I may have just made the easiest dessert on the face of the planet. It’s easy, it’s cute and it took about 5 to 10 minutes to whip up.
I know it’s super impressive right. Pfft!
These were born out of sheer necessity. I joined a group of bloggers to do a St. Patrick’s Day Group Post, then proceeded to get the flu. I had planned to make something else, but after not having been to the grocery store in 10 days the pantry had slim pickings. I still wasn’t ready to go shopping at the time I needed to get the photo ready so I had to get creative, and quick. So this is what happens when I have the flu but I still want snackies in the house for the family.
Cute, fun, easy, and green for St. Patrick’s Day. You’re welcome.
- 1 cup graham crumbs
- 3 tablespoons butter melted
- 1 package of pistachio pudding mix
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup whipping cream I used cool whip
- 1/2 cup whipping cream
- optional- crushed or chopped pistachios
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In a small bowl mix the graham crumbs and melted butter. Press into cups.Tamp down. The bottom end of a honey dripper works really well.
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Mix all three ingredients in a stand mixer (or hand mixer and bowl) until fluffy. Transfer to a piping bag and pipe into cups.
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Put you whipping cream in a piping bag and pipe over top of the mousse.
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Top with pistachios if desired.
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Place in the fridge for about 2 to 4 hours to chill well.
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Serve with a big old luck of the Irish smile!
I would like to invite you all to visit all the other lovely bloggers who participated in this St. Patrick’s Day Event. They whipped up some wickedly good Irish and Green recipes for you. Thanks to Jen of Jen’s Favorite Cookies for organizing this. She did a wonderful job.
1. Key Lime Pound Cake by Joan at Chocolate Chocolate & More
2. Mini Banoffee Pie Tarts by Kelly at Kelly Bakes
3. Chocolate Bailey’s Mousse Tart from Nancy at Gotta Get Baked
4. Irish Carbomb Cupcakes from Susan at Girl in the Little Red Kitchen
5. Pistachio Caramel Cookies from Jen at Jen’s Favorite Cookies
6. Guinness Stout Mini Bundt Cake from Shanna at Pineapple and Coconut
7. Irish Cheese and Bacon Cheesecake with Walnut Crust by Carla at Chocolate Moosey
8. Bailey’s Irish Cream Cheese Trifle from Anita at Hungry Couple NYC
9. Key Lime Pie Ice Cream from Renee at Magnolia Days
10. Pistachio Mousse Cups from Kim at Cravings of a Lunatic
11. Irish Eggs Benedict from Isabelle Crumb Blog
12. St. Patrick’s Day Cookie Stack from Angie at Big Bears Wife
13. Guinness Chocolate Cake from Jen at Juanita’s Cocina
14. Irish Potato Oatmeal Bread from Sarah at What Smells So Good
I am so thankful the flu is over and I’m back in the kitchen. Super excited to share normal recipes with you again. Yah for being healthy again. Bring on the baking!! That makes total sense in blogger speak, trust me.
Toodles and smoochies! xx
Renee says
March 11, 2013 at 9:01 AMAwesome piping skills Kim. Those perfect looking mousse cups are almost too pretty to eat. Almost.
Kim Bee says
March 14, 2013 at 10:48 PMThanks Renee. I usually suck at it so was surprised it worked this time. Lol.
Joan@Chocolate and More says
March 11, 2013 at 9:33 AMI hate it when being sick gets in the way of making sweet treats! Hope you’re feeling better and I love how quick and easy these Mousse Cups are!
Kim Bee says
March 14, 2013 at 10:48 PMI know right. I am so much better and happy to be back in the kitchen.
Thanks so much Joan. xx
Jennifer @ Peanut Butter and Peppers says
March 11, 2013 at 9:41 AMI love it! It’s so pretty and easy!!! Love your photos!
Jen @JuanitasCocina says
March 11, 2013 at 10:45 AMIt ain’t easy bein’ green…okay, in this case, maybe it is! YUM!
Aurora Importing says
March 11, 2013 at 12:04 PMYou got me at “pistachio” 🙂
Angie @ Big Bear's Wife says
March 11, 2013 at 12:07 PMSo perfect for St. Patricks Day! I love the colors and the layers!
Jen @ Jen's Favorite Cookies says
March 11, 2013 at 12:13 PMOkay, I’m in love with this idea! I mean, how can you not love a quick 5-minute dessert? Can’t wait to try this! And thanks for being part of the St. Patrick’s Recipe Party, it was fun!
Kate @ Kate from Scratch says
March 11, 2013 at 1:31 PMOh these are adorable! Love pistachio. Happy St. Patrick’s Day, indeed!
