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Sweet treats
Gluten Free Valentine Chex® Mix Ingredients
Chocolate Ricotta Mousse
• 9 c Rice Chex® Mix • 1 c white chocolate almond bark • 1/2 c peanut butter • 1/4 c butter • 3/4 c powdered sugar • 1/2 c red, white and pink candycoated chocolate candies • 1/4 c red or pink jimmies/sprinkles
Ingredients • 6 oz dark chocolate, chopped • 15 oz container partskim ricotta cheese • 1/4 c fat free half & half • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract • Raspberries or small strawberries (optional) • Mint leaves (optional)
Directions
*Additional Ideas* Look for decorated cellophane bags in craft or paper goods stores. Fill bags with mix and tie with festive ribbons for a Valentine’s Day gift. Dip the top of a flat bottomed ice cream cone in melted white chocolate, and then dip in red or pink sprinkles. Let chocolate harden and then fill cones with mix.
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Place cereal in a large bowl. In small microwavable bowl, microwave baking chips, peanut butter and butter uncovered on High 1 minute to 1 minute 30 seconds, stirring every 30 seconds, until melted and smooth. Pour peanut butter mixture over cereal, stirring until evenly coated. Place 1/2 of the cereal mixture in 1-gallon food-storage plastic bag. Add powdered sugar. Seal bag; shake until well coated. Spread on waxed paper or foil to cool, about 15 minutes. Meanwhile, stir candies and sprinkles into remaining cereal mixture. Spread on waxed paper or foil to cool, about 15 minutes. In serving bowl, mix both cereal mixtures. Store in airtight container.
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PBJ Hearts Ingredients • 1 -in and 3-in heart-shaped cookie cutters • 2 slices bread • 1 tbsp peanut butter • 1 tbsp strawberry jam/jelly
Directions Cut out both slices of bread with the 3-inch heart cookie cutter. Cut a 1-inch heart shape from the center of one slice of bread; discard scraps. Spread the solid heart bread slice with the peanut butter. Top with cut heart bread slice and fill small heart opening with jelly.
Directions Place chopped chocolate in a small microwave-safe bowl. Microwave, uncovered, on 70% power (mediumhigh) for 1 minute; stir. Microwave on 70% power for 1 to 2 minutes more, or until chocolate is melted, stirring every 15 seconds. In a food processor bowl, combine cheese, half & half, and vanilla. Cover and process until combined. Add melted chocolate while food processor is running. Process until well combined. Spoon into demitasse cups or small bowls. Serve immediately, or cover and chill for up to 24 hours. If desired, garnish with fresh berries and mint leaves.