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Unicorns and rainbows is killer combination, especially for a unicorn party! These fun rainbow unicorn dessert cups feature blue mousse, marshmallows, whipped cream and sprinkles. The star of this dessert are the chocolate rainbow unicorn horns! I'll show you how to make them for a fun unicorn party dessert.

Rainbow Unicorn Dessert Cups

Rainbow Unicorn Dessert Cups are a fun birthday party dessert or special sweet treat! Step-by-step instructions are included to make this fluffy jello mousse topped with whipped cream and chocolate rainbow unicorn horns!

Course Dessert
Keyword birthday party, cream cheese dessert, jello, jello cup, jello magic mousse, kids party, party snacks, party treats, rainbow desserts, rainbow party, unicorn dessert, unicorn party, unicorn party ideas, unicorn party treats
Prep Time 2 hours
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 10 minutes
Servings 8
Author Emilie from FindingZest.com

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup bright white candy melts
  • 4 to 10 candy melts in red orange, yellow, green, royal blue and lavender
  • canola oil or shortening
  • 1 cup boiling water
  • 1 pkg. 6 oz. JELL-O berry blue gelatin
  • 1 pkg. 8 oz. cream cheese, softened
  • 1 tsp. vanilla
  • 2 cups thawed COOL WHIP whipped topping
  • 2 2/3 cups mini marshmallows
  • whipped cream or whipped topping
  • sprinkles

Instructions

  1. Melt candy melts and 1/2 teaspoon oil one at a time to create a rainbow ROYGBIV. (Indigo can be created with equal parts royal blue and lavender.) Heat just until melted and stir well.
  2. Start with lavender at the tip of the horn and work your way down.
  3. Paint each color one at a time using food safe brushes and chocolate unicorn mold.
  4. Once dry, fill in unicorn horn mold with bright white candy melts.
  5. Gently tap mold to even out chocolate and remove any air bubbles.
  6. Scrap off excess chocolate with icing spatula or other straight edge.
  7. Refrigerate 15 minutes or until fully set.
  8. Turn over mold onto cutting board and gently pop out chocolate horns. Store in airtight container until needed
  9. To make dessert cups, stir boiling water into gelatin in small bowl until completely dissolved. (Approximately two minutes.)
  10. In large bowl, beat softened cream cheese and vanilla with electric mixer until fully combined.
  11. Slowly add gelatin, beating until fully blended.
  12. Fold in whipped topping. .
  13. Spoon evenly into 8 clear 9 oz disposable cups or parfait dishes.
  14. Refrigerate 1 hour or until firm.
  15. Immediately before serving, top each cup with 1/3 cup mini marshmallows, whipped cream or cool whip and insert unicorn horn.
  16. Add sprinkles.