Rocky Road Shot

Back in December, I made over 30 dozen Shotibles.  There were four varieties of Christmas themed Shotibles for parties and gifts. By the time the month was over, I was burnt out and needed a break.  So, now, five months later, I’m ready to get back in the kitchen.  Fittingly, for my comeback, I’ve chosen to go with Rocky Road. 

For the glass, I wanted to go with a chocolate flavor, but I didn’t want to use pure chocolate because it’s way too dense.  I also thought that chocolate sandwich cookies have too specific of a taste.  I compromised, and used a combination of the two. I combined cookie crumbles and margarine, and then mixed in melted milk chocolate.

For the filling, I made a marshmallow mousse using marshmallows, milk, whipping cream and marshmallow flavored vodka.  I mixed in chopped almonds and dark chocolate chunks.  

Champagne Shot

It’s been three weeks since I last updated the blog.  I took a little bit of a holiday break.  So, now we’re a week into the New Year.  Relative to an entire year, we’re still pretty close to the New Year’s holiday, so I don’t feel it’s too late to post my Champagne Shotible.

For the glass, I wanted to use something light and airy.  I chose to use angel food cake.  I used a box mix to bake them and then cored each, which I must say was no easy task given the angel food cake's spongey texture.

For the filling, I made a Champagne butter cream frosting.  First I simmered two cups of Champagne until it reduced down to a quarter of a cup making a sort of Champagne syrup.  I allowed that to cool.  Meanwhile I blended confectioners’ sugar and butter for the filling base.  Once the syrup was cooled, I mixed it into the base.  I then added a tablespoon of regular Champagne.

For the topping, I used some fun little round white sprinkles reminiscent of the tiny bubbles in a glass of Champagne.