Chocolate Covered Marzipan

For all marzipan lovers, this sweet treat is easy to make but looks very impressive in a nice Christmas box.

Ingredients:

• 1 1/4 cups ground almonds
• 1/2 icing sugar
• 2 teaspoon almond extract
• 1 1/4 cups dark, milk or white chocolate
• Toasted flaked almonds, to decorate

Instructions:

1. Pulse the ground almonds and icing sugar together in a small food processor until combined and lump-free and put the mixture in a bowl.
2. Stir in the almond extract, then add cold water, 1 teaspoon at a time, kneading in between each addition until the mixture comes together into a mostly firm dough.
3. Roll the marzipan into 16 small balls and, then put on a baking tray lined with baking parchment.
4. Chill for 1 hour until firm.
5. Melt the chocolate in 30-second bursts in a microwave, stirring until smooth.
6. Using a fork, lower one marzipan ball at a time into the chocolate and roll it around to coat. Lift out, letting any excess drip back into the bowl. Return to the tray and decorate it with a flaked almond.

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Christmas Jelly

There is nothing better on your toast on Christmas morning whilst you are opening your presents than Christmas Jelly. Cranberries are back in season and are a great base for the jelly. Make a huge batch and portion it into mason jars, add a pretty ribbon, and gift them to all your friends.

Ingredients:

• 3 3/4 cups fresh cranberries
• 2 oranges, zested and juiced
• 1 star anise
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 2 cloves
• 2 1/2 cups caster sugar

Instructions:

1. Put the cranberries, orange zest and juice, star anise, cinnamon stick, cloves, and sugar into a pan. Bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for 30-35 mins, stirring often until the cranberries have burst and the liquid has reduced. It should be thick and jammy. Leave to cool.
2. Remove the whole spices and put it into jars.

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Chocolate Bombs

Chocolate bombs have become really popular over the past few years, they look really impressive and are so tasty in a glass of warm milk, who can refuse?

Ingredients:

• 1 1/4 cups dark chocolate, melted
• 6 tablespoons hot chocolate powder
• 1/3 cup mini marshmallows

Instructions:

1. Put 12 silicone semi-sphere molds flat on a baking tray. Using a pastry brush, brush the chocolate over the inside of the molds until they’re all covered.
2. Tip the molds upside down and shake the excess chocolate onto some baking parchment, and scrape the top using a palette knife. Place back on the baking tray, and in the fridge for 10 minutes to set completely.
3. Brush the second layer of chocolate in the molds so they’re evenly covered. Place flat on the baking tray again and leave to set in the fridge for 1 hour or overnight.
4. Once set, carefully remove from the mold by peeling back one side.
5. Place a frying pan over high heat for 1 minute until hot. Remove from the hob and place one of the chocolate spheres down on it for a second. Fill with 1 teaspoon of the hot chocolate powder and 1 tablespoon of the marshmallows. Briefly place another one of the chocolate spheres down on the warm frying pan, and press both spheres together to form a filled ball. Repeat until you have six filled hot chocolate bombs.
6. To decorate, drizzle melted chocolate and some sprinkles, or dust with some gold luster dust.

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Jet-Puffed is famous for making marshmallows and mallow-derived products, but the company has decided to make a one-off venture into household items. To commemorate the potential end of Daylight Savings Time, Jet-Puffed has created a Marshmallow Pillow. Or, at least, recycled poly fiber fill that resembles the sweet treat.

“The pillow mirrors the brand’s jet-puffing technology, a process used since the 1950s that adds the perfect amount of air into its marshmallows,” the brand claims. “While our pillow doesn’t use the exact technology designed to make our marshmallows the fluffiest and puffiest, we made sure that the experience mirrored that of our marshmallows. From the luxurious white satin to the fluffy poly-fill, we hope that fans feel like they are sleeping on a marshmallow when they lay their head down to rest on our pillow.”

The pillows are available in queen size and feature Jet-Puffed’s “iconic Puff Pals”, as well as a tag that reads “Jet-Puffed tag of approval for a good night’s sleep.”

Just don’t eat it in your sleep. 

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To avoid the first scenario, add marshmallows to your grocery shopping list and never take them off. The second scenario is also easily avoidable if you follow the tips for keeping marshmallows fresh for longer. Check them out below.

