I’m not sure if there is any candy more closely related to fall and Halloween than candy corn! The distinct shape, instantly recognizable color pattern and pure sugary goodness make these little sweets a Halloween staple. Inspired by these traditional candies, I created this Candy Corn Cheesecake Mousse, perfect for a special dessert or Halloween party.
Candy Corn Cheesecake Mousse
This recipe yields a sweet and fluffy, light cream cheese flavored dessert.
1 package (8 oz.) cream cheese
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1/4 cup milk or cream
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 small container (8 oz.) Cool Whip, thawed
orange and yellow food color
candy corn (for garnish)
Directions ~
Beat cream cheese in the bowl of an electric mixer until fully smooth. Slowly add powdered sugar, then milk (or cream). Add vanilla. Continue mixing. Beat about 1 minute on medium to medium-high speed. Fold cool whip into cream cheese mixture, and stir until fully combined.
Scoop about 1/3 of the Cheesecake Mousse into a bowl, and color orange. Color another third of the mixture yellow. Leave the remaining third white. One color at a time (starting with yellow), scoop mixture into a piping bag or large ziplock bag, and squeeze a layer of the Cheesecake Mousse into small dessert dishes of your choice. Repeat with orange and then white Mousse.
Refrigerate 30 minutes (or up to 1 day) before serving. Garnish with candy corn if desired.
Recipe yields 4 moderate servings or 6-8 mini servings.
Recipe Source: Glorious Treats
Sugar Free Option: In the past, I have adjusted this recipe to be sugar free, with good results. Simply substitute 1/3 cup Splenda for the powdered sugar, and replace regular cool whip with sugar free cool whip. Omit candy corn garnish.
Recipe options: This general concept could be created using vanilla pudding or white chocolate mousse (from a mix or from scratch).
How to Make Candy Corn Cheesecake Mousse
Candy Corn Cheesecake Mousse
Ingredients
- 8 oz cream cheese 1 package
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup milk or cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 8 oz Cool Whip 1 small container, thawed
- orange and yellow food color
- candy corn for garnish
Instructions
- Beat cream cheese in the bowl of an electric mixer until fully smooth. Slowly add powdered sugar, then milk (or cream). Add vanilla. Continue mixing. Beat about 1 minute on medium to medium-high speed. Fold cool whip into cream cheese mixture, and stir until fully combined.
- Scoop about 1/3 of the Cheesecake Mousse into a bowl, and color orange. Color another third of the mixture yellow. Leave the remaining third white. One color at a time (starting with yellow), scoop mixture into a piping bag or large ziplock bag, and squeeze a layer of the Cheesecake Mousse into small dessert dishes of your choice. Repeat with orange and then white Mousse.
- Refrigerate 30 minutes (or up to 1 day) before serving. Garnish with candy corn if desired.
Notes
Nutrition
{Small wooden spoons from Garnish}
A few friends and I went a little candy corn crazy, check out these other fun candy corn treats…
Candy Corn Merigues from Confessions of a Cookbook Queen
Candy Corn Bugle Snack Mix from Cookies and Cups
Slice and Bake Candy Corn Cookies from Sweet Sugar Belle
I found this while browsing. What a darling idea! I am going to use this.
I am a new GFC fan and LOVING what you are cooking up. This looks delicious and I am going to share this with my readers. Sooo yummy! My 2 Cents
Thank you for the recipe ! made these for our thankgiving dinner last night & they were DELICIOUS !
Love this — and I would imagine they taste as good as they look!
Thank you for sharing that,It looks so pretty and so easy to make..
These Look Amazing!!=}
This is a winner recipe for me on so many levels! We're only 2 at home now, so it isn't a huge dessert. It can be made sugar-free for my diabetic Hubs, and it lets us celebrate Halloween in a fun and colorful way. Since we live in a retirement community, there are no children to trick or treat, so we miss it completely. Thank you for bringing a little fun to an elderly couple. Hugs!
(And Happy Halloween!)
adorable. I'm going to make the sugar free recipe.
My daughter just sent me your site. I collect "old" holiday items and love to entertain. These are fabulous! You have a fan for life!
I'm a candy corn nut so I must make this!!