Cappuccino Mousse Cups
Cappuccino Mousse Cups are perfect little bites for a bridal shower or any other special event. Light and delicious!
Julie is getting married! Happy surprise virtual bridal shower, Julie! I’m so happy to be getting together with some of your best blogging buddies to throw you this surprise virtual shower. I hope you were really surprised!
I like these Mini Cappuccino Mousse Cups because I think they are the perfect bites for a bridal shower. Finger food, but not too messy. Cute and delicate, but not too filling so they won’t make that pretty white dress too tight (only 148 calories each!). A little chocolate, but not too rich and heavy.
A few notes about making these cappuccino mousse cups:
- Make sure your cream cheese is nice and soft (at room temperature), otherwise you’ll have a hard time mixing it with the Cool Whip.
- Filling the phyllo cups: Use a piping bag or a zip-top bag to get the filling into the cups. If you use a zip-top bag, just snip off the corner and squeeze. You could spoon the filling in too, but with a bag, you’ll get a much prettier and more uniform look. Plus it will be way easier.
- Make ahead tip: You can prepare the filling in advance and store it in the fridge. Let it soften slightly before filling the phyllo cups. I wouldn’t recommend making these completely in advance. The phyllo has a tendency to get soggy which you definitely do not want. Prep the filling in advance and then they’ll come together really quickly before your event.
Enjoy your virtual shower, Julie, but most of all enjoy your wedding and your marriage! It won’t always be easy, but it is so worth it.
Bite sized desserts are perfect for parties!
So convenient and easy to serve, individual desserts are a perfect finger food. Here’s some more ideas for you:
Cappuccino Mousse Cups
Cappuccino Mousse Cups are perfect little bites for a bridal shower or any other special event. Light and delicious.
Ingredients
- 2 ounces reduced fat cream cheese, softened
- 1 tablespoon milk
- 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon espresso powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup Cool Whip
- 12 prepared mini phyllo shells
- chocolate covered espresso beans (optional)
- chocolate for shaving/garnishing (optional)
Instructions
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, milk, cocoa powder, espresso powder, vanilla, and powdered sugar. Using an electric mixer, beat until combined and smooth, scraping down sides as needed.
- Fold in Cool Whip until just combined.
- Using a pastry bag or zip-top plastic bag with the corner cut off, pipe this mixture into the phyllo shells. Top with shaved chocolate or chocolate covered espresso beans as desired.
- Best served immediately, but may be refrigerated 1-2 hours before serving if necessary.
Notes
- Make ahead tip: You can make the filling and refrigerate it. Remove filling from refrigerator a half hour before serving to soften slightly. Fill phyllo cups and serve. Phyllo cups may get soggy if filled ahead of time.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 12 Serving Size: 1 phyllo cupAmount Per Serving: Calories: 148Total Fat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 19mgSodium: 111mgCarbohydrates: 12gFiber: 1gSugar: 6gProtein: 2g
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Verdict: I love these little bites. Addicting and delicious.
Husband’s take: He loves these too!
Changes I would make: None are necessary.
Difficulty: Easy.
28 Comments on “Cappuccino Mousse Cups”
Can I buy prepared mini filo shells? Or should I buy filo dough and bake the shells beforehand?
I use the prepared ones!
These are really perfect Rachel! Such fun little bites.
These look so delicious! Such a fun event :)
Yum, these look tasty! Great idea to use the phyllo cups, too :)
So fun that you guys threw a shower for Julie!! I just love your little cups of mousse – coffee-flavored desserts are one of my faves :)
Perfect little dessert bites! However, I’d eat about ten…
These are adorable and perfect for a bridal shower, virtual or otherwise!
These are so cute and perfect for a bridal shower, virtual or not.
Rachel, these are just fantastic! I’ve been thinking about them all day! Phyllo, cocoa and espresso, bliss!
These are perfect, Rachel! I know I wouldn’t be able to stop at one…!
My friend just had a baby and I think these would be the perfect treat to bring her! Love the flavor combo to!
These are simply stunning, my friend! I love all-things coffee-inspired!
Yum!!
Love that Julie is being “showered” with love by all her blogging friends today! These mousse cups look so simple and scrumptious, I’ve got to make ’em!
what a fun idea! happy bridal shower :)
Yeah these little mousse cups would be gone in five minutes in my presence :) But Ill make that sacrifice so Julie can fit in her dress ;) They look amazing!
oh wow–these look amazing! Congrats Julie!!!
These look delicious!! So sweet of all of you to throw a shower!
Love this recipe!!! So easy and so tasty!
I love phyllo cups – they are always so cute, and yummy! Love these mini mousse cups!
The phyllo shells are such a great idea to hold mousse! Lovely dessert, Rachel :)
This is such a great idea. I wish this would have been posted before the weekend because my family would have gone crazy for these. But there’s alway a next time ;)
See, finger foods always seem good to me in theory…and then I eat 12 of them. Which is exactly what would happen to me with these!! Adorable. :) This was such a fun event to be a part of!
Oh Rachel, I know how busy you are now with two little ones – it means the world to me that you took time out to whip up something for my shower. You know me well – I do love mini things and love my coffee!! Thank you, from the bottom of my heart!! xoxoxoxo love you!! (when are we meeting in real life?!)
When ARE we meeting in real life?! Very good question. Maybe when I finally don’t have a child attached to my b00b. ;) xoxo
These are so cute! Can I eat them for breakfast, since they have coffee? ;)
Aw! Yay- Julie!!! And these mousse cups are adorable and the perfect bridal shower treat if I do say so myself! :)