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The Easiest Milky Way Midnight Mousse-Moose Story

Published: Nov 1, 2015 ยท Modified: Jun 24, 2024 by Lisa Keys ยท This post may contain affiliate links ยท 15 Comments

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Last Updated on June 24, 2024 by Lisa Keys

Milky way midnight mousse is the easiest dessert ever chocolate mousse in martini glass topped with raspberries and chopped candy.

Milky way midnight mousse.

Last week I felt bad for not leaving you with a recipe, so this week I am giving you one of my post Halloween favorites. Milky way midnight mousse is a real treat because it only contains three ingredients. Actually, only two if you donโ€™t count the garnish. And it comes along with one of my all time favorite William stories.

I used to steal all their peanut butter cups.

Back in 1993 when William was a mere 5 years old we were dining out in a fine Middlebury restaurant right there on the main drag. When it was time for dessert the waitress offered up what was on the menu. After describing a most decadent chocolate mousse William looked up at her and in his most serious voice announced, โ€œI am not eating any mooseโ€. It was a good laugh.

Chill that bowl and beaters whipping mousse and candy wrappers.
chill that bowl and beaters

Here is a recipe inspired by that story. Itโ€™s perfect for using up extra Halloween candy. The caramel and vanilla nougat in the candy give the mousse some extra rich flavor. In 1995 Caitlin won her first recipe contest with a version of this recipe using regular milky ways. So either flavor works I just happen to prefer dark. How about you?

Milky way midnight mousse is the easiest dessert ever chocolate mousse in martini glass topped with raspberries and chopped candy.

Milky Way Midnight Mousse

Lisa Keys
Easy dreamy way to use up Halloween candy.
5 from 3 votes
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Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 1 minute min
Total Time 11 minutes mins
Course Dessert
Cuisine French
Servings 4
Calories 380 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 22 Milky Way Midnight Minis, unwrapped
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • Fresh raspberries

Instructions
 

  • Chill a mixing bowl and beaters.
  • Reserve 2 minis; chop and reserve for garnish. Place remaining candy in a microwave safe bowl. Heat on HIGH for 30 seconds; stir candy. If it is not fully melted microwave 10 more seconds and stir. Repeat heating for 10 seconds until candy is thoroughly melted.
  • Beat cream in chilled bowl with chilled beaters until soft peaks.
  • Reserve ยฝ cup of whipped cream for garnish; chill in refrigerator.
  • Stir another ยฝ cup of whipped cream into melted candy to lighten it up. Pour mixture back into bowl of whipped cream and continue beating until stiff peaks.
  • Divide mousse into serving bowls or goblets; chill.
  • Just before serving top with reserved whipped cream, chopped candy and raspberries.

Nutrition

Calories: 380kcalCarbohydrates: 29gProtein: 3gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 18gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 71mgSodium: 81mgPotassium: 105mgFiber: 0.4gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 918IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 84mgIron: 0.3mg
Keyword 3 ingredients, candy, chocolate, milky way, mousse
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  1. Daryl

    November 01, 2015 at 7:09 am

    You really are a genius in the kitchen and it seems the Apple does not fall far from the tree!

    Reply
    • Lisa

      November 01, 2015 at 7:17 am

      You is Kind!

      Reply
  2. Russ

    November 01, 2015 at 7:45 am

    Oh my that looks good!
    The next time our Susan visits,I will " happen to have"21 dark Milky Ways,some heavy cream,raspberries,and a chilled bowl and beaters.

    Reply
    • Lisa

      November 01, 2015 at 7:58 am

      YES!!! I think you will enjoy it <3

      Reply
  3. [email protected]

    November 01, 2015 at 7:45 am

    5 stars
    I've got to try this! Sounds delicious and two ingredients ...perfect. See you in a couple days!!!

    Reply
    • Lisa

      November 01, 2015 at 7:57 am

      simplest recipe ever!! Sooooo looking forward to our visit and cheering you on!

      Reply
  4. Lou Matino

    November 01, 2015 at 8:19 am

    Sounds easy and delicious!

    Reply
    • Lisa

      November 01, 2015 at 10:41 am

      your kids will love it if willing to give up the good stuff

      Reply
  5. cookinformyboys

    November 01, 2015 at 8:38 am

    Genius!

    Reply
    • Lisa

      November 01, 2015 at 10:41 am

      awe-thanks!.....why are you not coming to WFC?

      Reply
  6. Krista

    November 01, 2015 at 1:08 pm

    Today I'm cooking all things pumpkin (sounds healthy at least) in an effort to counteract all the sweets that filled the teachers room this week, but I did pick up some minis at the market this morning. I'm going to make the mousse for my Thanksgiving dessert bar. Cute story, yummy recipe. I wish you great success at your competition.

    Reply
    • Lisa

      November 01, 2015 at 1:18 pm

      wish I could sample all your pumpkin dishes AND your holiday dessert bar!!

      Can't have a better gathering than my competitive food friends--if I win anything it is simply the icing on an already wonderful cake

      Reply
  7. Carol

    November 01, 2015 at 4:13 pm

    5 stars
    Love that "moose" story!
    Milky Way Dark is one of my favorite candy (next to Mounds) so I'll definitely be making this. Love how easy it is too!

    Reply
  8. Beth R.

    November 01, 2015 at 5:28 pm

    5 stars
    I would never have thought of this in a million years. So creative....and so easy! Can't wait to try it.

    Reply
    • Lisa

      November 14, 2015 at 8:31 am

      nice compliment from my favorite and most creative million dollar winner friend

      Reply

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