Peppermint Bavarian Recipes

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• In a large mixing bowl, combine condensed milk and peppermint extract. Beat in enough confectioners' sugar, a little at a time, to form a stiff dough that is no longer sticky. Form into 1 inch balls, then place on waxed paper and flatten with fingers to form patties. Let patties dry at room temperature two hours, turning once.
• In a medium saucepan over low heat, melt chocolate with shortening, stirring often. Remove from heat. Dip patties, one at a time, into chocolate by laying them on the tines of a fork and lowering the fork into the liquid. Let cool on waxed paper until set.

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• Sprinkle gelatin on cold water to soften.
• Mix eggs, 1/4 cup sugar, the candies and salt in 2-quart saucepan. Gradually stir in milk. Cook over medium heat 7 to 10 minutes, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens and just begins to boil; remove from heat.
• Stir in softened gelatin until dissolved. Place saucepan in ice and water about 15 minutes or in refrigerator about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until mixture mounds when dropped from spoon. (If mixture is too thick, place saucepan in warm water; stir mixture until smooth. Refrigerate about 10 minutes or until mixture mounds when dropped from spoon.)
• Beat whipping cream and 3 tablespoons sugar in chilled medium bowl with electric mixer on high until stiff. Fold gelatin mixture into whipped cream. Gently fold in a few drops food color just until streaked with color. Pour into 4-quart mold. Cover and refrigerate 5 hours or until set. Quickly dip mold into hot water; unmold on serving plate. Immediately refrigerate any remaining bavarian after serving.

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• In a small saucepan, melt chocolate chips with 3/4 cup condensed milk over low heat, stirring occasionally. Line an 8-in. square dish with waxed paper; butter the paper. , Spread half of melted chocolate mixture into pan; chill for 5-10 minutes (let remaining melted chocolate mixture stand at room temperature). , In another saucepan, melt white baking chips. Stir in remaining condensed milk until smooth. Remove from the heat; add extract and food coloring. Refrigerate until set. Spread over chocolate layer; spread with reserved chocolate mixture. Refrigerate until set. Cut into 1-in. pieces.

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• Melt chocolate chips, chocolate square and margarine in a heavy medium saucepan on lowest heat, stirring often until chocolate is almost melted. Do not overheat. Remove from heat. Stir until smooth. Add condensed milk, peppermint extract and icing sugar. Mix well. Work with hands until pliable. Divide dough into portions. Work each portion into 1/2 inch rope. Cut with sharp knife into 1/2 inch pieces. Place on waxed paper to set. Sieve icing sugar over top. Makes about 8 dozen.