If you love the flavor of creme de menthe but not its alcohol content, you can make a non-alcoholic topping by combining cream, butter and mint-flavored candy chips. Simple and quick to make in your microwave or on your stove, you can serve it to anyone from toddlers to tee-totalers. If you prefer the added zing of a liqueur, mix up a batch of homemade creme de menthe to pour over ice cream, pound cake or fresh fruit.
Non-Alcoholic Topping
Step 1
Combine the whipping cream, butter and creme de menthe chips in a 2-cup microwaveable bowl.
Step 2
Microwave the mixture on high for 45 seconds and remove the bowl from the microwave.
Step 3
Stir until the mixture is smooth and the candy is completely melted.
Step 4
Serve the topping over ice cream, cake or fruit. Refrigerate any leftovers.
Homemade Creme de Menthe
Step 1
Combine the sugar and water in a saucepan to make a syrup.
Step 2
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer it for five minutes.
Step 3
Cool the syrup. The saucepan should be cool to the touch.
Step 4
Add the peppermint extract, vodka and glycerine to the syrup and mix well.
Step 5
Pour the mixture into a clean bottle with a lid.
Step 6
Seal the bottle and shake the mixture well.
Step 7
Allow the creme de menthe to sit for two weeks before using.
Tips and Warnings
- If you prefer to make non-alcoholic creme de menthe topping on your stove, combine the whipping cream, butter and creme de menthe candy chips in a 1-quart saucepan. Cook over low heat, stirring until the candy is melted.
- Use an immaculate bottle for your homemade creme de menthe. Sterilize it, if possible, or use the sanitizing cycle on your dishwasher. Buy food-grade glycerine for your homemade creme de menthe. It's available online and at stores selling wine-making supplies.
Things You'll Need
- 1 cup whipping cream
- 1 tbsp. butter
- 1 cup creme de menthe candy chips
- 2-cup microwaveable bowl
- 2 cups white sugar
- 2 cups water
- 2-quart saucepan
- 2 1/4 tsp. pure peppermint extract
- 3 cups 80-proof vodka
- 1 tsp. food-grade glycerine
- Bottle with a lid
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