This kid-friendly version of a classic French Christmas treat subs doughnut holes for the traditional cream puffs. They're attached to a Styrofoam base to form a tall cone, which can then be decorated with candy or artificial leaves bought at craft stores.
Ingredients
Makes 1 croquembouche
Special Equipment
Step 1
Using tape, cover cone with paper. Place cone on turntable if using.
Step 2
Arrange 1 ring doughnut holes around base of cone, placing as closely together as possible. Insert toothpick through each doughnut hole into cone to attach doughnut hole to cone, leaving end of toothpick sticking out (you'll push it in later with thimble).
Step 3
Attach second ring of doughnut holes above first, again packing tightly and staggering so doughnut holes in second ring are not directly above doughnut holes in first ring.
Step 4
Continue in same manner to attach remaining doughnut holes. For top tiers, if desired, slice off small amount of each doughnut hole on side facing toward cone to make shape more tapering. Finish covering cone with 1 doughnut hole attached to top of cone.
Step 5
Using thimble, push in toothpicks until not visible.
Step 6
Decorate by pushing candies and leaves into gaps between doughnut holes. If candies won't adhere, dip in corn syrup-water mixtur before attaching.
Step 7
If desired, drizzle with chocolate or caramel sauce. Croquembouche keeps, covered loosely with aluminum foil and refrigerated, 2 to 3 days.
Test-kitchen tip: Shredded coconut on a platter around the croquembouche can give the feeling of snow. For a healthier option, substitute round cherry tomatoes or cherries for the doughnut holes.
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Harmonybunny
Snohomish,wa
7/24/2014
Looks better than a store bot one
Harmonybunny
Snohomish,wa
7/24/2014
Looks and is really good
Harmonybunny
Snohomish,wa
7/24/2014
We made for a 5th grade holiday project called "holidays around the world". We used 50 donut holes and plastic holly, and wrapped the green floral cone with saran wrap. Took a total of 30 minutes to assemble. Cost about $6.99 for donuts, and $3 for cone, toothpicks and holly.
melmehl
Orlando FL
12/18/2007
Cute! Red or green frilled cocktail toothpicks might be easier create, serve and adds a decorative finsh the tree.
clapmk
12/9/2007
This a very fun holiday project to do with kids-- especially little ones.
tsteel
New York, NY
12/7/2007
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