Creme De Menthe 1 Recipe Pastry Recipe Cards

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 SQUARES

Steps:

• Bottom Layer: In saucepan, combine 1/2 cup butter and cocoa powder.
• Heat & stir until well blended.
• Remove from heat & add 1/2 cup of the powdered sugar, egg, and vanilla.
• Stir in graham cracker crumbs.
• Press into bottom of ungreased 9X13 pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 20-25 minutes. Cool completely.
• Middle Layer: Melt 1/2 cup butter.
• In small bowl, combine melted butter and creme de menthe.
• Using mixer at low speed, beat in remaining powdered sugar until smooth.
• Spread over bottom layer.
• Chill 1/2 hour.
• Top Layer: Melt 1/4 cup butter and chocolate chips over low heat.
• Spread over mint layer.
• Chill 1/2 hour.
• Cut into small pieces, store in refrigerator.

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.