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Make Disneyland’s Famous Mint Julep At Home

As the weather starts to heat up here in California, we sure could all go for a refreshing Mint Julep right about now. Normally, summertime in the parks means a stop at Disneyland’s famous Mint Julep Bar. There’s nothing better or more refreshing than this delightful beverage. However, with the park being closed, acquiring this Disneyland staple is almost impossible. Not to worry, because we have a Disneyland Mint Julep recipe for you to enjoy at home!

Make Disneyland's Famous Mint Julep At Home

Here’s the ingredients you’ll need for your very own Mint Julep:

  • 3 Cups of Sugar
  • 8 Cups of Water
  • 1 Cup of Creme de Menthe Syrup
  • 1/3 Cup of Frozen Lemonade Concentrate
  • 1/3 Cup of Frozen Limeade Concentrate
  • Green Food Coloring (a few drops, optional)
  • Bourbon (optional)

Garnish:

  • Lemon Wedges
  • Mint Sprigs
  • Maraschino Cherries

Directions:

  1. In a large saucepan, mix sugar and water. Bring to a boil by stirring occasionally.
  2. Cool mixture for 5 minutes, then pour into large pitcher.
  3. Add creme de menthe syrup, lemon and limeade concentrates, and a few drops of green food coloring. Then stir to mix.
  4. Refrigerate until liquid is completely cooled.
  5. Pour liquid into glass over ice. Add lemon wedges, mint springs, and maraschino cherry garnish.
  6. Add 1 shot of bourbon to each glass (optional).

There you have it! Just in time for summertime, a delicious Mint Julep. Until Disneyland opens its gates again, we’re definitely making a couple batches ourselves.

If you happen to make your own Disneyland Mint Julep at home, make sure you post your picture and tag @ChipandCo on Instagram.

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Make Your Favorite Disney Halloween Recipes From Your Home Now

During these times, Disney has been helping all of us by spreading a little magic to our homes. Now, with their Halfway 2 Halloween celebration, fans can enjoy the spooky season a little early.

Disney ‘s Halloween season is six months away, however, they’re bringing some of that spooky fun to homes around the world. Thanks to their #DisneyMagicMoments program, Disney is sharing some recipes of their most favored seasonal eats. Your whole kitchen will smell like fall and get you in the Halloween spirit. Not to worry, there’s plenty of pumpkin on this list of recipes. Recipes will be linked with each item.

For breakfast, start your day with these delicious Pumpkin Pancakes. Top with butter and syrup, or we like to top ours with whipped cream, and you can’t go wrong.

Make Your Favorite Disney Halloween Recipes From Your Home Now

For lunch or dinner, you have to try this hearty Pumpkin Soup. This dish isn’t just tasty, it’s gluten-free and vegan-friendly!

Now, it’s time for our favorite kind of treats, the sweet ones!

First, try these flaky and golden Pumpkin Twists. These are the perfect snack with a hint of pumpkin and sweetness.

This next treat reminds us of pumpkin pie during the fall! These Pumpkin Bars are perfectly bite-sized, but pack a lot of yummy flavor.

Last on this pumpkin tour, is the delectably delightful Pumpkin Creme Brulee. This dessert is sure to brings smiles and the spirit of the Halloween to your homes.

Let’s not forget the master of all Halloween ceremonies himself, Jack Skellington! The Nightmare Before Christmas Inspired Cookies add a touch of whimsy and spooky to your kitchen. The whole family can have fun baking these cute and festive cookies!

We hope you can try some of these recipes can help get you in the spirit of #Halfway2Halloween! If you do create any of these eats, be sure to show us by tagging @ChipandCo on Instagram!

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Apple Crisp From Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa Recipe!

apple crisp

Who said Apple Crisp is only good during fall? This delicious dessert is good all year-round!

This dish appears on the Napa Rose menu at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa from time to time but you don’t have to wait for it because now thanks to D23 we have the recipe so you can make it at home!

Take a look:

INGREDIENTS:

Apple Crisp filling

  • 1 1/2 pounds of crisp apples
  • 3 tbsp of unsalted butter
  • 3/4 cups of sugar
  • 1/4 cup of fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp of Calvados (apple brandy)
  • 2 tsp of cornstarch

Crumble topping

  • 1 cup of all purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup of sugar
  • 1/2 cup of brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup of oats
  • 1/4 cup of chopped pecans
  • 1/4 cup of shredded coconut
  • 3 tbsp of unsalted butter

Manchego cheese ice cream

  • 8 egg yolks
  • 3/4 cup of sugar
  • 2 cups of heavy cream
  • 3 cups of half & half
  • 1 vanilla bean split lengthwise
  • 1/2 pound of Manchego cheese cut into 1 inch cubes

INSTRUCTIONS:

Apple Crisp filling

  • Peel the apples and cut them into 1/4 inc dice and set aside
  • Melt the butter in a large sauté pan over medium heat, then add the sugar and stir for 2 minutes until the sugar melts
  • Add the apples and cook for 3 minutes or until the apples begin to soften
  • Combine the lemon juice, Calvados and cornstarch in a small bowl and mix until the cornstarch is dissolved
  • Add the mixture to the pan with the apples and cook for 4 minutes until the juices thicken
  • Serve warm

Crumble topping

  • Preheat the oven to 350 F
  • In a large bowl combine the flour, sugar, brown sugar, oats, pecans and coconut and stir well
  • Melt the butter and then slowly add it to the mixture
  • Pour the mix onto an un-greased cookie sheet, breaking up large clumps with your fingers
  • Bake for 10-14 minutes and set aside to cool
  • Break up any remaining big pieces to achieve a crumbly consistency

Mango cheese ice cream

  • Whisk together the egg yolks and sugar until is fluffy and set aside
  • Combine the cream, half & half and vanilla bean in a saucepan over medium-high heat and simmer
  • Add 1 cup of hot cream into the egg yolk mixture whisking constantly
  • Pour the egg-cream mixture back into the saucepan and cook for 4 minutes stirring constantly, then pour mixture into a large bowl
  • Add cheese cubes and stir
  • Cool to room temperature stirring constantly. Once cooled pour it through a fine mesh sieve into a large bowl
  • Discard cheese and vanilla bean
  • Refrigerate custard until cold then freeze in an ice cream maker according to manufacturer’s instructions

Now is time to serve your Apple Crisp! 

