Mickey Mouse cupcakes

Name: Mickey Mouse cupcakes - Adela B.
Ingredients: Base: 5 eggs; 7 tablespoons sugar; 2 tablespoons oil; 1 cup ground walnuts; 2 tablespoons cocoa (more can be added); 5 tablespoons flour; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 2 tablespoons cherry jam. Cream: 300 g sweet cheese; 300 ml whipped cream; 250 g strawberries; 4 tablespoons sugar; 1 teaspoon gelatin. Decoration: 80 g dark chocolate.

Dessert - Mickey Mouse cupcakes by Adela B. - Recipia

Mickey Mouse cupcakes are brownies with sweet cream cheese, whipped cream, and strawberries, decorated with chocolate ears and eyes. The base contains nuts, cocoa, and a bit of cherry jam, while the strawberry cream adds a fresh taste and light texture. The decoration requires some attention, especially when detaching the chocolate elements, but the result is suitable for children and festive tables. Quick Info Total time: not specified in the original recipe Preparation time: not specified Baking time: 25-30 minutes Servings: number not specified; depends on the size of the tray and how full the cupcake molds are Difficulty: medium Recipe type: festive cupcakes, suitable for parties and meals with children Ingredients For the base 5 eggs 7 tablespoons sugar 2 tablespoons oil 1 cup ground nuts 2 tablespoons cocoa 5 tablespoons flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 2 tablespoons cherry jam For the cream 300 g sweet cottage cheese 300 ml whipped cream 250 g strawberries 4 tablespoons sugar 1 teaspoon gelatin For decoration 80 g dark chocolate Optionally, for glazing the cupcakes, leftover chocolate sauce from other desserts can be used. In the original recipe, such a sauce was used before adding the cream, but the amount is not mentioned. Preparation method 1. Prepare the base mixture Separate the eggs. Put the yolks in a bowl and add the sugar and oil. Mix until the mixture lightens in color and the sugar begins to dissolve. Separately, mix the flour with cocoa powder and baking powder. Add this mixture to the yolks, then add the ground nuts and cherry jam. Incorporate the ingredients until you get a homogeneous mixture. 2. Add the egg whites Beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form. Add them at the end to the yolk mixture and gently fold in with a spatula, from the bottom up. Do not mix vigorously, so the egg whites do not lose too much air. 3. Bake the cupcakes Prepare the cupcake tray and place paper liners in the molds. Pour the mixture into the molds, without filling them to the brim. Bake the cupcakes for 25-30 minutes. The exact time may vary depending on the oven and the size of the molds. After baking, let them cool before adding the cream. If using leftover chocolate sauce from other desserts, glaze each cupcake after it has cooled and before decorating with cream. 4. Prepare the gelatin and strawberry puree Hydrate the gelatin in very little water. Blend the strawberries with an immersion blender until you get a puree. Put the strawberry puree in a bowl, add the sugar, and heat it just enough to dissolve the sugar. There is no need to boil it. Remove the pot from the heat and add the hydrated gelatin. Stir until it dissolves. 5. Prepare the cream Mix the sweet cottage cheese with one tablespoon of powdered sugar, then combine it with the whipped cream. Pour the prepared strawberry puree over the cream cheese and whipped cream mixture. Mix well until the cream has a uniform color and all ingredients are incorporated. 6. Decorate the cupcakes Put the cream in a piping bag and pipe it over the cooled cupcakes. The shape of the decoration can be simple, as chocolate eyes and ears will be added on top. For decoration, melt the dark chocolate and transfer it to a bag. Cut a small piece from one corner and draw the ears and eyes of the mice on baking paper. Place the baking paper in the refrigerator for 10 minutes. After the chocolate has hardened, carefully detach the eyes and ears. Place them on the cream, and cut small pieces from strawberries to form the mouths of the mice. Why I make this recipe often It is a suitable recipe when you want to prepare a decorated dessert without making a whole cake. The brownie base pairs well with the cream cheese, whipped cream, and strawberries, and the decoration can be prepared separately and added at the end. Additionally, leftover chocolate sauce from other desserts can be used here if you already have it on hand. Tips Let the cupcakes cool before adding the cream. If they are warm, the cream may melt and lose its shape. The egg whites should be gently folded in, with movements from bottom to top. This step helps keep the base airy. When heating the strawberry puree, heat it just enough to dissolve the sugar. The gelatin is added after the pot is removed from the heat. For ears and eyes, draw the shapes on the ungreased side of the baking paper. Make the ears thick enough so they do not break when detached. The chocolate elements should be carefully detached after they have set well in the refrigerator. If they are very thin, they can break easily. Substitutions The sweet cottage cheese and whipped cream are part of the original cream and have not been substituted in the recipe. Dark chocolate is used for decoration, and ground nuts and cherry jam are used in the base. If chocolate sauce is unavailable, it can be omitted, as it is mentioned as an optional addition for the cupcakes in the original recipe, not as a mandatory base for the batter. Variations The amount of cocoa can be increased, as the original recipe mentions that more would have worked well too. However, no exact additional amount is indicated, so the modification depends on preference. You can make all the chocolate decorations before you start decorating the cupcakes. This way, after the cream is piped, you only have to attach the ears, eyes, and pieces of strawberries. Serving ideas Mickey Mouse cupcakes are served cold, after the cream has set and the chocolate decoration has hardened. They are suitable for a children's table, for a birthday, or for a buffet with individual desserts. Frequently asked questions Can I prepare the base a day in advance? Yes, the base can be baked ahead of decoration and left to cool. The cream and decoration are added later, so the cupcakes look fresh. Is it mandatory to use chocolate sauce? No. The chocolate sauce was used because it was leftover from other desserts. It is added before the cream and can be omitted. When is the gelatin added to the strawberry cream? The gelatin is hydrated separately, and the strawberry puree is heated with sugar. After the sugar has dissolved, the pot is removed from the heat and the hydrated gelatin is added. Why do the chocolate ears and eyes detach slowly? The chocolate must be allowed to set sufficiently in the refrigerator. Also, very thin shapes break more easily. Detach them slowly, without pulling abruptly on the baking paper or decoration. Nutritional values The values are estimated, as the final number of cupcakes, the fat percentage of the cheese and whipped cream, or the amount of chocolate sauce used are not specified. For the entire recipe, without the optional chocolate sauce, approximately 4,000-4,500 kcal, 400-450 g carbohydrates, 230-280 g fats, and 80-100 g proteins can be estimated. If approximately 12 cupcakes result, one piece would have around 330-375 kcal. Values may vary greatly depending on the amount of nuts, type of whipped cream, cheese used, and thickness of the decoration layer. Storage and reheating The decorated cupcakes should be stored in the refrigerator, as they contain cream with sweet cheese, whipped cream, and strawberries. It is preferable to consume them as soon as possible after preparation. Reheating is not recommended, as the cream and chocolate decoration may change texture. Tags: cupcakes, muffins, strawberry dessert, kids cupcakes, Mickey Mouse cupcakes

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