Description
Seasonal candy corn fruit cup blends Halloween nostalgia with fresh seasonal produce. Colorful layers of tropical fruits, creamy yogurt, and festive candy corn create a playful dessert celebrating autumn’s sweet spirit.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can pineapple tidbits, drained (15 oz / 425 g)
- 1 can mandarin oranges, drained (11 oz / 312 g)
- Whipped cream, homemade or store-bought (to taste)
Instructions
- Layering Base: Distribute mandarin oranges evenly across the bottom of serving glasses, creating a warm, golden foundation that mirrors candy corn’s iconic color.
- Fruit Filling: Gently cascade pineapple tidbits over the mandarin oranges, establishing a smooth, bright middle layer that complements the citrusy base.
- Creamy Topping: Generously dollop whipped cream atop the fruit layers, sculpting a pristine white peak that echoes the classic candy corn silhouette and provides a luxurious, airy finish.
- Serving Presentation: Chill the fruit cups momentarily to set the layers, then serve immediately to preserve the vibrant colors and textural contrast of this whimsical dessert.
Notes
- Maximize Color Contrast: Choose bright, saturated mandarin oranges and golden pineapple chunks to create a striking visual resemblance to traditional candy corn.
- Layer with Precision: Use clear glasses to showcase distinct fruit layers, ensuring each tier is evenly spread for a clean, professional presentation.
- Whip Cream Technique: Stabilize whipped cream by chilling the bowl and beaters beforehand, creating a sturdy, peaks-holding topping that maintains its shape.
- Serve Immediately: Prepare just before serving to prevent fruit from releasing excess liquid and maintain the crisp, fresh texture of each ingredient.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: None
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 24 g
- Sodium: 35 mg
- Fat: 1 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 31 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg