HOMEMADE CRèME DE MENTHE RECIPE
A popular mint liqueur, learn how easy it is to make crème de menthe at home. The recipe uses a natural fresh mint infusion that's great in cocktails.
Provided by Colleen Graham
Categories Beverage Cocktail Ingredient
Time P3DT15m
Number Of Ingredients 4
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.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 73 kcal, Carbohydrate 8 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 0 g, Protein 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, Sodium 1 mg, Sugar 8 g, Fat 0 g, UnsaturatedFat 0 g
CREME DE MENTHE BARS
his is a very easy recipe. My son won a purple ribbon (which is higher than a blue ribbon) at the county fair when he was 10 years old. This was also his first paid 'catering' job for a graduation party when he was 12 (he's married now, so that gives you a clue as to how long I've had this recipe). Great brownies with a mint flavored filling.
Provided by Deirdre Dee
Categories Desserts Cookies Bar Cookie Recipes
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease one 9x13 inch baking dish.
- Beat the white sugar with 1 cup of the butter or margarine until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs. Then stir in the flour, salt, chocolate syrup and vanilla. Mix until combined.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 30 minutes. Let cool then frost with Creme de Menthe Frosting. Refrigerate until set. Then spread Melted Chocolate topping over top. Let sit until set and cut into bars.
- To Make Creme De Menthe Frosting: Combine the confectioners' sugar, 1/2 cup butter or margarine and creme de menthe. Mix until smooth.
- To Make Melted Chocolate Topping: Melt the chocolate chips and 6 tablespoons butter together. Stir until smooth and spread evenly over the top of the cooled filling.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 327.4 calories, Carbohydrate 40.2 g, Cholesterol 69.1 mg, Fat 17.6 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 2.4 g, SaturatedFat 10.7 g, Sodium 176.9 mg, Sugar 31.4 g
CREME DE MENTHE CAKE I
This quick recipe uses regular cake mix, any brand, and any type of whipped topping. It is a great dessert for after dinner, or anytime and especially a treat for St. Patrick's Day (easy way to get something "green"). You can use creme de menthe flavoring if you don't have the actual liqueur.
Provided by Bonnie
Categories Desserts Cakes Cake Mix Cake Recipes
Yield 14
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Prepare 1 box white cake mix as directed, except substitute 3 tablespoons Creme de Menthe flavoring or liqueur, for 3 tablespoons water.
- Pour into 13x9 inch pan and bake according to package directions.
- Remove from oven and while HOT, poke holes in cake with fork. Then pour chocolate syrup over the top. Refrigerate (or freeze, if desired). After cooling, mix whipped topping with 2 tablespoons of creme de menthe and spread on cake. Keep refrigerated. Freezes great!!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 317.9 calories, Carbohydrate 55.5 g, Fat 8.4 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 2.5 g, SaturatedFat 4.3 g, Sodium 269.7 mg, Sugar 39.5 g
CREME DE MENTHE COOKIES
This is my mother's Christmas recipe. She made these every year and whenever I smell them baking, I think of her. -Beth Cates, Hampton, Tennessee
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 25m
Yield about 2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large bowl, cream margarine and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in egg. In another bowl, whisk flour and salt; gradually beat into creamed mixture. Divide dough in half. Shape each into a disk. Cover and refrigerate 1 hour or until firm enough to roll., Preheat oven to 325°. Roll each portion of dough between 2 sheets of waxed paper to 1/4-in. thickness (dough will be soft). Cut with a floured 2-in. round cookie cutter. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake until set, 7-8 minutes. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool completely., In a small bowl, mix confectioners' sugar and enough creme de menthe to reach a spreading consistency. Spread evenly on bottoms of half of the cookies; cover with remaining cookies. In a microwave, melt chocolate chips; stir until smooth. Frost cookies.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 191 calories, Fat 8g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 120mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.
HOMEMADE CREME DE MENTHE
I was making all kinds of liquers last summer for Christmas gifts and stumbled across this recipe, but I don't remember where I found it. Very yummy- make sure you use a high-quality vodka for a really smooth finish(I found Seagram's Silver to be good quality for a great price). The lower-grade vodkas tend to give it too much of a bite. T
Provided by eknecht
Categories Beverages
Time P1mT15m
Yield 1 1/4 quarts
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Boil sugar and water together.
- Let cool.
- Combine all other ingredients in a large pitcher.
- Add sugar syrup, stirring to combine, and pour into clean sterilized bottles for storage.
- Age for a month.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 3711.8, Sodium 24.5, Carbohydrate 640.3, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 638.7, Protein 0.1
CREME DE MENTHE TRUFFLES
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
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
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
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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