Niki Shepherd says
March 11, 2013 at 2:28 PMLOVE these little guys Kim! They look delicious, and they’re so pretty!! 🙂
Ann says
March 11, 2013 at 2:48 PMWhat a great idea for a quick, tasty dessert…and they are so pretty it looks like you spent all day making them! Another winner!
kelly @ kellybakes says
March 11, 2013 at 2:56 PMPistachio pudding is my absolute favorite!! I love that you made them individual-sized. Quick question, what size tip did you use to pipe? I have a few, but I can never seem to find the perfect one for cupcakes and “bigger” sized things.
Also, I’m so glad you’re feeling better, Kim! I had a nasty cold a few weeks ago that knocked me out. And the weather and temperature changing so drastically certainly isn’t helping!
Kim Bee says
March 11, 2013 at 3:48 PMHey Kelly. Let me double check and get back to you. I think it’s in the dishwaher. I have a few giant sized ones. I’ll take a peek once it’s clean, I use it for everything I swear.
Denise Kasbohm says
March 12, 2013 at 6:02 PMI love these. I am going to make them for our group get together on the 17th. I too would like to know what size tip you used and how what size the cup was (how many ounces??) Were they shot glasses by chance?? THanks so much. Hope you are feeling better!! :o)
Kim Bee says
March 16, 2013 at 10:04 PMHey, just saw this. They were special order tips. Giant really. I am not sure which tip I used for the green one. But the brand is Ateco and I have a #849, and #828, so it’s one of those. The white was the Ateco #869, for some reason it got stuck in the freezer with the cream in the bag still so that’s the only reason I know for sure which one that was.
The cup is a mini dessert glass, and it doesn’t have it stamped on them. So I just measured it out with water and an ounce measuring cup. They fit 3 ounces.
Hope that helps and isn’t too late. If you ever need advice feel free to hit my email if I don’t respond here right away. It’s cravingsofalunatic@gmail.com. I’m usually really good about responding quickly but this past week has been crazy trying to get caught up on work and household stuff after being sick.
Let me know if you made them and how you all liked them. Feel free to shoot pictures too.
Kim Bee says
March 16, 2013 at 10:05 PMHey Kelly:
Got caught up and never replied. If you read this grouping of replies you should see all the info. If not feel free to email okay.
Nancy @ gottagetbaked says
March 11, 2013 at 3:15 PMYou’re such a trooper, Kim, for continuing to turn out beautiful, drool-inducing recipes while battlingthe flu. You’re super woman! As for these mousse cups – yum! I love that they’re simple. Sometimes you really need something in your back pocket that’s quick ‘n easy to whip up yet still blow-my-mind flavourful. I love pistachio and the green colour is so festive. Perfect for St. Patty’s.
Kim Bee says
March 16, 2013 at 10:11 PMThanks Nancy. I just could not back out. I wanted to participate so much so I made it work. Lol.
I tend to love quick n easy. Even if I have lots of time I still do easy. I think it’s called being lazy. Ha.
Isabelle @ Crumb says
March 11, 2013 at 4:35 PMWhy am I not surprised that you had a packet of pistachio pudding mix kicking around in your cupboard? 🙂
Quickie desserts are the best. If I only spend 10 mins on preparation, I don’t feel quite as annoyed when everyone inhales their portion in 5 minutes flat. So there!
Kim Bee says
March 16, 2013 at 10:13 PMShould I admit to having two, and 4 chocolate. Apparently I was awaiting some form of natural disaster or something. Plus two tubs of cool whip. Honestly I just love cheater desserts. Frees me up to do more important things, like watching the real housewives of everywhere.
Exactly!
Ramona says
March 11, 2013 at 6:58 PMKim I really love these little mini desserts you are coming out with… these are fabulous. Hey… it may have been easy and out of necessity.. but it’s totally cute. Now I’m going to go little glass hunting. 🙂
Kim Bee says
March 16, 2013 at 10:14 PMThanks so much Ramona. I just love mini things.
I got some really cool ones at the chef supply store. And also Pier One Imports has amazing ones and great sales if you find the clearance section.
Colette @ JFF! says
March 11, 2013 at 7:28 PMI bloody LOVE pistachios!
And these cute li’l are just too easy to make…
Kim Bee says
March 16, 2013 at 10:21 PMMe too. So yummy!
Liz says
March 11, 2013 at 9:36 PMThese are exquisite, Kim! No one would ever guess they were so simple to prepare!
Kim Bee says
March 16, 2013 at 10:21 PMThanks so much Liz.
john@kitchenriffs says
March 11, 2013 at 11:09 PMWow, nice piping! I’m all thumbs when it comes to these – I just don’t have the decorating gene. Pretty nice dessert for something made so quickly!
