Nosebleed Nougat
Intro: Nosebleed Nougat
This is a simple nougat-style candy flavored to transform it into a muggle version of Nosebleed Nougat from Harry Potter fame. In its magic fictional form, this candy is double-sided with the red side intended to cause nosebleeds and the other side halting them. In this version, the red side delivers a blood-inspired flavor rather than a bloody nose. It starts out tart and gets salty while delivering a hint of umami. Opposite the red side is a nice vanilla banana flavor that's a pleasant counterpoint to the sensations created by the red.
Stock your very own Skiving Snackbox using these, some delightfully nauseating Puking Pastilles, and heat-inducing Fever Fudge.
Stock your very own Skiving Snackbox using these, some delightfully nauseating Puking Pastilles, and heat-inducing Fever Fudge.
STEP 1: Supplies
1 jar marshmallow creme (7oz.)
powdered sugar
1 teas soy sauce (balsalmic vinegar makes a nice substitution here)
1 package unsweetened strawberry flavored drink mix (Kool-Aid or similar)
1 teas salt
red gel, paste, or powdered food coloring (optional)
1/2 teas vanilla extract
1`/2 teas banana extract
1/4 cup finely chopped nuts (variety of nuts is up to you)
Oil (spray preferred)
Foil
powdered sugar
1 teas soy sauce (balsalmic vinegar makes a nice substitution here)
1 package unsweetened strawberry flavored drink mix (Kool-Aid or similar)
1 teas salt
red gel, paste, or powdered food coloring (optional)
1/2 teas vanilla extract
1`/2 teas banana extract
1/4 cup finely chopped nuts (variety of nuts is up to you)
Oil (spray preferred)
Foil
STEP 2: Preparations
In a small bowl, mix soy sauce (or vinegar), drink mix, and salt. Set aside.
Line a cookie sheet or cutting board with foil, lightly coat the foil with oil, and set aside. Lightly oil the bowls and two working spoons (spoons are less sticky this way).
Divide the marshmallow creme into two medium microwave safe bowls.
Line a cookie sheet or cutting board with foil, lightly coat the foil with oil, and set aside. Lightly oil the bowls and two working spoons (spoons are less sticky this way).
Divide the marshmallow creme into two medium microwave safe bowls.
STEP 3: The White Side
Heat one half of the marshmallow in the microwave, about 20 seconds, to loosen it up. Add the vanilla and banana extract to the heated marshmallow and stir to combine using an oiled spoon.
Add 1 1/2 cup powdered sugar to the marshmallow mix. Stir to combine. You'll need to use your hands to work it in well. Grease your hands with a light coat of oil so it sticks to them less. So if it won't mix further and looks like there is far too much powdered sugar, it's time to use your hands. UKneed in all of the powdered sugar. The desired consistency is like Play-doh (for those who aren't familiar with it, it's a play clay--not modeling clay). It should come together and should be lose most of its stickiness. Add more powdered sugar until the desired consistency is reached.
Add 2 Tbsp nuts and use your hands to mix it in evenly.
Add 1 1/2 cup powdered sugar to the marshmallow mix. Stir to combine. You'll need to use your hands to work it in well. Grease your hands with a light coat of oil so it sticks to them less. So if it won't mix further and looks like there is far too much powdered sugar, it's time to use your hands. UKneed in all of the powdered sugar. The desired consistency is like Play-doh (for those who aren't familiar with it, it's a play clay--not modeling clay). It should come together and should be lose most of its stickiness. Add more powdered sugar until the desired consistency is reached.
Add 2 Tbsp nuts and use your hands to mix it in evenly.
STEP 4: The Red Side
Add the soy sauce mixture to the other half of the heated marshmallow and stir to combine using the second oiled spoon. Stir to combine. It should be colored red. If the color is not dark enough, add food color to deepen the shade.
Add 1 1/2 cup powdered sugar to the marshmallow mix. Stir to combine. Grease you hands to work the powdered sugar into the marshmallow. Continue to kneed until it is well mixed and the same consistency as the first half of the candy dough.
