Ice cream...and nougat? This unusual ice cream recipe is made with a nougat base of egg whites and honey syrup. You'll love the great nougat taste studded with almonds and chocolate, and the refreshing ice cream is guaranteed to beat the heat.
This Candy Flag makes a perfect centerpiece for your 4th of July picnic, barbecue, or party. This recipe makes one large 12x17" flag, or a number of smaller rectangular flags. If you have the time (and patience), I think that a tray of miniature candy flags would be adorable. And did I mention they taste like frosted Rice Crispy treats? Have a safe, happy, and sweet holiday!
In my eagerness to create new and better themed candies, I sometimes stretch things a little bit. While I was thinking about what candies to make for the upcoming 4th of July holiday, of course I thought of the usual red, white and blue suspects. But I also came up with
Haystack Fireworks, a candy that requires a generous squint of the eye to join the July 4th candy club. Although they are easy to make, REALLY tasty, and a sure kid-pleaser, cynical relatives might give you the raised eyebrow when you introduce them. To which I suggest you say: "No fireworks for you, then!"
Double Berry Truffles are a little different from traditional truffles. They do contain white chocolate, but they also have cookie crumbs and cream cheese in the filling, in addition to berry preserves (and a hefty shot of food coloring). The slightly tangy berries are a great compliment to the sweet white chocolate, and the dried strawberries on top add a satisfying crunch. Their red, white and blue color scheme makes them a great fit for the 4th of July, and they are guaranteed to help everyone get in the spirit: after eating one, your previously red tongue will be a vibrant, patriotic shade of blue!
Flag Fudge has it all. Simple ingredients and preparation? Check. Delicious vanilla-white chocolate flavor? Check. Red, white and blue patriotic color scheme? CHECK! This 4th of July recipe produces adorably sweet squares reminiscent of the American flag. Best of all, the colors can be varied for any holiday occasion, so this can become your default year-round celebratory fudge recipe.
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