Chocolate Marshmallow Peeps

Name: Chocolate Marshmallow Peeps
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 18
Cuisine: Creole, Cajun
Ingredients: 158 milliliters cocoa powder, sifted; 1 Tbsp light corn syrup; 3 Tbsps gelatin; 28 grams semisweet chocolate, melted; 473 milliliters sugar, plus extra for coating peeps; 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract; 158 milliliters water, divided

Chocolate Marshmallow Peeps might be just the hor d'oeuvre you are searching for. One serving contains 110 calories, 2g of protein, and 1g of fat. This recipe serves 18. This recipe is typical of Creole cuisine. It will be a hit at your Easter event. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free and dairy free diet. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 1 hour.

Instructions

Place 2/3 cup water in mixing bowl of standing mixer and sprinkle gelatin over top.

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Gelatin

Water

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Mixing Bowl

Blender

Let sit until gelatin is absorbed into water, about 5 minutes. Set aside.

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Gelatin

Water

Sprinkle enough sugar to generously coat bottom of rimmed baking sheet. Set aside.

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Sugar

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Baking Sheet

In medium saucepan, stir remaining 1/2 cup water with 2 cups sugar and corn syrup.

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Corn Syrup

Sugar

Water

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Sauce Pan

Heat over medium-high heat until mixture just comes to boil, stirring to dissolve sugar. When mixture comes to boil stop stirring. Continue to cook until mixture registers 240°F. Occasionally brush down sides of pan with water as the mixture cooks.

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Sugar

Water

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Frying Pan

When sugar syrup comes up to temperature, pour over gelatin and stir gently to combine.

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Simple Syrup

Gelatin

Let mixture sit to cool briefly, about 10 minutes. Then whip on medium-high speed until light, fluffy, and the consistency of shaving cream, about 10 minutes. Gently fold in vanilla and cocoa until combined.

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Vanilla

Cocoa Powder

Cream

Plop a small spoonful of marshmallow onto plate. If it doesn't hold its shape, set mixing bowl over pan of ice water until marshmallow thickens to the point where it just holds its shape. Fill pastry bag and pipe chicks (see note).

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Marshmallows