Save to Pinterest A festive dessert platter featuring a colorful assortment of homemade rock candies holiday-themed chocolates and sparkling sugar confections perfect for adding a sweet eye-catching centerpiece to your holiday table.
Ingredients
- Rock Candy: 2 cups granulated sugar ¾ cup water ½ cup light corn syrup ½ tsp flavored extract (peppermint, cherry, or lemon) Food coloring (red, green, or as desired) Powdered sugar (for dusting)
- Holiday Chocolates: 200 g high-quality dark chocolate, chopped 100 g white chocolate, chopped Holiday sprinkles or edible glitter
- Sugar Confections: 1 cup assorted gumdrops ½ cup candied fruit (cherries, orange peel, etc.) ½ cup sparkling sugar or edible glitter
Instructions
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- Step 1:
- Line two baking sheets with parchment paper and lightly dust with powdered sugar.
- Step 2:
- For the rock candy, combine granulated sugar, water, and corn syrup in a heavy-bottomed saucepan. Stir constantly over medium heat until sugar dissolves.
- Step 3:
- Increase heat and bring to a boil without stirring. Continue cooking until mixture reaches 300°F (150°C) on a candy thermometer (hard crack stage).
- Step 4:
- Remove from heat immediately. Add flavored extract and a few drops of chosen food coloring. Swirl gently to combine.
- Step 5:
- Carefully pour the hot syrup onto the prepared baking sheet. Let cool for 5–10 minutes, then use a buttered knife to score into pieces or break into shards once fully set (about 1 hour). Dust with more powdered sugar to prevent sticking.
- Step 6:
- For holiday chocolates, melt dark and white chocolate separately using a double boiler or microwave in short bursts.
- Step 7:
- Pour melted chocolates into festive silicone molds or spread onto parchment, swirling white into dark for a marbled effect. Sprinkle with holiday sprinkles or edible glitter. Let set at room temperature or refrigerate until firm, then unmold or break into pieces.
- Step 8:
- Arrange rock candy, chocolates, gumdrops, candied fruit, and sparkling sugar on a large platter in a decorative holiday pattern. Serve immediately or store candies in airtight containers.
Dries dishes, utensils, and cookware neatly after cooking, keeping your countertop organized and clutter free.
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Dries dishes, utensils, and cookware neatly after cooking, keeping your countertop organized and clutter free.
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Save to Pinterest Required Tools
Heavy-bottomed saucepan Candy thermometer Parchment paper Silicone chocolate molds (optional) Mixing bowls Spatula Large platter
Allergen Information
Contains soy and dairy (chocolate). May contain traces of nuts if chocolates are processed in shared facilities. Corn syrup may not be suitable for those with corn allergies. Always check ingredient labels for hidden allergens.
Nutritional Information
Calories: 280 Total Fat: 8 g Carbohydrates: 50 g Protein: 2 g
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