Description
Indulge in a whimsical dessert with these Caramel Straws featuring pastel-colored noodles drizzled with a rich caramel sauce. This creative dish is both visually stunning and delicious, perfect for a fun and unique dessert experience.
Ingredients
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Caramel Sauce:
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Pastel Noodles:
- 4 ounces rice noodles or glass noodles, cooked and cooled
- Pastel food coloring (pink, blue, yellow, green)
- 1 teaspoon neutral oil (for separating noodles)
- Edible glitter or sprinkles (optional for garnish)
Instructions
- Caramel Sauce: In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine sugar and water. Cook until sugar dissolves and turns golden amber. Whisk in cream, then stir in butter, vanilla, and salt. Let cool slightly.
- Pastel Noodles: Divide noodles into bowls, add food coloring, toss with oil. Arrange colored noodles on a plate. Drizzle with caramel sauce. Optionally, sprinkle with edible glitter. Serve immediately.
Notes
- This dish is a creative dessert or party presentation.
- Top with whipped cream, coconut flakes, or crushed candy for extra flavor.
- Chill noodles for a firmer texture before drizzling with caramel.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
