Halloween Themed Kabocha Squash Mont Blanc Cupcakes

Name: Halloween Themed Kabocha Squash Mont Blanc Cupcakes
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1/8 Kabocha squash; 1/2 packages Heavy cream; 2 1/2 tbsp Sugar; 1 Cupcakes, Spongecake, Castella (store-bought is ok); 1 Powdered sugar

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I heard of a simple sweets recipe using kabocha from a friend, so I made this while fussing over the appearance and flavor. It was popular at my work!!

I used only 1/4 of a kabocha squash in the photo at step 4 . I also doubled the amount of heavy cream and sugar. The kabocha paste will become difficult to squeeze out if it cools, so squeeze it on while it is still soft . For as many as it is easy to make. Recipe by Mme*Pierre

I heard of a simple sweets recipe using kabocha from a friend, so I made this while fussing over the appearance and flavor. It was popular at my work!!

cookpad.japan @cookpad_jp

I heard of a simple sweets recipe using kabocha from a friend, so I made this while fussing over the appearance and flavor. It was popular at my work!!

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Ingredients

1/8Kabocha squash
1/2 packagesHeavy cream
2 1/2 tbspSugar
1Cupcakes, Spongecake, Castella (store-bought is ok)
1Powdered sugar

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Steps

1

Bake the cupcakes by referring to "Fluffy Chiffon Cup Cakes". (They are quick to make). You can also use store-bought muffins.
2

Or, cut out 5-6 diameter circles from sponge cake/castella with a cookie cutter or cup.
3

Remove the stringy insides and seeds from the kabocha, cut into large bite-sized pieces, and place into a microwave-safe bowl. Add in 1 tablespoon water, and cover with plastic wrap or a steamer lid.
4

Microwave at 500W for 5-6 minutes, and heat them until you can stick a toothpick through. Put 2 tablespoons of sugar and 50ml of heavy cream into a food processor along with the kabocha, and blend until smooth.
5

Add 1/2 tablespoon sugar to the remaining heavy cream, and whip.
6

Squeeze the cream on top of the sponge cake, and squeeze out the kabocha paste using a Mont Blanc pastry bag. After squeezing a large swirl on top, squeeze it across and vertically.
7

Shown above is me decorating the cupcakes. If you want to produce some height when using sponge cake, sandwich 2 pieces together with heavy cream.
8

Sprinkle with powdered sugar, and it is done! Chill in the fridge, and enjoy!