36 Inch Styrofoam Cones Recipes

TRUFFLE TOPIARY

Steps:

• In a microwave-safe bowl, melt 1 package of chocolate chips. Add 3/4 cup condensed milk; mix well. Stir in orange extract. Cover and chill until firm enough to shape, about 45 minutes. Repeat 2 more times with remaining chips and milk, adding peppermint extract to 1 portion and almond extract to the other., Shaping truffles: Shape chilled mixture into 1-in. balls; place on 3 separate waxed paper-lined baking sheets. Chill 1-2 hours or until firm. , Melt white candy coating in a microwave-safe bowl. Dip orange-flavored balls in coating and return to waxed paper to harden. Melt remaining white candy coating again and dip balls once more to thoroughly cover. Let harden., Melt chocolate candy coating in a microwave-safe bowl. Dip peppermint-flavored balls in coating and return to waxed paper to harden., Roll the almond-flavored truffles in ground almonds. , Making the tree: Brush the Styrofoam cones with remaining chocolate if desired. Using toothpicks, stick 1 end into each truffle and the other end into the cone, covering entire cone with truffles.

DOUGHNUT-HOLE CROQUEMBOUCHE

Steps:

• Using tape, cover cone with paper. Place cone on turntable if using.
• Arrange 1 ring doughnut holes around base of cone, placing as closely together as possible. Insert toothpick through each doughnut hole into cone to attach doughnut hole to cone, leaving end of toothpick sticking out (you'll push it in later with thimble).
• Attach second ring of doughnut holes above first, again packing tightly and staggering so doughnut holes in second ring are not directly above doughnut holes in first ring.
• Continue in same manner to attach remaining doughnut holes. For top tiers, if desired, slice off small amount of each doughnut hole on side facing toward cone to make shape more tapering. Finish covering cone with 1 doughnut hole attached to top of cone.
• Using thimble, push in toothpicks until not visible.
• Decorate by pushing candies and leaves into gaps between doughnut holes. If candies won't adhere, dip in corn syrup-water mixtur before attaching.
• If desired, drizzle with chocolate or caramel sauce. Croquembouche keeps, covered loosely with aluminum foil and refrigerated, 2 to 3 days.

HOLIDAY MACARON TOWER RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Make the macaron batter: In a large bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar and almond meal. Set aside.
• In a separate large bowl, beat the egg whites with an electric hand mixer until the egg whites stay stuck to the sides of the bowl when tilted.
• Add the granulated sugar and beat until soft peaks form.
• Gradually add the dry ingredients to the whipped egg whites and fold with a rubber spatula until just combined.
• Transfer half of the batter to another bowl.
• Make the gingerbread flavor: To one bowl, add the cloves, ginger, nutmeg, cinnamon, and allspice, and gently fold to combine.
• Make the red velvet flavor: To the other bowl, add the cocoa powder and red food coloring, and gently fold to combine.
• Transfer the batters to 2 separate piping bags or zip-top bags.
• Pipe a bit of batter in each of the 4 corners of the baking sheet, then lay a piece of parchment paper on top and press against the batter dots to seal. Pipe the batter onto the baking sheet in ¾-inch (2 cm) circles, spacing about ½ inches (1 ¼ cm) apart. Gently tap the baking sheet against the counter to release any air bubbles.
• Let the macarons rest at room temperature for 1 hour, until a skin forms on the surface.
• Preheat the oven to 300˚F (150˚C).
• Bake the macarons for 20 minutes.
• Make the filling: In a large bowl, cream together the butter and shortening until smooth.
• Add the salt, cloves, cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla, and eggnog, and beat to incorporate. Add the powdered sugar, a bit at a time, and beat until well combined and the filling is smooth.
• Transfer the eggnog filling to a piping bag or zip-top bag.
• Pipe the filling onto a macaron, then sandwich with another macaron. Repeat with the remaining ingredients.
• Let the macarons rest in the refrigerator for at least 6 hours, or overnight.
• To assemble the tower, insert a toothpick into the styrofoam cone, leaving ½-inch (1 ¼ cm) exposed. Gently press a macaron onto the toothpick. Repeat around the rest of the cone with the remaining macarons.
• Enjoy!

CROQUEMBOUCHE

Steps:

• Place a dot of chocolate on a serving plate large enough to accommodate a 3-by-9-inch Styrofoam cone; place the cone on top of the chocolate and let stand until set, about 10 minutes. Using an offset spatula, cover the cone in the melted chocolate; refrigerate until firm, about 15 minutes.
• Break a toothpick in half and insert it, broken-end first, into the bottom edge of the cone. Place a frozen cream puff on the end of the toothpick. Continue this process around the bottom edge of the cone, placing cream puffs so that they touch. Continue placing cream puffs in this manner as you travel up the cone, occasionally placing a macaron on a toothpick instead of a cream puff. At the very top of the cone, insert a toothpick upright and place a macaron on top, also upright. Dust the centerpiece with confectioners' sugar using a sieve. Tuck flowers among the cream puffs and macarons. Allow the assembled croquembouche to come to room temperature and serve.