The first time I learned about snowflake crisps, I was watching famous Chinese vlogger Li Ziqi prepare treats for a festival. I was intrigued by the mixture of butter, marshmallows, crackers, dried fruits, nuts, seeds, etc. It looked like really loaded marshmallows, a concept I found really intriguing.
It’s always fun to see candy being made, but it’s actually pretty inspiring when you see it being made at home. For the longest time, I’d intended to try making it myself, but I somehow couldn’t get around to it. I’d buy the ingredients and they’d get consumed by my kids before I could find the time to try making it.
A little time ago, I dared myself to get off my lazy butt and just do it (I usually have to do this for me to stop procrastinating) and ended up loosely following a recipe I found online. By loosely I meant that, like an idiot, I eyeballed measurements a lot.
The resulting product was much softer than the crispy/crunchy candy it seemingly ought to have been (that’s the impression I got from the video anyway). They call it a nougat, something I’m not really too fond of. No matter, my son, the older one and the only foodie among my brood, was a big fan. I liked it too, but it was maybe a little too chewy for my old teeth.
There you go – the little thrill of being able to create candy at home. In this small life, I feel good about making something that tastes good. This time around, it was the snowflake crisp, thanks to the inspiration of Li Ziqi (and a random Instagram reel that nudged me to teeter at the edge of my seat and eventually fall into action). I intend to improve the recipe over time. Or stick to it better. Eyeballing is proving to be a character flaw that will eventually lead to my ruin.
What about you? What candy do you make at home? Have you tried a snowflake crisp? What texture is it really supposed to have?
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