Best Soft Asiago Cheese Candy Canes Recipes

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HOMEMADE CANDY CANES



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Try making these candy canes during the holidays. They will look extra special hanging on your Christmas tree. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 50m

Yield 16 canes.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 teaspoon butter
1 cup sugar
1 cup water
1 cup light corn syrup
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
1 teaspoon peppermint or spearmint extract
6 drops red or green food coloring

Steps:

  • Grease two baking sheets with butter; set aside. In a large saucepan, bring the sugar, water, corn syrup and cream of tartar to a boil. Cook, without stirring, until a candy thermometer reads 280° (soft-crack stage)., Remove from the heat; stir in extract and food coloring. Immediately pour onto prepared pans in eight 8-in. strips. Let stand just until cool enough to handle, about 1-2 minutes., Working quickly, roll each strip into a 10-in. log. Cut each into two 5-in. lengths. Curve the top of each to form the handle of a cane. Cool completely. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 110 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 14mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.

LAYERED CANDY CANE DESSERT



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This fabulous dessert has the magical flavor of candy canes plus the bonus of an Oreo cookie crust. And it looks like a winter wonderland. -Dawn Kreuser, Green Bay, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 25m

Yield 24 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 package (14.3 ounces) Oreo cookies
6 tablespoons butter, melted
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons 2% milk
1 carton (12 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed, divided
3/4 cup crushed candy canes (about 7 regular size), divided
2 packages (3.3 ounces each) instant white chocolate pudding mix
2-3/4 cups cold 2% milk

Steps:

  • Pulse cookies in a food processor until fine crumbs form. Add melted butter; pulse just until combined. Press onto bottom of a 13x9-in. dish. Refrigerate while preparing filling., Beat cream cheese, sugar and milk until smooth. Fold in 1 cup whipped topping and 1/2 cup crushed candies. Spread over crust., Whisk pudding mix and milk 2 minutes; spread over cream cheese layer. Spread with remaining whipped topping. Refrigerate, covered, 4 hours. Sprinkle with remaining candies just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 251 calories, Fat 13g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 20mg cholesterol, Sodium 250mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (25g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

SOFT ASIAGO CHEESE CANDY CANES



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Relish these cheesy breadsticks twisted into candy canes and served with pesto - a delicious appetizer!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Appetizer

Time 1h

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 package (16 ounces) hot roll mix
1 egg
2 tablespoons butter or margarine, softened
1 cup water
1 3/4 cups grated Asiago cheese
1 teaspoon red food color
1 egg, beaten
1/3 cup olive or vegetable oil
3 tablespoons basil pesto

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°. Line 2 cookie sheets with cooking parchment paper. Make roll mix as directed on package, using 1 egg, the butter and water, and adding cheese to dough when mixing.
  • Divide dough in half. Mix food color into half of dough. Divide each half into 24 pieces; roll each piece on lightly floured surface into 8-inch rope. Twist 1 red and 1 plain rope together; press ends to seal. Form each twist into candy cane shape. Place candy canes 2 inches apart on cookie sheets; brush with beaten egg. Let stand 5 minutes before baking.
  • Bake 10 to 15 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from cookie sheet to wire rack; serve warm or cool slightly.
  • Mix oil and pesto. Serve breadsticks with pesto oil for dipping. Store breadsticks in tightly sealed container at room temperature up to 24 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 125, Carbohydrate 9 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 1 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Breadstick, Sodium 250 mg

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