Cooking With Peeps – 5 Recipes

 

 

I found these recipes at MarshmellowPeeps.com

There’s some really yummy ideas here.

Peeps Pudding Cups

. In a bowl, mix some pudding with a drop of food coloring until you get a color you like.

Layer your colored pudding with sprinkles in a short glass or cup and top with a PEEP!

*For a healthier version, subsitute vanilla yogurt for pudding to get a healthy, calcium-rich snack!

 

Chantilly Cream Filled Oranges

INGREDIENTS:

2 pkgs. (5 ct.) PEEPS® Orange MarshmallowChicks
10 large naval oranges
4-1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
1 cup confectioners’ sugar
1/3 cup orange juice
2-1/4 tsp. orange extract
1 spring mint (optional)

DIRECTIONS:
1. Cut a thin slice off the bottom of each orange so it sits flat.

2. Cut off the top 1/3 of each orange. With a grapefruit spoon, scoop out pulp.

3. Invert oranges onto paper towels to drain.

4. Remove and discard seeds and membrane fromorange pulp; set aside.

5. In a mixing bowl, beat cream until it begins to thicken.

6. Add confectioners’ sugar and extract; beat until stiff peaks form.

7. Beat in orange juice.

8. Fold in reserved orange pulp.

9. Spoon into orange shells.

10. Cover and refrigerate until serving.

Before serving:
Top each with a PEEPS® Orange Marshmallow Chick and a sprig of mint.

The only place I see to buy orange Peeps is on

 

PEEPSicles

INGREDIENTS:

6 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped PEEPS® Bunnies
1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut or 1/2 cup peanuts (about 2 ounces), finely chopped
12 wooden craft sticks, available at candymaking–supply stores
12 PEEPS® Bunnies

 

DIRECTIONS:
1.Line a baking sheet with wax paper.

2.Place the chocolate in a heatproof bowl set over a pan of barely simmering water. Stir occasionally until melted and smooth.

3.Place the coconut or nuts on a plate.

4.Insert 1 craft stick about halfway into the bottom section of 1 Bunny. Dip into the chocolate, turning to coat completely. Holding the dipped Bunny over the bowl of chocolate, use a knife to scrape the excess chocolate off the back and bottom of the Bunny, letting it fall back into the bowl. Hold the Bunny over the plate of coconut or nuts and sprinkle to cover all sides.

5.Place the Bunny on the prepared baking sheet and repeat to dip the remaining Bunnies. Freeze until firm, about 30 minutes. Serve frozen. PEEPSicles can be stored in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 1 week.

 

PEEPS Pretzels
RECIPE PROVIDED BY: www.lovefromtheoven.com

INGREDIENTS:

Bag of pretzels
Melting chocolate
sprinkles of your choice
Marshmallow PEEPS Chicks

DIRECTIONS:

1. Melt chocolate according to package directions.

2. Dip your pretzels into the chocolate and tap it on the side of the bowl to remove excess chocolate.

3. Holding the pretzel over a bowl, pour sprinkles over to cover it.

4. Place pretzel on a sheet of wax paper to dry.

5. Once dried, use a bit of melting chocolate to adhere a PEEP to the top of your pretzel.

PEEPS Peach Fizz

INGREDIENTS:

6 PEEPS® Marshmallow Chicks (orange, if desired)
3 fresh peaches, peeled, halved, pitted and sliced or 1 can of sliced peaches
6 oz. pineapple juice
¼ cup frozen limeade or lemonade concentrate
¼ tsp. almond extract
3 cups club soda, chilled
8 oz. whipped topping
Finely crushed ice
Kitchen Tools Needed:

Food processor or blender
Stirring spoon
Measuring spoons
Six 12 oz. glasses

 

DIRECTIONS:
1. Add peaches to food processor or blender. Process until smooth to measure 2 cups pureé.

2. Stir in pineapple juice, limeade and almond extract.

3. Fill 12-ounce glasses 2/3 full with crushed ice.

4. Add 1/3 cup peach base to each, top with club soda and stir gently.

5. Place a dollop of whipped topping and a PEEPS® Marshmallow Chick on top of each. Serve immediately.

Warning:
Cooking elements used in this recipe must be handled with care. Parental supervision is advised.

Don’t you just love these? I hope you find some you want to make. I sure have.
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