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Inside-Out Smores
We all love the taste of S'mores, don't we? The graham crackers, melted chocolate, and toasted marshmallow create an awesome combination! The only problem is the mess of eating one. The cracker breaks in all the wrong places, losing precious chocolate and marshmallow. That's why I decided to turn these delicious desserts inside-out. Now, instead of sandwiching the marshmallow, the chocolate and graham crackers are located INSIDE. The best part? It's made with common ingredients, just like the original.
This isn't just any S'more though, because we're using homemade marshmallows. Actually, making marshmallows at home is not as difficult as you might think. You could cheat and use store-bought marshmallow creme, but why would you? Marshmallows used to be fine candies in Europe, on par with chocolate truffles. We should restore them to their former glory, but in a distinctly American way. Let's get started!
We all love the taste of S'mores, don't we? The graham crackers, melted chocolate, and toasted marshmallow create an awesome combination! The only problem is the mess of eating one. The cracker breaks in all the wrong places, losing precious chocolate and marshmallow. That's why I decided to turn these delicious desserts inside-out. Now, instead of sandwiching the marshmallow, the chocolate and graham crackers are located INSIDE. The best part? It's made with common ingredients, just like the original.
This isn't just any S'more though, because we're using homemade marshmallows. Actually, making marshmallows at home is not as difficult as you might think. You could cheat and use store-bought marshmallow creme, but why would you? Marshmallows used to be fine candies in Europe, on par with chocolate truffles. We should restore them to their former glory, but in a distinctly American way. Let's get started!
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1 package (1/4 ounce) gelatin
1/3 cup ice water,
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 tbsp honey (or light corn syrup, but I like the flavor of honey)
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1/3 cup (2 oz.) mini chocolate chips
2 rectangular graham crackers, roughly broken
Non-stick spray
2 tbsp powdered sugar
1 tbsp corn starch
This recipe makes about two dozen one-inch cubed marshmallows. This recipe scales easily, and you can also change the ratio of marshmallow to chocolate and graham crackers to your liking.
Hardware:
This is what I'll be using, but you can use whatever works for you. I've included some alternative suggestions.
Stand mixer with whisk attachment
(Alternatives: hand mixer; for your own sanity, DO NOT use a whisk)
Small pot
(Alternatives: any pot with a thick bottom and a lid)
Digital thermometer
(Alternatives: dyed-alcohol candy thermometer; DO NOT use a bi-metal meat thermometer, it's too inaccurate)
Glass baking dish with lid
(Alternatives: any straight-sided pan will do, if it doesn't have a lid, use aluminum foil to cover)
Spatula
(Alternatives: anything not made of wood; wood sticks to marshmallows like you wouldn't believe)
Sharp knife
(Alternatives: a pizza cutter)
1 package (1/4 ounce) gelatin
1/3 cup ice water,
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 tbsp honey (or light corn syrup, but I like the flavor of honey)
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1/3 cup (2 oz.) mini chocolate chips
2 rectangular graham crackers, roughly broken
Non-stick spray
2 tbsp powdered sugar
1 tbsp corn starch
This recipe makes about two dozen one-inch cubed marshmallows. This recipe scales easily, and you can also change the ratio of marshmallow to chocolate and graham crackers to your liking.
Hardware:
This is what I'll be using, but you can use whatever works for you. I've included some alternative suggestions.
Stand mixer with whisk attachment
(Alternatives: hand mixer; for your own sanity, DO NOT use a whisk)
Small pot
(Alternatives: any pot with a thick bottom and a lid)
Digital thermometer
(Alternatives: dyed-alcohol candy thermometer; DO NOT use a bi-metal meat thermometer, it's too inaccurate)
Glass baking dish with lid
(Alternatives: any straight-sided pan will do, if it doesn't have a lid, use aluminum foil to cover)
Spatula
(Alternatives: anything not made of wood; wood sticks to marshmallows like you wouldn't believe)
Sharp knife
(Alternatives: a pizza cutter)
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Mar 13, 2011. 12:14 PM
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So very clever!
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