Post #474606 by meega on Tue, Aug 4, 2009 6:37 PM

I also lean towards the Sandra Lee approach to things. After gathering some recipes, the first thing I wanted to do was simplify it a little.

The idea of this recipe rings of 50s/60s backyard Luau fare right out of an old Jell-O Cookbook.

The first thing I tought of was "on the half-shell". It seems like a lot of couples Share one desert, why not make it one or two bite sized?
BTW: A sugar cone recipe would work good for a shell. If you look at the rear shot of the desert you can see a flat area on the shell where it was likely formed over an inverted bowl. If it's served as finger food you wouldn't want the cookie to breakup to easily, or your guests may end up with mousse filled hands.

I also didn't recall ever having tasted passion fruit, so over the weekend I checked out a few local groceries, but all I came up with was a carton of Ceres passion fruit juice. Maybe it's just me but I would label this stuff I-Can't-Believe-It's-Not-Pineapple-Juice. Plenty of room to improvise here..........Mango is a good choice, Pineapple a good substitute.

Then there's Instant Chocolate Mousse Mixes too.