USN’s Halloween-Themed Outreach for Orthodontics Continues

The University of Southern Nevada teamed up with Chris Hanmer, executive pastry chef from The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Las Vegas, as guests on MORE on KVVU-TV (FOX-Las Vegas) to continue its effort to spread the word about what treats children, teens and adults with braces should avoid during Halloween. Chef Hanmer offered a very creative and easy idea for a delicious Halloween treat that everyone can enjoy and won’t damage expensive orthodontic appliances. Check out the video below and click on “keep reading” for the recipe.

White Chocolate Popcorn

Ingredients

8 oz                        White Chocolate

Flavoring of your choice (cayenne, five spice, cinnamon, cocoa, expresso, etc.)

Method

1. Place the white chocolate in a large bowl and put it over a water bathe set on low heat.  Warm the chocolate until it is melted, about 5-10 minutes.
2. Prepare a baking dish with ice water.
3. When the white chocolate in melted remove from the heat and let sit at room temperature for about 3 minutes.
4. Fill a plastic pastry bag with the white chocolate and cut the tip off, do not make the hole at the end to large.
5. Plunge the pastry bag into the ice water and give a light squeeze. Repeat, moving a little bit over to make room for the next one.
6. Let the “Popcorn” sit in the ice water for about 3 minutes to set all the way.
7. Remove the “Popcorn” from the ice and place it on a pan lined with paper towels. Let the “Popcorn sit for about 30 minutes before adding the flavor.
8. Place a small amount of the “Popcorn” in a bowl or small bag, add your favorite spice, candy or any other flavor that you like and mix well.
9. Can be made 1 week ahead and will last 2 weeks in a air tight container