Add 2 Tbsp nuts and kneed to mix in.
Add 1 1/2 cup powdered sugar to the marshmallow mix. Stir to combine. Grease you hands to work the powdered sugar into the marshmallow. Continue to kneed until it is well mixed and the same consistency as the first half of the candy dough.
Add 2 Tbsp nuts and kneed to mix in.
STEP 5: Finishing
Using oiled hands, form the white dough into one, two, or three logs, depending on the size candy you'd like. I made a 24" long log here. Repeat using the red dough to make the same number and size logs.
Press these logs down until they are about 1/2" high. Using a little bit of water and either a paint brush or your fingertip, brush one side of the white dough with a very light coat of water. The goal is to make it sticky again, not slimy. With clean, dry hands, maneuver one of the logs into place next to the other so the wet side of the white dough is touching red dough. Press these logs together from the side toward the center. Then press down the tops of the logs to make them even and make sure they are firmly stuck.
It's easiest to cut them and/or shape the pieces right away. You can cut them into strips, even roll them into two-sided logs. However, I cut mine into diamonds. When I was done cutting diagonally both ways to create the diamonds, I stuck the leftover triangles together by dampening one of the edges to be joined.
Allow to harden over night. Flip the pieces over onto a new piece of foil, waxed paper, or parchment paper. These can harden another day or two, or as long as you'd like to get the texture you desire before putting them into a closed container. You can wrap the pieces in waxed paper squares if you'd like.
Press these logs down until they are about 1/2" high. Using a little bit of water and either a paint brush or your fingertip, brush one side of the white dough with a very light coat of water. The goal is to make it sticky again, not slimy. With clean, dry hands, maneuver one of the logs into place next to the other so the wet side of the white dough is touching red dough. Press these logs together from the side toward the center. Then press down the tops of the logs to make them even and make sure they are firmly stuck.
It's easiest to cut them and/or shape the pieces right away. You can cut them into strips, even roll them into two-sided logs. However, I cut mine into diamonds. When I was done cutting diagonally both ways to create the diamonds, I stuck the leftover triangles together by dampening one of the edges to be joined.
Allow to harden over night. Flip the pieces over onto a new piece of foil, waxed paper, or parchment paper. These can harden another day or two, or as long as you'd like to get the texture you desire before putting them into a closed container. You can wrap the pieces in waxed paper squares if you'd like.
28 Comments
jcoop 13 years ago
starshipminivan 13 years ago
I am doing Fainting Fancies this week to complete the quartet for Skiving Snackboxes.
HopeBs93 6 years ago
How long can these be kept? if I keep them in the fridge will they last longer?
maximusprime110 8 years ago
starshipminivan 8 years ago
Try adding more powdered sugar. Add as much as you need to get the consistency correct.
redstonemechanic71 8 years ago
can you substitute the marshmallow creme for anything?
BubblesGirl915 9 years ago
starshipminivan 9 years ago
No.
AmazingSnape1 9 years ago
Xenobia 12 years ago
BubblesGirl915 9 years ago
Tiktaky 11 years ago
So I used this recipe, but substituted the Soy sauce for the iron supplement. It really tastes like blood, and the saltyness really makes it palatable, and the banana/vanilla is strong enough to remove the taste.
I'd actually be included to add iron to this recipe when making it for fun, It would be a real surprise to anyone game enough to try it.
LadySnape 9 years ago
I should do this with my iron supplements! Maybe I'd actually take them...
Laserkiller 9 years ago
thehbird 10 years ago
I am creating skiving snack boxes this will be perfect but smaller
indyjoe 11 years ago
scoochmaroo 13 years ago
I think you have a viable business on your hands here.
starshipminivan 12 years ago
triton37 12 years ago
http://harrypotter.wikia.com/wiki/Blood-flavoured_lollipop
Mongpoovian 13 years ago