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    Home » Recipes » Halloween

    Jack Skellington Chocolate Bowls with Cookies 'n Cream Cheesecake Mousse

    Published: Oct 12, '16 · Modified: Jun 19, '20 · By: Beth · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    These Jack Skellington Chocolate Bowls filled with Cookies 'n Cream Cheesecake Mousse are to die for and they are perfect desserts to serve at a Halloween celebration or a Nightmare Before Christmas party.

    These Jack Skellington Chocolate Bowls filled with Cookies 'n Cream Cheesecake Mousse are to die for and they are perfect desserts to serve at a Halloween celebration or a Nightmare Before Christmas party.

    Jack Skellington Chocolate Bowls Filled with Cookies and Cream Mousse

    If you can pipe chocolate circles, ovals, and lines then you can decorate these cool looking Jack Skellington Chocolate Bowls. Jack's face couldn't be much more simplistic which makes it a perfect design to add to a sweet treat and a white chocolate bowl is the perfect shaped treat to use.

    These edible bowls are made by dipping a small balloon in white chocolate or white candy melts. In the past, I've used silicone molds to make chocolate cups, but for this project you really need a chocolate bowl that is three-quarters of a sphere instead of a half-sphere, so until a mold is created that will work, you'll have to use balloons.

    These Jack Skellington Chocolate Bowls filled with Cookies 'n Cream Cheesecake Mousse or candy are to die for and they are perfect desserts to serve at a Halloween celebration or a Nightmare Before Christmas party.

    Once you make and decorate your Jack Skellington Chocolate Bowls you can fill them with a lusciously creamy 5-ingredient Cookies 'n Cream Cheesecake Mousse or simply toss in some Halloween candy and call it a day. They look really cool either way, don't you think?

    The process of making the chocolate bowls using a balloon is fairly simple and I show you how in the video below, but if you'd like to see a more detailed step-by-step tutorial, check out my Grinch Candy Cups post.

    Use either pure white chocolate which has been melted and tempered or white candy melts that have been simply melted to make the edible bowls then decorate them using pure dark chocolate or black candy melts. You can find detailed instructions for working with chocolate and candy melts on my Chocolate Making Tips page.

    Once you get your candy bowls made, pour the dark chocolate into a zip-top bag, snip off the tip and pipe on the eyes, nostrils, and mouth.

    NOTES:

    • See my Chocolate Making Tips page for chocolate melting instructions.
    • Use Bright White Candy Melts if you want a pure white chocolate bowl. If you use white chocolate or traditional white candy melts, your bowls will have an off white or cream color to them.
    • Do not use really thin water balloons. They pop! Buy 5 inch round balloons, instead. Then just blow them up so they are the size of an orange.

    You can find items needed to make this recipe on Amazon.com (affiliate links).

    Jack Skellington Chocolate Bowls Recipe

    These Jack Skellington Chocolate Bowls filled with Cookies 'n Cream Cheesecake Mousse are to die for and they are perfect desserts to serve at a Halloween celebration or a Nightmare Before Christmas party.
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    Jack Skellington Chocolate Bowls with Cookies 'n Cream Cheesecake Mousse
    Prep Time
    45 mins
    Total Time
    45 mins
     
    Turn white chocolate balloon bowls into Jack Skellington for your Halloween celebrations or Nightmare Before Christmas parties.
    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: chocolate bowls, cookies and cream cheesecake, jack skellington
    Servings: 12
    Author: Beth Jackson Klosterboer
    Ingredients
    Chocolate Bowls
    • 24 ounces pure white chocolate melted and tempered*
    • or white candy melts melted*
    • 4 ounces pure dark chocolate melted and tempered*
    • or black candy melts melted*
    Cookies 'n Cream Cheesecake Mousse
    • 2 - 8 ounce blocks cream cheese, softened
    • ⅔ cup sugar
    • 1 cup marshmallow fluff
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste or vanilla extract
    • 16 ounces frozen whipped topping thawed
    • 18 Oreo Cookies
    *See melting instructions on Hungry Happenings' Chocolate Making Tips Page.
    Instructions
    Chocolate Bowls
    1. Dip a small balloon in white chocolate so that you cover about ¾ of the balloon.
    2. Remove balloon from the white chocolate and allow the excess to drip off.
    3. Set dipped balloon on a parchment paper lined baking sheet.
    4. Repeat dipping a total of 6 balloons.
    5. Refrigerate for about 5 minutes until the chocolate hardens.
    6. Repeat, dipping 6 more balloons.
    7. Remove balloons from fridge and immediately cut a small hole in the top of the balloon and allow the balloon to gently deflate.
    8. Pull the balloon out of the chocolate bowl and discard.
    9. Pour the black candy melts or dark chocolate into a small zip top bag.
    10. Snip off one tip from the bag.
    11. Pipe eyes, nostrils, and a mouth onto each bowl creating Jack's face.
    12. Freeze for 2-3 minutes until hardened.
    Cookies 'n Cream Cheesecake Mousse
    1. Combine cream cheese and sugar in a large mixing bowl.
    2. Using an electric mixer, beat on medium-high speed until light and fluffy.
    3. Add marshmallow fluff and vanilla bean paste or extract and beat until well combined.
    4. Pour in whipped topping and beat until creamy and smooth.
    5. Spoon into a pastry bag fitted with a large star tip.
    6. Pipe the cheesecake mousse into each chocolate bowl filling them just half way.
    7. Break up an Oreo and crumble it in each chocolate bowl.
    8. Pipe a big swirl of cheesecake mousse over the cookies in each chocolate bowl.
    9. Crush the remaining Oreo Cookies into fine crumbs.
    10. Sprinkle the crumbs over top of the mousse filled bowls.
    11. Serve.

