse into the candy cups. Refrigerate until serving. Just before serving, sprinkle with crushed peppermint candy.
Keyword candy cup, edible spoons, peppermint mousse
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Mara. Más dulce que salado
Mara. Más dulce que salado
9 years ago

Ohhhh que bonitos y que ricos!!!

Unknown
Unknown
9 years ago

I shall make this today…so sweet! I wish the Wilton products are with more varieties at my local stores….thank you so much

Angelyn
Angelyn
9 years ago

omg – those peppermint spoons! this whole treat is completely adorable and looks delicious!!

Anonymous
Anonymous
9 years ago

Where do you get the spoons or can you make them somehow?

Heather Baird
Heather Baird
9 years ago

Hi Anonymous! I linked them in the last paragraph before the recipe. Here's the direct link:

http://www.wilton.com/store/site/product.cfm?id=44CE915D-A1CE-4981-C825F41059ADB1F3&killnav=1

Unknown
Unknown
9 years ago

I love everything about these treats, from the edible cups to those peppermint spoons!

Anonymous
Anonymous
9 years ago

These are gorgeous! You are such an inspiration to bakers!

Dalila G.
Dalila G.
9 years ago

WoW!
What a truly divine dessert!
Everything is edible, awesome idea!
I'm definitely going to try these beauties, my hubby will LOVE them.
Pinned!

Darla
Darla
9 years ago

I'm obsessed with these, friend! They are beautiful! I love, love that everything is edible! They look flawless.

acyhoz
acyhoz
9 years ago

so amazing! such a nice idea to surprise my friends! hehe 😀

A C Y H O Z – blog

Unknown
Unknown
9 years ago

The candy cups are absolutely brilliant! I can't wait to try this recipe. Thank you

Laurel
Laurel
8 years ago

I made these this week. So pretty and delicious. I will definitely make again, probably in mini cupcake size on a dessert buffet. Be sure not to make the bottom of the candy cup too thick, it made it hard to eat/bite.