Valentine’s Day is coming up – the one day of the year when you’re encouraged to eat pink food! And’s what’s more fun when you’re celebrating the day of love that making something pink and pretty and sweet for your love. Like these Raspberry Pie Mousse Cups.
This recipe is inspired by my friend Sarah’s Raspberry Ribbon dessert – a vintage classic passed on by her mom. Recipes like this from back in the day came from the side of a box somewhere and had all kinds of shortcut ingredients, like Jell-O. Why mess with a good thing? If it was good enough for Sarah’s mom, it’s good enough for me!
You can find many versions of Jell-O mousse recipes online. I like this one because it has the tang of added raspberries, and a touch of “pie” with the added graham crust. And what on earth sounds better than pie in a cup?
For this recipe, you can combine the ingredients for the mousse, pour it into the cups, and then let it set up in the fridge and you’re done. But I like a fluffier texture, so I let it set right in the mixing bowl, and then whip it up before I add it to the cups. Either way, it’s delicious!
And now for more Valentine fun! I’m joining some of my Canadian blogger friends for an amazing roundup of Valentine themed projects. We have 25 projects for you to enjoy – just visit the blogs below or follow along on Instagram using the #CBValentinesDay hashtag! These projects are so much fun – I’ll be stealing borrowing a few myself!
Raspberry Pie Mousse Cups
serves 6
Ingredients
Mousse:
1 small package raspberry Jello
1 ¼ cups boiling water
10 oz frozen raspberries
1 cup sugar
3 oz cream cheese
1 tsp vanilla
⅛ tsp salt
2 cups whipping cream
Crust:
1 ¼ cups graham crumbs
¼ cup butter, melted
1. Whip cream with ¾ cup of sugar. Whip cream cheese until soft. Fold cream into cheese, starting with about ½ cup and then adding remainder .
2. Combine Jello, boiling water, and ¼ cup sugar and mix well. Add frozen raspberries and allow to set for a bit. Fold in 1 cup of whipped cream mixture. Refrigerate until set.
3. Remove mousse from fridge and whip until fluffy. Fold in remaining whipped cream.
4. Mix graham crumbs and butter, and layer in the bottom of your serving cups.
5. Top with raspberry mousse.
Tips: To save time and keep things even simpler, you can fold the whipped cream mixture into the raspberry Jello all at once, pour over your graham crust, and refrigerate to set.
Monday
Heart Shaped Pizzas for Valentine’s Day by Jo-Anna of A Pretty Life
Blood Orange Limoncello Cocktail for Valentine’s Day by Tara of Suburble
Ombre Cake Makeover from a Grocery Store Cake by Colleen of Lemon Thistle
Valentine’s Popcorn by Janella of Ma Belle Vie
“Warm Heart” Hand Warmers by Sarah of Flourish & Knot
Tuesday
Valentine’s Day Embroidery Projects by Heather of Home to Heather
Valentine’s Candy Inspired Table Setting by Andrea of Personally Andrea
Valentine Heart Strawberry Pop Tarts by Jen of Kitchen Counter Chronicles
Valentine’s Day Date Night In Gift Basket Idea by Christina of The DIY Mommy
Valentine’s Day Chocolate Chunk Skillet Cookies by Shauna of Satori Design for Living
Wednesday
Felt Valentine’s Day Cards by Alex of Northstory
Lovey Dovey Vegan Chocolate Bark by Joann of Woman in Real Life
Valentine’s Day Wall Hanging by Thalita of The Learner Observer
DIY Valentine String Art by Tash of The Dreamhouse Project
Fluffy Valentine Sugar Cookies by Kendra of Joy In Our Home
Thursday
Easy DIY Valentine’s Wreath by Laurie of VinYet ETC
Raspberry Pie Mousse Cups by Daniela of Lifeovereasy
Valentine’s Day Breakfast by Dannyelle of Life is a Party
Valentine’s Mantel by Jen of Rambling Renovators
Boyfriend Bouquet | Floating Heart Terrarium by Cynthia of Cynthia Zamaria
Friday
Embroidery Hoop Valentine Art by Christine of The DIY Dreamer
“You & Me” Wood Sign by Lindi of Love Create Celebrate
Chocolate and Coconut Coated Heart Mini-Cakes by Jane and Sonja of Sustain My Craft Habit
DIY String Heart Wall Hanging by Melissa of The Sweet Escape
Heart Shaped Marshmallows for Valentine’s Day by Christine of Amidst the Chaos
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These look so delicious!! I’m totally stealing this for our Superbowl party this weekend!
Um, ya, send some over please! Anything with mousse and pie is a win in my books. Pretty too!
Looks soooooo good! Can I have some please?
Pinned! Because I want to make it, and it looks amazing, and I’m drooling over here… lol.
These look beautiful, and perfect for Valentine’s Day. Love a good no-fail, tried and true recipe. Thanks for sharing.
Holy flashbacks to my childhood! I haven’t had mousse in years and you just reminded me that I should. LOL
Jello recipes just bring me back to childhood. Love pie in a cup!
I would feel really special if someone served these to me! They look so fancy but sound easy to make, a perfect combination.