Bavarian Mints Recipes

GERMAN HOMEMADE MARZIPAN

Steps:

• Place almonds in a heat-proof bowl and cover with boiling water. Let stand for a few minutes until cool enough to handle. Slip the almonds out of their skins one by one, leaving the remaining almonds in the warm water. Drain almonds in a colander.
• Place almonds and confectioners' sugar in the food processor fitted with a metal blade and process to a paste. Add cold water, 1/2 to 1 teaspoon at a time, if the paste is too dry. Scrape the sides a few times to ensure even processing. Add a few drops of almond extract towards the end of the process. Process marzipan until it is smooth and no longer grainy. Wrap in plastic wrap and store in a cool, dry place.

BAVARIAN MINT FUDGE

Steps:

• Line an 11-in. x 7-in. x 2-in. pan with foil and grease the foil with 1-1/2 teaspoons butter; set aside.
• In a heavy saucepan, melt the chocolate chips and remaining butter over LOW heat, stir until smooth.
• Remove from the heat; stir in the milk and extracts until well blended.
• Spread into prepared pan.
• Refrigerate until set.
• Using the foil, lift fudge out of the pan.
• Discard the foil; cut fudge int 1-in. squares.
• If leftovers, store in the refrigerator.

BAVARIAN MINTS RECIPE - (4.6/5)

Steps:

• Melt chocolate chips, chocolate square and margarine in a heavy medium saucepan on lowest heat, stirring often until chocolate is almost melted. Do not overheat. Remove from heat. Stir until smooth. Add condensed milk, peppermint extract and icing sugar. Mix well. Work with hands until pliable. Divide dough into portions. Work each portion into 1/2 inch rope. Cut with sharp knife into 1/2 inch pieces. Place on waxed paper to set. Sieve icing sugar over top. Makes about 8 dozen.

BAVARIAN MINTS

Steps:

• 1. Melt chips and butter in double boiler or in the microwave. Add other ingredients and mix well.
• 2. Pour into a buttered 9x13" pan, cool and cut into small pieces.
• 3. Keep in covered container in the refrigerator.

BAVARIAN MINT COFFEE

Steps:

• In small bowl combine nondairy creamer, sugar, instant coffee, and cocoa. Set aside.
• Finely crush candies in food processor, blender, or with tenderizing mallet. Add to dry mixture.
• Store in airtight container and if giving as a gift, include a label that says to use 2 to 2½ teaspoons per cup of boiling water.

PEPPERMINT BAVARIAN CREAM PIE

Steps:

• Stir crushed chocolate wafer crumbs, 1/4 cup white sugar, and softened butter together in a bowl. Press into an 8-inch pie plate. Refrigerate until set, at least 15 minutes.
• Pour water into a bowl and sprinkle gelatin over the top; let sit until gelatin softens, 5 to 10 minutes.
• Heat milk in a saucepan over medium heat until bubbling. Beat egg yolks and 1/2 cup white sugar together in a bowl. Pour hot milk into egg yolk mixture in a steady stream, whisking constantly. Return egg mixture to saucepan over medium heat and cook, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens slightly, about 4 minutes. Remove from heat.
• Stir gelatin mixture into egg-yolk mixture until gelatin melts and custard is well-combined; cool to room temperature. Stir in peppermint extract and vanilla extract.
• Beat egg whites in a glass or metal bowl until stiff peaks form. Lift your beater or whisk straight up: the egg whites will form sharp peaks.
• Beat heavy cream in a chilled glass or metal bowl until medium-soft peaks form. Fold egg whites and whipped cream into custard. Pour custard into prepared crust. Sprinkle with crushed peppermint candy and grated chocolate. Chill pie in the refrigerator until set, 8 hours to overnight.