Valentine’s day is fast approaching, and I am delighted to share these pretty pink Eton Mess flavoured cupcakes that I have made for Jelly Belly. Pop over to Bean World for the recipe.
For some Valentine’s present ideas have a peak at my food gift guide. And if you love cupcakes, then you need to try my dark and stormy cupcakes!
This is a commissioned recipe for Jelly Belly – Recipe, styling and photography are my own.
Sylvia
They’re super duper cute! Love the idea! I forgot how easy and delicious are muffins and cupcakes. It’s time to make some of my own :)
Helen
Thanks Sylvia. I was rather pleased with them!
Glamorous Glutton
Very pretty, perfect for valentines day. GG
Helen
Thank you!
Ren Behan
Absolutely gorgeous and I love the idea of using Mascarpone for the frosting with jelly beans to decorate. Beautiful styling and photography, too.
Helen
I love Mascarpone frosting, so delicious and much lighter then buttercream. I was rather pleased with the photos and styling. It somehow just all came together easily for once.
Sarah, Maison Cupcake
So pretty, they’re like speckled eggs – and I bought a birthday card in that same paper bag on Saturday!
Helen
Katie bought a card when I was with her. I snatched the bag from her with indecent haste!
Tina @ The Spicy Pear
They look so pretty. I love homemade cupcakes and this looks perfect for Valentines day.
Helen
Thank you Tina.
Choclette
They are very pretty Helen, so dainty too. Mascarpone makes a great topping I find.
Helen
Thank you – I should have made bite sized ones too!
Heidi Roberts
They look so pretty and delicate. I often use marscapone and philly in my icings, I don’t like pure buttercream it can be too sweet!
Helen
I agree Heidi. Although buttercream lasts longer our of the fridge than a soft cheese based forsting.
Janie
Such cute cupcakes!
Janie x
Helen
Thank you Janie.
Fiona Maclean
lmao, ok you are forgiven for doing icky valentines stuff on the basis that you got engaged recently AND that this is a sponsored post from the lovely jelly beans people. I think now I’ll go back to putting my head under the pillow till after the 14th (or writing about vinegar for the next 7 days)
Helen
These fall firmly into the commissioned work category Fiona! I am very pleased with them however. I did get a press release about a Valentine’s vinegar however.
Franglais kitchen, Nazima
Very pretty. Very pink!! your mascarpone frosting here looks divine. I have recently discovered toasted marshmallow buttercream. It is also fab though not tried it as a topping yet only a filling. the pictures look fab Helen.
Helen
Thank you Nazima, will try the toasted marshmallow buttercream. sounds divine!!
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I agree and think Mascarpone is so much nicer and I have just used some in a lime cheesecake filling. It is silkier, and your toppings are just perfect.
Helen
Thanks Laura. So delicious.
Jacqueline Meldrum
Nice idea Helen and a very pretty treat.
Helen
Thank you!
Lou, Eat Your Veg
Super douper cute! Lovely frosting recipe, one I shall definitely be taking note of!
Janice
How sweet and quite irresistible!
Madeleine Morrow
Guaranteed to steal anyone’s heart – these are simply gorgeous!