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
Renee
Awesome piping skills Kim. Those perfect looking mousse cups are almost too pretty to eat. Almost.
Kim Bee
Thanks Renee. I usually suck at it so was surprised it worked this time. Lol.
Joan@Chocolate and More
I 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
I 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
I love it! It's so pretty and easy!!! Love your photos!
Jen @JuanitasCocina
It ain't easy bein' green...okay, in this case, maybe it is! YUM!
Aurora Importing
You got me at "pistachio" 🙂
Angie @ Big Bear's Wife
So perfect for St. Patricks Day! I love the colors and the layers!
Jen @ Jen's Favorite Cookies
Okay, 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
Oh these are adorable! Love pistachio. Happy St. Patrick's Day, indeed!
Niki Shepherd
LOVE these little guys Kim! They look delicious, and they're so pretty!! 🙂
Ann
What 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
Pistachio 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
Hey 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
I 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
Hey, 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
Hey 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
You'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
Thanks 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
Why 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
Should 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
Kim 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
Thanks 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!
I bloody LOVE pistachios!
And these cute li'l are just too easy to make...
Kim Bee
Me too. So yummy!
Liz
These are exquisite, Kim! No one would ever guess they were so simple to prepare!
Kim Bee
Thanks so much Liz.
john@kitchenriffs
Wow, 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
I'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
I 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
Happy Birthday Suzanne. Very cool you were born on St Paddy's Day.
Maureen | Orgasmic Chef
These are beautiful! How clever you are!
Kim Bee
Awe, necessity is the mother of invention I hear. Lol. Thanks so much Maureen.
Dara
So cute!!! Love these quick and single serving desserts you've been doing. So much fun.
Kim Bee
Thanks so much Dara. I have been bitten by the cute food bug. There's no cure.