Keep Them in the Refrigerator

The easiest way to keep your marshmallows fresh is to simply keep them in the refrigerator. Store them in an air-tight container or Ziploc bag and sprinkle them with some powdered sugar (which will soak up any moisture). They’ll remain pristine for a couple of months.

Store Them in a Ziploc Bag Alongside Slices of Bread

If a refrigerator isn’t an option, then you can also get great results by storing them alongside a few slices of bread in a Ziploc bag. The bread will attract moisture and prevent it from damaging your precious marshmallows. Just make sure that the bag is then put away somewhere cool and dark. Also, swap the old bread with some fresh slices every now and then if you are letting marshmallows sit for longer.

Freeze Them

Finally, if you want to make sure that your marshmallows remain as fresh as they can be, simply freeze them. When stored in an air-tight container and frozen, marshmallows can retain their qualities for months. Just keep in mind that you shouldn’t overcrowd them as they might get flat.

The post Tired of Stale Marshmallows? Here’s How to Keep Them Fresh for Longer appeared first on foodisinthehouse.com.

There’s nothing that reminds us more of winter than a cup of delicious hot chocolate with some fluffy marshmallows. If you are a passionate baker, here is how you can make marshmallows, instead of buying them.

It’s time to warm up your kitchen and make some irresistible homemade marshmallows!

Achieving the pillowy texture is what marshmallows are all about, and that means your top ingredient is air. What makes the rest of these delightful little fellows are sugar, water, corn syrup, and gelatin—and you can also add coloring or flavoring of your choice.

The best way to make them is shown in the video by YouTube channel America’s Test Kitchen. Follow their lead, and make the best holiday treat for your hot chocolate, which you can then enjoy on a cold and snowy day.

The post Make Homemade Marshmallows Just Like a Pro appeared first on foodisinthehouse.com.

Chocolate Covered Marzipan

For all marzipan lovers, this sweet treat is easy to make but looks very impressive in a nice Christmas box.

Ingredients:

• 1 1/4 cups ground almonds
• 1/2 icing sugar
• 2 teaspoon almond extract
• 1 1/4 cups dark, milk or white chocolate
• Toasted flaked almonds, to decorate

Instructions:

1. Pulse the ground almonds and icing sugar together in a small food processor until combined and lump-free and put the mixture in a bowl.
2. Stir in the almond extract, then add cold water, 1 teaspoon at a time, kneading in between each addition until the mixture comes together into a mostly firm dough.
3. Roll the marzipan into 16 small balls and, then put on a baking tray lined with baking parchment.
4. Chill for 1 hour until firm.
5. Melt the chocolate in 30-second bursts in a microwave, stirring until smooth.
6. Using a fork, lower one marzipan ball at a time into the chocolate and roll it around to coat. Lift out, letting any excess drip back into the bowl. Return to the tray and decorate it with a flaked almond.

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A post shared by Cake Kreationz in Tobago (@cake_kreationz)

Christmas Jelly

There is nothing better on your toast on Christmas morning whilst you are opening your presents than Christmas Jelly. Cranberries are back in season and are a great base for the jelly. Make a huge batch and portion it into mason jars, add a pretty ribbon, and gift them to all your friends.

Ingredients:

• 3 3/4 cups fresh cranberries
• 2 oranges, zested and juiced
• 1 star anise
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 2 cloves
• 2 1/2 cups caster sugar

Instructions:

1. Put the cranberries, orange zest and juice, star anise, cinnamon stick, cloves, and sugar into a pan. Bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for 30-35 mins, stirring often until the cranberries have burst and the liquid has reduced. It should be thick and jammy. Leave to cool.
2. Remove the whole spices and put it into jars.

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A post shared by Camilla | Food Blogger | Recipe Developer (@fabfood4all)

Chocolate Bombs

Chocolate bombs have become really popular over the past few years, they look really impressive and are so tasty in a glass of warm milk, who can refuse?

