Best Creme De Menthe Cream Puff Tree Recipes

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CREAM PUFF CHRISTMAS TREE



Cream Puff Christmas Tree image

I've been cooking up a Cream Puff Christmas Tree regularly for almost 50 years now, and it always receives the same enthusiastic reaction from friends and family.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 2h

Yield 30 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1-1/4 cups water
2/3 cup butter
1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
5 eggs
Filling:
2-1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
1/3 cup confectioners' sugar
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon rum extract, optional
Icing:
3 cups confectioners' sugar
1/4 to 1/3 cup half-and-half cream
Green liquid or paste food coloring, optional
Red candied cherries, optional
Additional confectioners' sugar, optional

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, bring water and butter to a boil over medium heat. Add flour and salt; stir until a smooth ball forms. Remove from the heat; let stand for 5 minutes. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. continue beating until mixture is smooth and shiny., Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls 2-in. apart onto greased baking sheets. (You will need about 62 puffs to make the tree.) Use a moistened finger to smooth any peaks., Bake at 400° for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown. Transfer to wire racks to cool., For filling, in a large bowl, beat cream until soft peaks form. Gradually beat in sugar and rum extract if desired until stiff peaks form., Insert round tip #7 into a pastry or resealable plastic bag; fill with the whipped cream. With a sharp knife, cut a small slit in the side of each puff. Insert pastry tip into slits; fill each puff with whipped cream. Refrigerate for up to 2 hours., For icing, combine confectioners' sugar and enough cream to achieve desired consistency. Stir in food coloring if desired., To assemble tree: Separate puffs according to size and shape, choosing the flattest ones for the bottom layer and the smallest ones for the top. Spread the bottom of 18 puffs with icing. Place on the serving platter, forming a 9-in.-diameter solid circle. , For the second layer, spread icing on the bottoms of 18 puffs, then position above the space of the base layer of puffs. , Continue building tree in this manner using about 14 puffs in third layer, about seven puffs in fourth layer, about four puffs in fifth layer and one puff on top., To decorate: Insert round tip #7 into a pastry or resealable plastic bag and fill with remaining icing. Drizzle over tree. Trim with cherries if desired., The completed tree may be loosely covered with plastic wrap and refrigerated for up to 2 hours. Just before serving, dust with confectioners' sugar if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 190 calories, Fat 12g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 74mg cholesterol, Sodium 80mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.

CREME DE MENTHE TRUFFLES



Creme de Menthe Truffles image

I found this in a box of recipe clippings and decided to give them a whirl. I'm so glad I did! The minty flavor is perfect for Christmas. -Joe Mattes, Amana, Iowa

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h

Yield 4-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup finely chopped pecans
1/2 cup butter, melted
1/4 cup creme de menthe
4 cups confectioners' sugar
2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
2 teaspoons shortening

Steps:

  • Combine pecans, butter and creme de menthe. Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar. Refrigerate, covered, until easy to handle, about 1 hour. , With hands lightly dusted with confectioners' sugar, shape mixture into 1-in. balls. Place on waxed paper-lined baking sheets. Chill until firm, about 30 minutes. , In a microwave-safe bowl, melt chocolate chips and shortening; stir until smooth. Dip balls in chocolate mixture; let excess drip off. Return to waxed paper; refrigerate until set. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 99 calories, Fat 5g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 5mg cholesterol, Sodium 14mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 0 protein.

CREME DE MENTHE SQUARES



Creme de Menthe Squares image

This layered bar hits all the sweet spots: It's airy, creamy, crunchy and the perfect mix of cool mint and rich chocolate. It has a vintage dessert appeal that no one in our family can resist. -Marilyn Blankschien, Clintonville, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield 9 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1-1/4 cups finely crushed Oreo cookies (about 14 cookies)
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1 teaspoon unflavored gelatin
1-3/4 cups cold 2% milk, divided
20 large marshmallows
3 tablespoons green creme de menthe
3 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 package (3.9 ounces) instant chocolate pudding mix
1 cup heavy whipping cream

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, mix crushed cookies and melted butter. Reserve 3 tablespoons for topping. Press remaining mixture onto bottom of a greased 8-in. square baking dish. Refrigerate 30 minutes., In a large microwave-safe bowl, sprinkle gelatin over 1/2 cup cold milk; let stand 1 minute. Microwave on high for 30-40 seconds. Stir until gelatin is completely dissolved. Add marshmallows; cook 1-2 minutes longer or until marshmallows are puffed; stir until smooth. Stir in creme de menthe. Refrigerate 15-20 minutes or until cold but not set, stirring often., Meanwhile, in a small bowl, gradually beat cream cheese until smooth. In another bowl, whisk pudding mix and remaining cold milk. Gradually beat into cream cheese., In a large bowl, beat cream until soft peaks form; fold into marshmallow mixture. Spoon half of the mixture over prepared crust; refrigerate 10 minutes. Layer with pudding mixture and remaining marshmallow mixture; top with reserved crumbs. Refrigerate 2 hours or until set.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 371 calories, Fat 21g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 58mg cholesterol, Sodium 232mg sodium, Carbohydrate 43g carbohydrate (27g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

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