Candy Corn Trifles Food

CANDY CORN TRIFLES

Steps:

• 1. layer angel food in martini glasses
• 2. mix jello prepared vanilla pudding as directed, add to jello prepared pudding,add 1-2 dashes of red and yellow food coloring to look like orange jello prepared pudding add to each martini glasses on top of angel food cake
• 3. mix jello lemon gelatin as directed pour on orange jello pudding set in fridge to set 30-45 minutes on cookie sheet when chilled and set u may enjoy your candy corn trifles

CANDY CORN CUPCAKE TRIFLES

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F. Place paper baking cup in each of 24 regular-size muffin cups. Make cake mix as directed on box, using water, oil and eggs. Divide batter in half; tint half of batter orange and other half yellow. Divide each color batter evenly among muffin cups.
• Bake 18 to 20 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes; remove cupcakes from pans to cooling racks. Cool completely.
• Remove paper baking cups. Cut each cupcake in half horizontally. In each jar, place 1 yellow cupcake half and 1 orange cupcake half. Spoon 1 container of frosting into 1-gallon resealable food-storage plastic bag; seal bag. Cut off about 1/2-inch corner of bag. Twist bag above frosting; squeeze bag to pipe frosting over orange cupcake in each jar. Sprinkle evenly with 1 cup of the candy corn. Repeat layers with remaining cupcake halves, second container of frosting and remaining 1/2 cup candy corn.

CANDY CORN

Steps:

• Combine the confectioners' sugar, dry milk and salt in a food processor. Pulse 4 or 5 times, until the mixture is smooth and well combined. Set aside.
• Combine the granulated sugar, corn syrup and water in a 2-quart pot. Place over medium heat, cover and cook for 4 minutes. Add the butter, clip on a candy thermometer and bring the sugar syrup to 230 degrees F, 1 to 2 minutes. Remove from the heat and remove the thermometer.
• Add the vanilla and the dry mixture and stir continuously with a silicone spatula until well combined. Pour onto a half sheet pan lined with a silicone baking mat or parchment paper. Cool for 10 to 15 minutes, until the mixture is cool enough to handle.
• Divide the dough into 3 equal pieces. Add 2 or 3 drops of yellow food coloring to one piece and knead until the color is consistent throughout. Add 2 or 3 drops of orange to the second piece and knead until the color is consistent throughout. Leave the third piece white.
• Roll each piece of dough into a strand about 18 inches long. Cut each strand in half and roll each piece into a strand that is about 1/2 inch thick and 22 inches long.
• Lay the strands side by side (orange, yellow, then white) and press them together using your fingers. Cut into 4-inch pieces. Then, using a ruler or bench scraper, press each piece into a wedge, keeping the orange section wide and making the white part come to a tip.
• Use a wire butter slicer, knife, bench scraper or pizza cutter to cut each wedge into individual candies. Lay the candies on a piece of parchment until dry, at least 1 hour. Store in an airtight container with parchment between each layer.

CANDY CANE BROWNIE TRIFLES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F
• In a medium saucepan, combine butter and unsweetened chocolate; heat and stir over low heat until melted. Remove from heat and cool.
• Meanwhile, grease a 13x9x2 inch baking pan; set aside.
• Stir granulated sugar into cooled chocolate mixture in saucepan. Add eggs, one at a time, beating with a spoon after each addition until combined. Stir in vanilla and 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract. Add flour, stir until just combined. Stir in chocolate pieces. Spread batter in prepared pan. Bake 35 minutes ou until a toothpick inserted near center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack. If desired cover tightly and store overnight at room temperature or freeze for up to 3 weeks.
• Meanwhile, prepare chocolate peppermint sauce. Break brownies into irregular bite sized chunks; set aside.
• In a chilled very large bowl, combine whipping cream, powdered sugar, peppermint schnapps or peppermint extract, and a few drops of red food coloring. Beat with electric mixer until soft peaks form (tips curl).
• Dip rims of 16-20 martini glasses and or dessert cups in addition dip rims of glasses in peppermint schnapps then in pink, red or white decorating sugars. In each glass layer whipped cram mixture, brownie chunks, chocolate peppermint sauce and crushed candy. Top each dessert with a dallop of the whipped cram mixture sprinkled with crushed peppermint. If desired garnish with a candy cane.
• Chocolate peppermint sauce: In a heavy medium saucepan, Combine 6 ounces cut up semisweet chocolate and 3 tablespoons butter; stir over low heat until melted. Stir in 1 1/4 cups half and half or light cream, 3/4 cup granulated sugar, and 3 tablespoons light color corn syrup. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Boil gently; stirring frequently, 8 minutes or until syrup reduces to 2 1/3 cup. Remove from heat. Stir in 1 tablespoon peppermint schnapps or 1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract. Cool to room temperature (mixture thickens as it cools. If desired cover and chill for up to 24 hours.
• Note: If you prefer to assemble the dessert in one large bowl, place one-third of the brownie pieces in a 2 quart glass trifle bowl or serving bowl. Drizzle with one fourth of the chocolate peppermint sauce. Sprinkle with one-third of the crushed candy. Top with one-third of the whipped cream mixture. Repeat layers ending up with whipped cream mixture sprinked with the candies. Drizzle with remaining chocolate sauce. If desired, garnish with candy canes or peppermint sticks.