Creme De Menthe 1 Food

CREME DE MENTHE CAKE I

Steps:

• Prepare 1 box white cake mix as directed, except substitute 3 tablespoons Creme de Menthe flavoring or liqueur, for 3 tablespoons water.
• Pour into 13x9 inch pan and bake according to package directions.
• Remove from oven and while HOT, poke holes in cake with fork. Then pour chocolate syrup over the top. Refrigerate (or freeze, if desired). After cooling, mix whipped topping with 2 tablespoons of creme de menthe and spread on cake. Keep refrigerated. Freezes great!!

CREME DE MENTHE BARS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease one 9x13 inch baking dish.
• Beat the white sugar with 1 cup of the butter or margarine until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs. Then stir in the flour, salt, chocolate syrup and vanilla. Mix until combined.
• Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 30 minutes. Let cool then frost with Creme de Menthe Frosting. Refrigerate until set. Then spread Melted Chocolate topping over top. Let sit until set and cut into bars.
• To Make Creme De Menthe Frosting: Combine the confectioners' sugar, 1/2 cup butter or margarine and creme de menthe. Mix until smooth.
• To Make Melted Chocolate Topping: Melt the chocolate chips and 6 tablespoons butter together. Stir until smooth and spread evenly over the top of the cooled filling.

HOMEMADE CRèME DE MENTHE RECIPE

Steps:

• Gather the ingredients.
• In a one-quart jar, pour the vodka and tear the mint leaves as you add them. Shake well to immerse the herbs. Let infuse for 48 hours, shaking once a day.
• Bring the water to a boil in a small or medium saucepan. Add the sugar and stir until completely dissolved, then reduce to a simmer. After 5 minutes, remove the simple syrup from the heat and let cool completely. If making ahead, refrigerate in a sealed container until ready to blend the liqueur.
• After 2 days, add the cooled simple syrup to the mint-infused liquor. Shake and infuse for another 24 hours.
• Strain out the mint using a fine-mesh strainer lined with cheesecloth. Discard the mint and strain one or two more times to remove extra sediment.
• Funnel the crème de menthe into a 750-milliliter bottle or several smaller bottles.
• To color the liqueur, add 3 to 5 drops of green food coloring and shake well to incorporate.

CREME DE MENTHE BROWNIES (SANDRA LEE)

Steps:

• Lightly spray a 1 1/2-quart souffle dish with butter-flavored cooking spray.
• Make a foil ring, 1-inch thick, for souffle dish to sit on inside a 5-quart slow cooker.
• In a medium bowl, combine brownie mix, 2 eggs, vegetable oil, and 1/4 cup creme de menthe. Stir using 50 strokes or use a hand blender on medium speed for 1 minute to combine. Fold in chopped mint thins. Transfer to prepared souffle dish and set aside.
• In a medium bowl, combine cream cheese, remaining egg, sugar, and 2 teaspoons creme de menthe. Using an electric mixer beat on low speed until smooth. Spread over brownie mixture. Use a butter knife to cut cream cheese mixture into brownie mixture for a marble effect.
• Place souffle dish on top of foil ring in slow cooker. Lay 8 paper towels over top of slow cooker bowl and secure with lid. (This helps to trap steam.)
• Cook on LOW setting for 4 1/2 to 6 hours. (Do not lift lid to check brownies for the first 3 hours.)
• Allow brownies to cool completely before cutting.

CREME DE MENTHE BROWNIES

Steps:

• Combine unsweetened chocolate and butter in a small, heavy saucepan; cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until melted.
• Let stand 10 minutes.
• Beat eggs at medium speed of an electric mixer until thick and lemon colored; gradually add sugar, beating well.
• Add flour, salt, vanilla, and chocolate mixture; beat at low speed 1 minute.
• Spoon mixture into a lightly greased and floured 13x9x2 inch pan.
• Bake at 350F for 25 to 30 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean.
• Cool 10 minutes; spread Creme de Menthe Frosting (see below) over top.
• Chill at least 4 hours.
• Drizzle melted chocolate over frosting or pipe in desired design using metal tip No.3 or 4.
• Cut into bars immediately.
• Remove from pan, and chill at least 1 hour.
• Store in an airtight container in refrigerator.
• Yield 4 dozen.
• Creme de Menthe Frosting:
• Combine all ingredients except walnuts in a mixing bowl; beat at high speed of an electric mixer until smooth.
• Stir in walnuts.

CRèME DE MENTHE

Steps:

• Wash leaves in cold water several times.
• Shake or pat gently dry.
• Snip each leaf into halves or thirds. Discard stems. .
• Combine leaves and vodka and steep for 2 weeks shaking occasionally.
• Strain out leaves.
• Boil sugar and water together, cool and add to vodka mixture
• Add optional ingredients if you want.
• Age 1 to 3 months.

CREME DE MENTHE BROWNIES

Steps:

• Lightly spray a 1-1/2 quart souffle dish with butter-flavored cooking spray.
• Make a foil ring, 1-inch thick, for souffle dish to sit on inside a 5-quart slow cooker.
• In medium bowl, combine brownie mix, 2 eggs, vegetable oil, and 1/4 cup creme de menthe. Stir using 50 strokes or use a hand blender on medium speed for 1 minute to combine. Fold in chopped mint thins. Transfer to prepared souffle dish and set aside.
• In medium bowl, combine cream cheese, remaining egg, sugar, and 2 teaspoons creme de menthe. Using an electric mixer beat on low speed until smooth. Spread over brownie mixture. Use a butter knife to cut cream cheese mixture into brownie mixture for marble effect.
• Place souffle dish on top of foil ring in slow cooker. Lay 8 paper towels over top of slow cooker bowl and secure with lid . (This helps to trap steam.).
• Cook on LOW setting for 4-1/2 to 6 hours. (Do not lift lid to check brownies for first 3 hours.).
• Allow brownies to cool completely before cutting.

CREME DE MENTHE 1

Steps:

• In a large sauce pan, dissolve sugar in water.
• Add Karo syrup, and bring mixture to a boil.
• Boil for 10 minutes.
• Remove from heat, and let syrup cool to room temperature.
• When syrup has cooled, add vodka, peppermint flavoring and (optional) food coloring.
• Stir to mix well, and bottle.
• Store tightly sealed for 1 to 2 weeks before using.