    NOTES:

    • It's best to fill the bowl shortly before serving.
    • You can keep the mousse refrigerated for up to 4 days.
    • It's best not to refrigerate the bowls but if you need to set a cardboard box over top of the filled bowls so that the box will wick up any condensation that might form keeping the chocolate bowls from becoming wet and sticky.

    There are several different methods for making chocolate or candy cups using silicone molds, plastic cups, balloons, or muffin tins.

    Be sure to check out these other chocolate cup tutorials.

    Sprinkle Coated White Chocolate Bowls
    Grinch Candy Cups  • Peppermint Bark Balloon Bowls
    Santa Suit Chocolate Cups

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    If you recreate these Jack Skellington Chocolate Bowls filled with
    Cookies 'n Cream Cheesecake Mousse
    be sure to link to this tutorial and send a picture to beth@hungryhappenings.com,
    so I can share it in my Readers' Gallery.

    Click on this link to find more of my great Halloween recipes!

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    Hi, I'm Beth Jackson Klosterboer, a professional chocolatier & baker, cookbook author, and event planner. I love sharing recipes for happy occasions here on Hungry Happenings. I also create easy fudge recipes to share at HowToMakeEasyFudge.com, rice krispie treat recipes at HowToMakeCerealTreats.com, and easy cookie recipes at HowToMakeEasyCookies.com
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    1. Clare Shalala

      October 19, 2018 at 10:37 pm

      Thanks ,saw these , i volunteer at the soup kitchen by making lunch , thought these would be great for dessert on Halloween

      Reply
      • Beth

        October 20, 2018 at 2:50 am

        I hope everyone enjoys their special Halloween desserts! Have fun making them.

        Reply
    2. Elly Rivera

      October 03, 2017 at 2:20 am

      Por favor como consigo pelusa de marhsmelowws y pasta de vainilla o es lo mismo que esencia de vainilla. Gracias por la respuesta

      Reply
      • Beth

        October 03, 2017 at 10:14 am

        Marshmallow fluff is soft marshmallow cream. You can buy it in tubs at the grocery store or make homemade. Vanilla Bean Paste is a thick version of vanilla extract that has flecks of vanilla bean in it. I love use it because it has such a wonderful flavor but vanilla extract will work just as well.

        Reply
    3. Barbara

      September 21, 2017 at 11:50 am

      Can you make the bowls orange to make pumpkins

      Reply
      • Beth

        September 23, 2017 at 7:37 am

        Yes you can. That works out great!

        Reply
    4. Krissy

      September 09, 2017 at 10:21 am

      Can I make the bowls ahead of time and freeze them and if so should I decorate the face after I pull them from the freezer?

      Reply
      • Beth

        September 10, 2017 at 10:34 am

        You can make them ahead of time and just keep them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 weeks. If you freeze them for too long they will crack and will get sticky from condensation.

        Reply
    5. Hanna

      October 27, 2016 at 11:14 pm

      Hi. I am attempting to make these bowls and my balloons are sticking to the chocolate. When I peel the balloon off it leaves a color layer from the balloon on the bowl. I feel that's not safe to eat. Am I doing something wrong?

      Thanks in advance.

      Reply
      • Beth

        October 28, 2016 at 6:38 pm

        You may be having trouble removing the balloons for a few reasons.

        If your chocolate has not hardened enough the balloon can stick. Make sure the candy feels hard and looks somewhat shiny before removing the balloons. I find it best to remove the balloons as soon as the bowls come out of the freezer. Sometimes you really have to pull them out of the cups. On occasion you may even have to pick pieces off the bowl. If you can't get it all out, you need to throw that bowl away.
        If you let your chocolate bowls sit in the freezer for too long and they become sticky and wet then the balloons can stick.There is nothing to you can do once this happens. If you get distracted while working, set an alarm to alert you so you can get the balloons out of the freezer.
        If the balloons are old they lose some of their elasticity and they will stick. I try to buy new packages of balloons each time I'm making edible bowls.