Ingredients:

• 1 1/4 cups dark chocolate, melted
• 6 tablespoons hot chocolate powder
• 1/3 cup mini marshmallows

Instructions:

1. Put 12 silicone semi-sphere molds flat on a baking tray. Using a pastry brush, brush the chocolate over the inside of the molds until they’re all covered.
2. Tip the molds upside down and shake the excess chocolate onto some baking parchment, and scrape the top using a palette knife. Place back on the baking tray, and in the fridge for 10 minutes to set completely.
3. Brush the second layer of chocolate in the molds so they’re evenly covered. Place flat on the baking tray again and leave to set in the fridge for 1 hour or overnight.
4. Once set, carefully remove from the mold by peeling back one side.
5. Place a frying pan over high heat for 1 minute until hot. Remove from the hob and place one of the chocolate spheres down on it for a second. Fill with 1 teaspoon of the hot chocolate powder and 1 tablespoon of the marshmallows. Briefly place another one of the chocolate spheres down on the warm frying pan, and press both spheres together to form a filled ball. Repeat until you have six filled hot chocolate bombs.
6. To decorate, drizzle melted chocolate and some sprinkles, or dust with some gold luster dust.

View this post on Instagram

A post shared by Yasmin (@homesweetnessbakery)

The post Surprise Your Friends This Christmas With These Edible Gifts appeared first on foodisinthehouse.com.

Jet-Puffed is famous for making marshmallows and mallow-derived products, but the company has decided to make a one-off venture into household items. To commemorate the potential end of Daylight Savings Time, Jet-Puffed has created a Marshmallow Pillow. Or, at least, recycled poly fiber fill that resembles the sweet treat.

“The pillow mirrors the brand’s jet-puffing technology, a process used since the 1950s that adds the perfect amount of air into its marshmallows,” the brand claims. “While our pillow doesn’t use the exact technology designed to make our marshmallows the fluffiest and puffiest, we made sure that the experience mirrored that of our marshmallows. From the luxurious white satin to the fluffy poly-fill, we hope that fans feel like they are sleeping on a marshmallow when they lay their head down to rest on our pillow.”

The pillows are available in queen size and feature Jet-Puffed’s “iconic Puff Pals”, as well as a tag that reads “Jet-Puffed tag of approval for a good night’s sleep.”

Just don’t eat it in your sleep. 

The post Jet-Puffed Has Created a Marshmallow Pillow appeared first on foodisinthehouse.com.

To avoid the first scenario, add marshmallows to your grocery shopping list and never take them off. The second scenario is also easily avoidable if you follow the tips for keeping marshmallows fresh for longer. Check them out below.

Keep Them in the Refrigerator

The easiest way to keep your marshmallows fresh is to simply keep them in the refrigerator. Store them in an air-tight container or Ziploc bag and sprinkle them with some powdered sugar (which will soak up any moisture). They’ll remain pristine for a couple of months.

Store Them in a Ziploc Bag Alongside Slices of Bread

If a refrigerator isn’t an option, then you can also get great results by storing them alongside a few slices of bread in a Ziploc bag. The bread will attract moisture and prevent it from damaging your precious marshmallows. Just make sure that the bag is then put away somewhere cool and dark. Also, swap the old bread with some fresh slices every now and then if you are letting marshmallows sit for longer.

Freeze Them

Finally, if you want to make sure that your marshmallows remain as fresh as they can be, simply freeze them. When stored in an air-tight container and frozen, marshmallows can retain their qualities for months. Just keep in mind that you shouldn’t overcrowd them as they might get flat.

The post Tired of Stale Marshmallows? Here’s How to Keep Them Fresh for Longer appeared first on foodisinthehouse.com.

There’s nothing that reminds us more of winter than a cup of delicious hot chocolate with some fluffy marshmallows. If you are a passionate baker, here is how you can make marshmallows, instead of buying them.

It’s time to warm up your kitchen and make some irresistible homemade marshmallows!

Achieving the pillowy texture is what marshmallows are all about, and that means your top ingredient is air. What makes the rest of these delightful little fellows are sugar, water, corn syrup, and gelatin—and you can also add coloring or flavoring of your choice.

The best way to make them is shown in the video by YouTube channel America’s Test Kitchen. Follow their lead, and make the best holiday treat for your hot chocolate, which you can then enjoy on a cold and snowy day.

The post Make Homemade Marshmallows Just Like a Pro appeared first on foodisinthehouse.com.