Cappuccino Mousse Cups
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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:
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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
This website provides approximate nutrition information for convenience and as a courtesy only. Nutrition data is gathered primarily from the USDA Food Composition Database, whenever available, or otherwise other online calculators.
Cassie | Bake Your Day says
These are simply stunning, my friend! I love all-things coffee-inspired!
Katrina @ WVS says
Yum!!
Georgia @ The Comfort of Cooking says
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!
sarah k @ the pajama chef says
what a fun idea! happy bridal shower :)
Carla @ Carlas Confections says
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!
katie says
oh wow–these look amazing! Congrats Julie!!!
carrian says
These look delicious!! So sweet of all of you to throw a shower!
claire @ the realistic nutritionist says
Love this recipe!!! So easy and so tasty!
Erin @ Dinners, Dishes and Desserts says
I love phyllo cups – they are always so cute, and yummy! Love these mini mousse cups!
Rachel @ Baked by Rachel says
The phyllo shells are such a great idea to hold mousse! Lovely dessert, Rachel :)
Antonia @ Health Inspirations says
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 ;)
Tara @ Chip Chip Hooray says
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!
Julie @ Table for Two says
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?!)
Rachel Gurk says
When ARE we meeting in real life?! Very good question. Maybe when I finally don’t have a child attached to my b00b. ;) xoxo
dessertfortwo says
These are so cute! Can I eat them for breakfast, since they have coffee? ;)
Audra|The Baker Chick says
Aw! Yay- Julie!!! And these mousse cups are adorable and the perfect bridal shower treat if I do say so myself! :)