Mickey Mousse

One of our Disney World Countdown activities was to "Make Mickey Mousse." I found this Pinterest idea on Craftin' in the Rain.

Photo courtesy of Craftin' in the Rain

She uses this yummy & simple recipe from Our Best Bites, then makes her own Mickey Ears out of milk chocolate melting chocolate.

Mickey Mousse

Mousse recipe from Our Best Bites "Chocolate Mousse Crunch Cake"

Ingredients:

1 tsp. unflavored gelatin

1 Tbsp. cold water

2 Tbsp. boiling water (just heat it in a small bowl in your microwave)

1/2 c. sugar

1/4 c. unsweetened cocoa powder

1 c. whipping cream

1 tsp. vanilla

Directions:

1. In a small bowl, combine gelatin and cold water and allow to stand for about 1 minute. While gelatin is softening, bring 2 Tbsp. water to a boil in the microwave. Whisk into the softened gelatin and allow to cool slightly.

2. In a medium mixing bowl, combine sugar, cocoa powder, whipping cream, and vanilla. Beat with an electric mixer until medium-stiff peaks form. Mix in gelatin mixture and refrigerate for 30 minutes.

Chocolate Mickey Ears 

from Craftin' in the Rain 

Ingredients:

1 package melting milk chocolate

Directions:

1. To make the Mickeys, melt chocolate wafers in the microwave at half power then spoon into a plastic bag.  Snip a tiny hole in one corner and squeeze the chocolate Mickey shapes.  To keep them consistent, I printed some images off my computer and put the wax paper over the top so I could see through.  

2. I did the 2 ear circles, the head circle, and then just zig-zaggy lines to fill them in. 

3. Wait until they're completely cooled before trying to peel them off the paper.  And always make extras in case they break!  I would love to see these on top of cup cakes too :)  Top mousse with whipped cream and a chocolate Mickey.