Description
Candy Corn Dessert Cups combine creamy plant-based cream with vibrant, naturally colored layers reminiscent of classic candy corn. Easy to assemble and perfect for festive occasions, these layered dessert cups offer a smooth texture and natural sweetness, sure to delight everyone.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup plant-based cream
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar (natural)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (natural)
- 1 tablespoon natural corn syrup (or maple syrup/agave syrup as alternative)
- Natural gelling agent (such as pectin or agar), amount as needed
- Natural orange coloring, a few drops
- Natural yellow coloring, a few drops
Instructions
- Prepare the Cream Layers: Begin by whipping the plant-based cream with powdered sugar (natural) and vanilla extract (natural) until it reaches soft peaks, giving your dessert that luscious, velvety base.
- Color and Sweeten Each Layer: Divide the whipped cream into three equal parts. Add natural yellow coloring (natural) and corn syrup (natural) to one portion, natural orange coloring (natural) and corn syrup (natural) to the second portion, and leave the third portion white.
- Add Natural Gelling Agent: Gently mix the natural gelling agent into each colored cream portion to help maintain the layers’ structure when chilled.
- Assemble Your Dessert Cups: In clear cups or glasses, carefully spoon each colored layer in the order of yellow on the bottom, orange in the middle, and white on top, ensuring distinct, vibrant layers.
- Chill the Cups: Place the assembled cups in the refrigerator for at least 3 hours to set, allowing the layers to firm up while flavors meld beautifully.
Notes
- Use chilled equipment for whipping plant-based cream to achieve fluffy layers.
- Layer carefully with a spoon or piping bag to create clean and defined layers.
- Adjust natural gelling agent quantity for desired firmness of dessert cups.
- Choose transparent containers to showcase vibrant layers.
- Taste each cream mixture before setting to balance sweetness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 dessert cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Candy Corn Dessert Cups, plant-based dessert, layered dessert, natural sweeteners, festive dessert, gluten free dessert
