Chocolate Covered Marshmallow Truffles Food

CHOCOLATE COVERED MARSHMALLOWS

Steps:

• Melt the chocolate in a microwave-safe glass or ceramic bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring after each interval. Do not overheat or chocolate will scorch.
• Dip the marshmallows in chocolate using a toothpick or fork to hold them. Place on waxed paper or aluminum foil, and freeze. Let marshmallows sit at room temperature for 5 minutes before serving.

MINI S'MORES

Steps:

• Place chocolate chips in a small bowl. In a small saucepan, bring cream just to a boil. Pour over chocolate; stir with a whisk until smooth. Cool to room temperature or until mixture reaches a spreading consistency, about 10 minutes., Spread chocolate mixture over half of the graham crackers. Spread marshmallow creme over remaining graham crackers; place over chocolate-covered crackers, pressing to adhere., Melt dipping chocolate according to package directions. Dip each s'more halfway into dipping chocolate; allow excess to drip off. Place on waxed paper-lined baking sheets; let stand until dipping chocolate is set., If desired, drizzle tops with melted white candy coating; let stand until set. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

MARSHMALLOW TRUFFLES

Steps:

• Place chocolate in a microwave-safe glass bowl. Melt chocolate in the microwave, stirring every 30 seconds, until smooth.
• Dip marshmallows, one at a time, in chocolate, turning to evenly coat each marshmallow. Gently shake off excess chocolate.
• Place marshmallows, in single layer, on sheets of wax paper. Sprinkle each with about 1 teaspoons of the pecans.
• Let stand at room temperature 1-1/2 to 2 hours or until chocolate is set.
• Store in airtight container at room temperature.

CHOCOLATE-COVERED STRAWBERRY MARSHMALLOWS

Steps:

• Whisk together the cornstarch and confectioners' sugar in a bowl. Grease an 8-inch square baking pan with cooking spray and dust with the cornstarch mixture. Set aside. Reserve the remaining cornstarch mixture.
• Puree the strawberries in a blender until very smooth. Strain into a medium saucepan and add the granulated sugar and corn syrup. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring until the sugar is completely dissolved. Attach a candy thermometer to the pan and continue to boil until the temperature reaches 240 degrees F.
• Stir together the gelatin and 1/2 cup cold water in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a whisk attachment.
• Turn the mixer to low and carefully pour the warm syrup into the gelatin. When you have added all of the syrup, turn the mixer to high and beat until the mixture is very thick and holds stiff peaks, about 15 minutes. Add enough food coloring to turn the marshmallow a pale pink, 3 or 4 drops.
• Coat a rubber spatula with cooking spray and scrape the marshmallow into the prepared baking pan. Grease your fingers and gently press the mixture into the pan, smoothing the surface. Dust with the cornstarch mixture, reserving the remaining for removing the marshmallow. Let the marshmallow dry out at least 4 hours and up to overnight.
• Sift some more of the cornstarch mixture onto a work surface and turn the marshmallow out onto it. Dust the top. Use a sharp knife to cut the marshmallow into approximately 1 1/4-inch squares, cleaning the knife as necessary between cuts. Dust the squares with more of the cornstarch mixture to coat.
• Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and lightly grease the paper with cooking spray.
• Combine the chocolate chips and coconut oil in a small microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until melted, about 2 minutes.
• Working one at a time, make sure each marshmallow is evenly coated in the cornstarch mixture but there are no big clumps on the surface. Dip about one-third of the marshmallow into the chocolate and put it on the prepared baking sheet. Sprinkle the top with sprinkles. Repeat with the remaining marshmallows. Freeze or refrigerate the marshmallows until set, about 5 minutes. Store at room temperature up to 2 days.

MARSHMALLOW HOT CHOCOLATE TRUFFLES

Steps:

• Spray 9x5-inch loaf pan with cooking spray; line pan with cooking parchment paper allowing paper to overhang sides of pan.
• Place chocolate chips in medium heatproof bowl. In very small saucepan, heat cream until bubbles begin to form around edge of saucepan (do not heat to boiling).
• Pour hot cream over chocolate chips in bowl. Cover bowl; let stand about 5 minutes. Beat with whisk until smooth. Spread in loaf pan; dot with as many marshmallows as you like. Refrigerate at least 5 hours or overnight to set enough to cut.
• Cut truffle into rectangles using sharp knife.
• To make hot chocolate, in each mug mix about 3/4 cup hot milk with a few of the truffles-use as many as you want to make your perfect cup.

GLUTEN FREE CHOCOLATE MARSHMALLOW TRUFFLES

Steps:

• Dip marshmallows, one at a time, in melted chocolate, turning to evenly coat each marshmallow. Gently shake off excess chocolate.
• Place marshmallows, in single layer, on sheets of wax paper, sprinkle each with about 1 teaspoons almonds.
• Put in fridge for about 1-1/2 hours or until chocolate hardens. Store in airtight container at room temperature.