  • Spoon apple filling into serving dish and sprinkle with crumble topping
  • Serve with a scoop of Manchego cheese ice cream on the side or on top!

We hope you enjoy this yummy Apple Crisp recipe and had fun baking with your family!

Credit: D23

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Ohana Banana Foster Bread Pudding Recipe!

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Tired of baking that banana bread during this quarantine? Why not upgrade it with this recipe from Ohana!

This Banana Foster Bread Pudding is a popular dessert from Disney’s Polynesian Resort and now you can recreate it at home with this easy recipe.

So turn on your tv, put on Lilo & Stitch and start baking!

INGREDIENTS:

  • 8 cups of cubed Ohana pineapple bread or Challah bread
  • 5 eggs
  • 3 cups of milk
  • 1/2 tsp of salt
  • 1/2 tsp of nutmeg
  • 1 1/2 cups of sugar
  • 1/2 cup of corn syrup
  • 1/2 cup of salted butter
  • 1/2 cup of sugar
  • 1/2 cup of brown sugar
  • 1 cup of heavy cream
  • 1 tsp of vanilla extract
  • 1 pinch of salt
  • 1 cup of spiced rum or 2 tbsp of rum extract
  • Banana slices
  • Vanilla ice cream

INSTRUCTIONS:

  • Toast the Ohana or challah bread in the oven at 350F for 15 minutes
  • Mix the eggs, milk, salt, 1 1/2 cups of sugar and nutmeg and whisk until the sugar is dissolved
  • Spread the toasted bread in a rectangle casserole dish, then pour the mixture over it. Let it stand for 10 minutes
  • Bake in a preheated oven at 325F for 40-60 minutes or until the top is crunchy and custard is soft but not runny. Let it cool for 5 minutes before cutting
  • Mix the corn syrup, butter, 1/2 cup of sugar and brown sugar then add to a sauce pan, once you bring it to a low boil, add the heavy cream slowly. Then add the rum and flambe (skip this if you are using the rum extract)
  • Cook for 10-15 minutes or until the caramel reaches 235F. Remove from heat and add extract (if you didnt use the spiced rum before) and salt
  • Cut the bread pudding and top with banana slices, caramel sauce and ice cream
  • Enjoy!

And remember Ohana means family, and family means no one gets left behind or forgotten. So share this delicious snack with your family and enjoy a magical day at home.

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#DisneyMagicMoments: Favorite Recipes for Your #Halfway2Halloween Celebration

From our friends at disneyparks.disney.go.com

Fri, May 15, 2020

#DisneyMagicMoments: Favorite Recipes for Your #Halfway2Halloween Celebration

by , Food & Beverage Content Relations Manager, Walt Disney Parks and Resorts

#DisneyMagicMoments: Favorite Recipes for Your Halfway to Halloween Celebration

For many of us, the Halloween season is a favorite time of year with all the creative costumes (for humans and pets!), festive parties, over-the-top decorations, and, of course, fabulous food!

In honor of our #Halfway2Halloween celebration, I was excited to feature a couple of my favorite Disney Halloween and fall recipes from years past. (Full disclosure – I love anything pumpkin!)

The challenge? I could not decide which were my top two favorites so I turned to my team to select their favorites. The challenge? We had a six-way tie!

So here you go – in no particular order – our favorite autumnal Disney recipes (plus a just plain adorable sugar cookie!) to celebrate Halfway2Halloween. And a bonus – the Pumpkin Crème Brûlée recipe is new and exclusive to Disney Parks Blog. Click the links below each photo for the downloadable recipe. Happy Halfway2Halloween!

Halfway to Halloween Pumpkin Twists from Disney Parks

These twists of pumpkin delight are super easy to make with frozen puff pastry. The pumpkin pie filling is what makes this delicious hand-held snack so special … for all you Halloweenies out there! Click here for a print-at-home version of this recipe.

Scrumptious Pumpkin Pancakes slathered with butter and syrup. ‘Nuff said. Click here for a print-at-home version of this recipe.

Halfway to Halloween Vegan Pumpkin Soup from Disney Parks

This gluten- and vegan-friendly Pumpkin Soup is a warm hug in a bowl. Great as a side dish or a main meal. Yes, please! Click here for a print-at-home version of this recipe.

Halfway to Halloween Jack Skellington Sugar Cookies from Disney Parks

Of course, we give Halloween icon Jack Skellington his own cookie! Have fun baking and decorating this treat any time of the year. Beverage choice – milk, of course! Click here for a print-at-home version of this recipe.

These Pumpkin Bars are bites of pumpkin heaven complete with a graham cracker crust. What’s not to love? Click here for a print-at-home version of this recipe.

Everything about this Pumpkin Crème Brûlée will “wow” family and guests. This French classic with a nod to the Halloween season is actually easier to make than you think and definitely worth the effort – promise! Click here for a print-at-home version of this recipe.

Keep checking back to the Disney Parks Blog for more #DisneyMagicMoments that include delicious Disney recipes. And be sure to share the magic with other Disney fans using the hashtag #DisneyMagicMoments. Happy cooking!