The Belgian candy that sparked an epic vendor battle.
To begin with, Kok is not, blow, coke, snow, charlie, c, or nose candy! Nor is it your carbonated beverage drink. It is actually a small Greek treat that’s like a cream pie. And of course it is definitely not a pie. It’s sort of like a cookie and sort of like a cake: Two palm-size (or smaller) circles of soft, cakey cookie with creamy pastry cream filling in between, dipped in light simple syrup, and topped with a chocolate glaze. A glaze that artfully drips onto the sides of the kok. Kok is a popular dessert in Greece, and is fairly easy to make. It’s also easy to find fresh ready-made kok at any zaxaroplasteio (pastry shop). A dessert fit for all occasions which is the reason for its popularity. Well that and of course the chocolate glaze. A thin layer of glaze made with melted chocolate and cream dresses its top. However, it’s the combination of vanilla pastry cream filling and chocolate topping is what gives it that defined balance of flavors. You can actually taste each component of the kok without any of it overpowering the other. An amazing experience for the tongue, wouldn’t you say? You can also find a few other flavors of kok. Lots of pastry shops make a strawberry custard version topped with chocolate glaze which is seasonal, as well as a chocolate-filled kok rolled into coconut. The traditional flavored kok is that which no one seems to get enough of. So whatever flavor you decide to indulge in or bring as a gift to a friend it is sure to be a hit! Enjoy! Serves: 35 to 40 of these little treats can be made from one batch. INGREDIENTS: For the cookies: 2/3 cup of sugar 6 eggs, separated 1 cup of flour 6 1/4 tablespoons of cornstarch For the filling: 1 cup + 100 ml of whole milk 2/3 cup of heavy cream 6 tablespoons + 1 teaspoon of sugar 1 egg 1 egg yolk 1/3 cup of cornstarch For the syrup: 2/3 cup of water 3/4 cup of sugar For the chocolate glaze: 4 tablespoons cocoa powder 5 tablespoons sugar 4 tablespoons water 2 ounces margarine 1 egg yolk, beaten INSTRUCTIONS: Preheat the oven to 200C. Cream 3/4 of the sugar and the egg yolks. Beat the remaining sugar and egg whites to stiff peak stage. Add half the egg white mixture to the egg yolk mixture, stir lightly and slowly add the the flour and cornstarch. When mixed, add the remaining egg white mixture. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper. Using a pastry bag, squeeze out small cookies the size and shape of vanilla wafers: circles about 4 cm in diameter and ½ cm high. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, until golden. Cool on a rack. Place milk and cream in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Combine sugar, cornflour, egg and egg yolk, and add 1/3 of the warmed milk and cream mixture before it boils. Stir well, then pour back into the saucepan and continue to stir. As soon as the cream melds and begins to bubble, remove from heat. Empty the cream into a clean bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and set aside to cool. When the cream cools, stir gently with a wire whisk to soften, then place a small amount of cream (1-2 teaspoons) of cream on the flat side a cookie and place the flat side of another on top to create each pastry. Boil the sugar and water together for 2 minutes. Allow to cool slightly, then dip one side of the filled kok cookie in the syrup. Set aside, syrup side up, on wax paper. Prepare the chocolate icing by melting the margarine and stir in all the ingredients but the egg yolk. When the mixture is smooth and well combined, stir in the egg yolk. Pour chocolate icing over the cakes. Refrigerate for 2 hours before serving.. Dip the kok into the chocolate glaze on the same side as the syrup. Refrigerate in a covered pan or dish for 1/2 hour before serving. By Pam Kanavos honestcooking.com
Cuberdons or ‘rode neuzen’ (‘red noses’ in English) are traditional Belgian candies that have incited a battle between two sellers in Ghent. Who will win the ‘war of the noses’?
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Fudge isn't everyone's favorite thing. In fact, plenty of candy snobs wrinkle their noses at it. Admittedly, I can't think of the last time I had fudge that wasn't a little dried-out and sad. But give fudge a chance: it's easy to make, the ingredients are inexpensive, and making it at home gives you the freedom to tweak the recipe and add whatever you want to it (I like mine with toasty walnuts and a good dose of salt).
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12 Nose chocolates are made to order for you. Looking for something special for your event? These may be the extra touch you are looking for. These solid chocolates are available with high quality premium milk chocolate, white chocolate or dark chocolate. Each chocolate comes wrapped in a clear cellophane bag and tied with ribbon color of your choice. Please choose your chocolate flavor and ribbon color from the drop down list when placing your order. The chocolate measures 2 1/4" x 1 3/4". Since all items are hand made, there is always a chance of variances to the finished product. This adds to their charm. All chocolates are made to order and put into production immediately after your order is placed to guarantee freshness unless you would like it made and sent closer to your event date. Please let me know your event date if you would like me to delay your order. Orders are filled in the order they are received, however, please let me know if you need your item sooner. I may be able to accommodate you depending on my current work load. Your order will be ready to ship in 1-3 business days. USPS Priority shipping usually takes 2-3 days to reach you. Once the post office has possession of your order, I have absolutely no control of your order. I will send your tracking number once your order ships so you are able to get the tracking progression on the www.usps.com website. When removing your chocolates from its packaging, please handle with care as some areas may be fragile. By placing your order, you are agreeing to my shop policies. Please let me know if you need a larger quantity and I'll be happy to make a custom listing just for you. I love working with my customers to see their vision come to life. Let me know your thoughts! Thanks for checking out my listing!!
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