A festive dessert showcasing colorful rock candies, holiday chocolates, and sparkling sugar confections.
# List of Ingredients:
→ Rock Candy
01 - 2 cups granulated sugar
02 - ¾ cup water
03 - ½ cup light corn syrup
04 - ½ teaspoon flavored extract (peppermint, cherry, or lemon)
05 - Food coloring (red, green, or as desired)
06 - Powdered sugar for dusting
→ Holiday Chocolates
07 - 7 ounces high-quality dark chocolate, chopped
08 - 3.5 ounces white chocolate, chopped
09 - Holiday sprinkles or edible glitter
→ Sugar Confections
10 - 1 cup assorted gumdrops
11 - ½ cup candied fruit (cherries, orange peel, etc.)
12 - ½ cup sparkling sugar or edible glitter
# How to Make It:
01 - Line two baking sheets with parchment paper and lightly dust with powdered sugar.
02 - In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, stir together granulated sugar, water, and light corn syrup constantly over medium heat until the sugar dissolves.
03 - Increase heat and bring the mixture to a boil without stirring. Continue until it reaches 300°F (150°C) on a candy thermometer.
04 - Immediately remove from heat, then add the flavored extract and a few drops of food coloring. Gently swirl to combine.
05 - Carefully pour the hot syrup onto the prepared baking sheets. Allow to cool for 5 to 10 minutes, then score with a buttered knife or break into shards once fully set (approximately 1 hour). Dust with powdered sugar to prevent sticking.
06 - Melt dark and white chocolates separately using a double boiler or microwave in short bursts.
07 - Pour melted chocolates into festive silicone molds or spread onto parchment paper, swirling white chocolate 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.
08 - Arrange rock candy, holiday chocolates, gumdrops, candied fruit, and sparkling sugar on a large platter in a decorative holiday pattern. Serve immediately or store in airtight containers.