Kim Bee says
March 16, 2013 at 10:22 PMI’m usually all thumbs too. I had a good day and it was pure luck it worked. I owe you an email, I have not forgotten.
suzanne Perazzini says
March 12, 2013 at 12:58 AMI love all that green food. It’s my birthday on St Patrick’s Day so I will have to think of something green to make.
Kim Bee says
March 16, 2013 at 10:23 PMHappy Birthday Suzanne. Very cool you were born on St Paddy’s Day.
Maureen | Orgasmic Chef says
March 12, 2013 at 1:22 AMThese are beautiful! How clever you are!
Kim Bee says
March 16, 2013 at 10:25 PMAwe, necessity is the mother of invention I hear. Lol. Thanks so much Maureen.
Dara says
March 12, 2013 at 3:41 PMSo cute!!! Love these quick and single serving desserts you’ve been doing. So much fun.
Kim Bee says
March 16, 2013 at 10:25 PMThanks so much Dara. I have been bitten by the cute food bug. There’s no cure.
Susan says
March 12, 2013 at 5:08 PMSo happy to hear you are feeling better Kim! You know that buttered graham crackers are my eternal weakness right?
Kim Bee says
March 16, 2013 at 10:27 PMThanks Susan. It’s been an uphill battle. I think it’s got my body all messed up. I can’t seem to bounce back. Going to talk to my doc about a B12 shot this week. Hopefully it helps.
Me too. We were like separated at birth or something.
Alaina @ Fabtastic Eats says
March 12, 2013 at 10:25 PMSO cute! I love these so much!
Kim Bee says
March 16, 2013 at 10:28 PMThanks Alaina. They are just a lovely little snack.
Sarah says
March 13, 2013 at 8:25 AMBoth my parents are pistachio FIENDS. They’ll love this!
Kim Bee says
March 16, 2013 at 10:28 PMMaybe they should adopt me. I’d fit right in.
Jennie @themessybakerblog says
March 13, 2013 at 8:36 AMI can’t take it anymore! I must have those cute little dotted spoons. This mousse looks amazing. I hope you’re feeling better.
Kim Bee says
March 16, 2013 at 10:30 PMHa, aren’t they adorbs. I was so shocked they shipped to Canada. I had Lizzy at the ready just in case they wouldn’t. She graciously offered to be my plan B.
You know, the flu is gone but I’m so tired. I’ll see if I’m just needing some B12. Hopefully that fixes me up. Just dragging my butt this week. So weird. I’m usually a complete spaz when it comes to energy.
Elizabeth @ SugarHero! says
March 14, 2013 at 4:53 AMThese are so cute! Sometimes simple is definitely best–we all need quick desserts we can keep in our back pocket in case of emergencies (or the flu!) I hope you’re fully recovered!
Kim Bee says
March 16, 2013 at 10:32 PMThanks Elizabeth. That is a total compliment coming from the sugarhero. I love your site.
Doing better, flu-less but wackadoodle tired. It’ll pass. Maybe I need more sugar?
sara says
March 14, 2013 at 8:40 PMYum! Totally perfect for St. Patrick’s Day! 🙂
Kim Bee says
March 16, 2013 at 10:32 PMThanks so much Sara!
Diane {Created by Diane} says
March 15, 2013 at 3:04 PMThese look fun and YUMMY!
Kim Bee says
March 16, 2013 at 10:36 PMThank you so much Diane. I am chomping at the bit to try your pistachio cut out cookies. I love that you adore pistachios as much as I do. Makes me seriously happy.
I am totally trying out your cherry pie cookies soon too. I’ve had them bookmarked and just waiting for the right time to whip them up. I love cherry as much as I love pistachio. I want to do a whole week dedicated to what you can make with cherry pie filling. I’m a girl on a mission to convince people cherries are wonderful.
Carla says
March 15, 2013 at 10:57 PMInstant pistachio pudding is one of my guilty pleasures. So glad I can have mousse cups in little time!
Kim Bee says
March 16, 2013 at 10:37 PMMe too. I just love it. Really good in ice cream mixes as well. Gives the pistachio taste without a whole lot of effort.
Valerie @ From Valerie's Kitchen says
March 16, 2013 at 5:08 PMThey may be simple but I’m impressed! Love pistachio pudding. Glad you are on the mend 🙂
Kim Bee says
March 16, 2013 at 10:39 PMAwe thanks Valerie. That means so much to me. I was going to email you this week about a little somethun somethun.
Valerie @ From Valerie's Kitchen says
March 17, 2013 at 7:55 PMEmail away!