Dipping Fruits And Nuts Recipes

DIPPING FRUITS AND NUTS

Steps:

• To make tempered chocolate, chop the chocolate into pieces and place 3/4 of it in a small glass bowl in a microwave for 20 seconds exactly. Stir the chocolate and continue to microwave for 20 seconds at a time, stirring in between, until the chocolate is smooth and shiny. Add the remaining 1/4 of the chocolate and stir until smooth. The chocolate should register 87 to 89 degrees F on a candy thermometer.
• Dip the fruit and cashews half way in the melted chocolate, shake off any excess and set on a sheet pan covered with parchment paper. Refrigerate for 3 minutes to set.

NUTS ABOUT FRUIT CAKE

Steps:

• In large saucepan melt butter over low heat. Add marshmallows and stir until completely melted. Remove from heat.
• Add KELLOGG'S® RICE KRISPIES® cereal, fruit and pecans (if desired). Stir until well coated.
• Press mixture into six 4 1/2 x 2 1/2 x 1 1/2-inch pans coated with cooking spray. Cool. Remove from pans.
• Cut each cherry into 5 slivers. Arrange slivers in shape of flower on top of each loaf.
• In small bowl whisk together powdered sugar and orange juice. Spoon over loaves. Let stand at least 1 hour. Best if served the same day.
• MICROWAVE DIRECTIONS:
• In microwave-safe bowl heat butter and marshmallows on HIGH for 3 minutes, stirring after 2 minutes. Stir until smooth. Continue with recipe as directed above. Microwave cooking times may vary.

CHOCOLATE DIPPED NUTS

Steps:

• Cover a large baking sheet with parchment or wax paper. Set aside.
• In a small saucepan combine chopped chocolate and cream over low heat. Stir constantly until mixture is smooth and creamy. Remove from heat.
• Dip nuts halfway into melted chocolate mixture then place on parchment-covered baking sheet. When all of the nuts have been dipped, refrigerate for 30 to 40 minutes or until chocolate is set.
• Eat immediately or store in the fridge or freezer.

DISAPPEARING FRUIT DIP

Steps:

• Beat cream cheese with electric mixer or whisk until smooth and all lumps are gone.
• Stir in marshmallow creme and vanilla extract.
• Stir in whipped topping until smooth and combined.
• Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, preferably 4.