Doughnut-Hole Croquembouche

Name: Doughnut-Hole Croquembouche
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 1
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 59 milliliters corn syrup with 1 teaspoon water stirred in; 70 About doughnut holes of any flavor; 1 ball Assorted candy decorations such as M&Ms, Red Hots, licorice and silver dragées

Doughnut-Hole Croquembouche might be just the side dish you are searching for. Watching your figure? This gluten free and dairy free recipe has 434 calories, 0g of protein, and 0g of fat per serving. This recipe covers 1% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe serves 1. Head to the store and pick up corn syrup, candy decorations such as m&m's, doughnut holes of any flavor, and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 45 minutes.

Instructions

Using tape, cover cone with paper.

Place cone on turntable if using.

Arrange 1 ring doughnut holes around base of cone, placing as closely together as possible. Insert toothpick through each doughnut hole into cone to attach doughnut hole to cone, leaving end of toothpick sticking out (you'll push it in later with thimble).

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Base

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Toothpicks

Attach second ring of doughnut holes above first, again packing tightly and staggering so doughnut holes in second ring are not directly above doughnut holes in first ring.

Continue in same manner to attach remaining doughnut holes. For top tiers, if desired, slice off small amount of each doughnut hole on side facing toward cone to make shape more tapering. Finish covering cone with 1 doughnut hole attached to top of cone.

Using thimble, push in toothpicks until not visible.

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Toothpicks

Decorate by pushing candies and leaves into gaps between doughnut holes. If candies won't adhere, dip in corn syrup-water mixtur before attaching.

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Corn Syrup

Dip

Water

If desired, drizzle with chocolate or caramel sauce. Croquembouche keeps, covered loosely with aluminum foil and refrigerated, 2 to 3 days.

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Caramel Sauce

Chocolate

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Aluminum Foil

Test-kitchen tip: Shredded coconut on a platter around the croquembouche can give the feeling of snow. For a healthier option, substitute round cherry tomatoes or cherries for the doughnut holes.

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Shredded Coconut