The
continued popularity of beer in confections has led to many creative
applications, which may very well be the golden ticket for St. Patrick’s Day on
March 17. If beer and confections don’t seem like a natural pairing, keep
reading for inspiration to concoct your own beer-inspired confections.
Photo: Delish
/ The Liddabit Sweets Candy Cookbook © 2013
Beer & Pretzel Caramel
Few things pair with beer like pretzels, but why eat plain old pretzels when you can eat pretzels drenched in beer caramel?!
Beer Marshmallows
Pillowy homemade marshmallows spiked with dark stout beer, enveloped in dark chocolate and sprinkled with crushed pretzels may fill the dreams of a true beer enthusiast. Considering adding this flavor and texture bomb to your product lineup.
Beer Jelly Beans
Expand your beer-themed offerings with these fun beer-flavored jelly beans packaged in a clever keepsake tin.
Smoke and Stout Caramel Chocolate Bar
This chocolate bar by Vosges Haut-Chocolat appeals to the senses with the addition of stout beer, smoked salt and burnt sugar caramel.
Guinness Pretzel Truffles
This truffle recipe trades the cream for Guinness stout beer and adds an element of crunch with…you guessed it, crushed pretzels.
Not
only would these hoppy confections be a great match to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, but they would also add to your repertoire for Father’s Day, Oktoberfest
and creative and unique gifts for beer lovers. Cheers!
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