        I hope that helps.

        Reply
    6. Maggie

      October 25, 2016 at 11:41 pm

      How far in advance can I make the bowls? Super cute idea!!

      Reply
      • Beth

        October 26, 2016 at 9:34 pm

        You can make the bowls up to a few weeks in advance. Thanks!

        Reply
      • Katherine

        September 04, 2017 at 5:30 pm

        Best to make them as close to serving time as possible because condensation in the fridge will make them sticky

        Reply
        • Beth

          September 05, 2017 at 12:31 pm

          Yes, I like to fill them just before serving so that I don't have to refrigerate the chocolate bowls. If you do make them ahead of time, cover them with a cardboard box. The box will wick up the condensation.

          Reply
    7. Nicole

      October 15, 2016 at 5:49 pm

      My balloons are popping =\

      Reply
      • Beth

        October 16, 2016 at 11:08 am

        Are you using water balloons? If so, they are too thin. You need to use 5 inch balloons that are much thicker than a water balloon. If the balloon looks a bit transparent before it's blown up, it's too thin. The balloons should look opaque. I had the same trouble with popping when I used water balloons. You might also need to let your candy coating cool a bit. If it's too hot it can pop even a thick balloon.

        Reply
        • Kari

          October 20, 2016 at 2:39 pm

          Our balloons popped, too. We used 5" balloons from the party store. 🙁

          Reply
          • Beth

            October 20, 2016 at 4:44 pm

            I would think those would work but they may be too thin. Are the balloons opaque before you blow them up or can you see through them? They need to be thick.

            Did you try letting the candy melts cool? They may be too hot.

            Reply
            • Kari Myers

              October 22, 2016 at 1:37 pm

              We let the candy melts cool more, and it worked. Thanks for sharing, the kids are loving this!

              Reply
              • Beth

                October 24, 2016 at 6:09 pm

                I'm so happy to hear that you got them to work!

                Reply
    8. The partiologist

      October 13, 2016 at 9:48 pm

      Those bowls are soooo cool, what a fantastic idea!

      Reply
      • Beth

        October 14, 2016 at 9:47 am

        Thanks, Kim!

        Reply
    9. Pamela Grove

      October 13, 2016 at 1:30 pm

      My 28 year old niece has been into basically anything that is Tim Burton, especially The Nightmare Before Christmas ever since she was a young teen so I forwarded the email on these when I received it the yesterday. I just received one back saying these are "so cool". I think she might be hinting that I make her some. I've made bowls using chocolate before so that's not a problem. I'm glad you mentioned about needing to have the chocolate be dipped higher than usual for these, I might not have thought of that. However, I'm still not 100% sure about decorating his face. I've looked and looked but I don't see any specific directions for it. I notice you mention about being able to pipe it, but did you pipe directly on the bowl (for sure I will hold it too hard and break some if I do that) or did you pipe the individual components of the face and attack it to the bowl with additional chocolate? Just how did you get the face on the bowl? thanks

      Reply
      • Beth

        October 13, 2016 at 1:35 pm

        Hi Pamela,

        I'm happy to hear your niece thinks the bowl are cool! If you make them for her, I hope she loves them.

        Sorry, I accidentally forgot to add those instructions above. As far as getting the face onto to the bowls, yes, you pipe the eyes, nostrils, and mouth onto the bowl using black candy melts or dark chocolate. Pour the chocolate into a zip top bag, snip the tip, and pipe directly onto the bowl. Be sure to hold the bowls gently so they don't break. I decorated all my bowls without a single crack. Good luck and have fun!

        Reply
        • Danie Abbotoy

          August 29, 2017 at 11:29 pm

          I think you could decorate them before removing the balloon, to make it easier...

          Reply
          • Beth

            August 30, 2017 at 1:26 pm

            That's a great suggestion. Thanks!

            Reply
    10. Teresa

      October 12, 2016 at 10:50 pm

      I have a question about candy melts? do they have a shelf life? someone gave me some candy melts. the only thing she couldn't say was how old they were. some of the packages were never opened and some had been opened. I'd like to be able to use them but I'm just not if I should. any help that you could give me I would appreciate it.

      Reply
      • Beth

        October 13, 2016 at 1:44 pm

        Hi Teresa,

        Candy Melts will stay fresh and taste good for at least 6 months and possibly up to a year. I've noticed that as they age they lose their flavor. So, open a package and taste a wafer. If it still tastes good then go ahead and use them. Once you melt them you may find that they are rather thick. That can happen with age or improper storage. You can thin them out using Wilton EZ Thin or paramount crystals (aff links). Find more detailed information on my Chocolate Making Tips page.

        Reply

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