These St. Patrick's Day Pistachio Mousse Cups are quick, easy and the perfect little green treat to share with all the little leprechauns in your life!
I may have just made the easiest dessert on the face of the planet. It's quick, simple and it's cute! Plus it only took a few minutes to whip up.
I know it's super impressive right. Pfft!
These were born out of sheer necessity. I wanted to do a St. Patrick's Day 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.
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.
More great recipes to whip up for St. Patrick's Day:
Pistachio Chocolate Frozen Mousse
Baileys Ice Cream with Baileys Caramel Sauce
Mint Chocolate Chip Brownie Ice Cream Cake
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St. Patrick’s Day Pistachio Mousse Cups
Ingredients
Fpr the Base:
- 1 cup graham crumbs
- 3 tablespoons butter melted
For the Mousse:
- 1 package of pistachio pudding mix
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup whipping cream (I used cool whip)
For the Topping:
- ½ cup whipping cream
- optional- crushed or chopped pistachios
Instructions
For the Base:
- 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.
For the Mousse:
- Mix all three ingredients in a stand mixer (or hand mixer and bowl) until fluffy. Transfer to a piping bag and pipe into cups.
For the Topping:
- Put you whipping cream in a piping bag and pipe over top of the mousse.
- Top with pistachios if desired.
- Place in the fridge for about 2 to 4 hours to chill well.
- Serve with a big old luck of the Irish smile!
Nutrition
Toodles and smoochies! xx
Susan
So happy to hear you are feeling better Kim! You know that buttered graham crackers are my eternal weakness right?
Kim Bee
Thanks 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
SO cute! I love these so much!
Kim Bee
Thanks Alaina. They are just a lovely little snack.
Sarah
Both my parents are pistachio FIENDS. They'll love this!
Kim Bee
Maybe they should adopt me. I'd fit right in.
Jennie @themessybakerblog
I 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
Ha, 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!
These 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
Thanks 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
Yum! Totally perfect for St. Patrick's Day! 🙂
Kim Bee
Thanks so much Sara!
Diane {Created by Diane}
These look fun and YUMMY!
Kim Bee
Thank 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
Instant pistachio pudding is one of my guilty pleasures. So glad I can have mousse cups in little time!
Kim Bee
Me 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
They may be simple but I'm impressed! Love pistachio pudding. Glad you are on the mend 🙂
Kim Bee
Awe 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
Email away!