food IS a theme park
Halloween time has been underway for quite some time over at Disney World, but we’re still trying out new offerings for the season.
Mickey Pumpkin
A highly-awaited Halloween sipper, new treats, a Pluto Halloween scavenger hunt — the Halloween season has had many later arrivals. And it’s time for us to bite into another one of the new treats to arrive at the resort. So, let’s head over to Disney’s Hollywood Studios to taste a new pumpkin dessert!
Hello from Disney’s Hollywood Studios!
Time to Visit Hollywood Studios
It may only be August, but Hollywood Studios is celebrating Halloween in a big way with tons of snacks and a specialty dining experience. We’ve also spotted some new merchandise items here recently, some of which are made especially for Marvel fans. Ready to see what’s new at Disney’s Hollywood Studios? We’re breaking it all down for you here!
Who’s ready for some Halloween treats?!
The Trolly Car Cafe
We’ve seen the festive decorations and checked out the merchandise, but now we’re ready to try ALL the Halloween snacks available at Disney World this fall season. And there’s a new dessert at Disney’s Hollywood Studios that’s calling our name!
Halloween is almost here! And there’s a fall treat in Disney World that just got a spooky upgrade.
Pumpkin Mousse
You might remember the Pumpkin Mousse that we tried at Disney’s Riviera Resort earlier this season and LOVED! Well, that treat had its last day on October 28th, only to come back in a whole new SPOOKY form.
We’ve been making the most of spooky season by treating ourselves to ALL of the Halloween snacks around Disney World!
Minnie Mouse Witch Cupcake
But, which treat is the very best of the best? You can vote for your favorite in our new spooky food-themed bracket on our Instagram. Here are the results from the end of the second round of the DFB Halloween Treats Bracket!
If you’ve been following along with all the fall fun here on the DFB, then you’ve seen that Disney World is really delivering on some autumn and Halloween treats that are not only tasty, but also totally Instagram-ready.
Black Flame Candle Cake from Amorette’s Patisserie at Disney Springs
And yet, we’re STILL finding lovely little surprises as even more festive treats continue to hit the scene. And that’s certainly true of the newly arrived Pumpkin Mousse at Disney’s Riviera Resort, which is like a little work of art AND a dessert all in one! [Read more…]
We occasionally hear chatter from readers who think Walt Disney World kicks off the Halloween season too early. After all, the first Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party was on August 17 — 2.5 months before the actual holiday and, really, still in the throes of a sweltering summer in central Florida (not unlike today). But one thing you’ve gotta give the Disney Parks props for is providing plenty of seasonal snacks to keep us interested. 😉
Enter this Halloween Cupcake, spotted all over Animal Kingdom!
Halloween Cupcake
When it comes to holiday dessert, the more pies the better we say!
Of course, as much as we love pie, it’s always fun to bring a new dessert to the table – especially at the holidays! And today we have the perfect holiday dessert to share with you.
This Pumpkin Mousse Trifle with Cranberries and Apricot Orange Sauce was featured at the Epcot Food and Wine Festival a few years ago, and we really enjoyed it.
Pumpkin Mousse with Ocean Spray Craisins and Orange Sauce
The recipe has a few steps, but it’s worth a little extra time in the kitchen!
Serves 6 to 8
Struesel
1/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons old-fashioned oats
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons flour
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup granulated sugar
5 tablespoons butter, melted
Apricot-Orange Sauce
1/2 cup apricot jam
1/4 cup orange juice
Pumpkin Mousse
1 egg yolk or 1/4 cup pasteurized egg yolks
3/4 cup canned pumpkin pie filling
3/4 cup white chocolate chips
1 cup heavy cream
Other ingredients:
Store-bought spice cake mix, prepared per package directions and cooled.
1/2 cup Ocean Spray Craisins
Instructions
For Streusel:
1. Preheat oven to 325°F. Line a sheet pan with foil and set aside.
2. Combine oats, flour, brown sugar, and sugar in a medium bowl. Add melted butter and stir until mixture is crumbly.
3. Pour onto prepared sheet pan and bake 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown.
4. Set aside to cool. Crumble into small pieces.
For Orange Sauce:
Combine apricot jam and orange juice in a medium bowl. Whisk together until smooth.
For Pumpkin Mousse:
1. Whisk egg yolk into pumpkin pie filling. Melt white chocolate chips in microwave or using a double boiler. Whisk melted chocolate chips into the pumpkin mixture.
2. Whip heavy cream to medium peaks. Gently fold whipped cream into pumpkin mixture.
To serve:
1. Cut spice cake into cubes. Place a dollop of mousse at the bottom of a serving dish. Top with cranberries and a drizzle of sauce.
2. Place a few cubes of cake over the mousse. Top with another layer of mousse, cranberries and sauce, then top with streusel.
This sounds like a great addition to your holiday meal! Will you be making this pumpkin mousse this holiday season? Leave us a comment and let us know what you think!
Halloween time has arrived at the Disneyland Resort, and the treats (especially the pumpkin ones) are calling my name!
Familiar Pumpkin Faces at Halloween Time!
I found a handful of fun items that I felt needed to be shared immediately so that your Halloween snacking could be planned accordingly.
Please note that we will be posting some in depth reviews of some of these treats, but for now, here’s a mini sampling…
Let’s not save the best for last.
These gems can be found in Disneyland at the Royal Street Veranda. They have REAL pumpkin chunks in them and are fried to perfection. They come with a creamy custard dipping sauce.
Pumpkin Fritters from Royal Street Veranda
The Royal Street Veranda also features a Pumpkin Latte
The Pumpkin Latte is flavorful but not at all artificial tasting.
Pumpkin Latte
A perfect treat to keep you warm, if it ever cools down here in Southern California!
AND Spooky Kooky Gingerbread Cookies
Soft, chewy and ginger-bready, with a Halloween twist!
Spooky Kooky Gingerbread Cookie
These can also be purchased at the Mint Julep Bar.
Trolley Treats at Disney California Adventure had these adorable grim grinning Mickey Ghost Marshmallow Cones in their window.
Mickey Ghost Marshmallow Cones
You can see AJ’s review of the [Read more…]
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