Sweet Success: Detroit baker gets business boost using social media
SOUTHFIELD, Mich. (WJBK) - It's not easy running your own small business. But baker Kass Beydoun is doing just that. He's using social media as a marketing tool and his treats are picture perfect.
He's gained quite a following on his Instagram page.
He joined us on Fox 2 News Morning to share a few recipes.
NO BAKE OREO TRUFFLES
1 pack Oreo cookies
1 8oz cream cheese (cold)
2 tbsp strawberry jam
1 package semi sweet chocolate chips
2 tbsp shortening
Directions:
Crush Oreo cookies in food processor until blended completely (no chunks).
With your hand , mix in the cream cheese and jam until dough forms.
Roll dough into 2 Inch balls and set in freezer for 30 minutes to an hour.
Melt chocolate and shortening in a separate bowl. (The shortening helps thin the chocolate to make dipping easier.)
Dip truffles and garnish with what you desire, set on parchment in fridge for 2-3 hours, overnight is best! Enjoy!
S'MORE CUPS
Ingredients:
12 mini graham cracker ready to bake crusts
2 cups semi sweet chocolate chips
2 cups heavy whipping cream
1 bag mini marshmallows
Directions:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees
Place mini graham cracker crusts on baking sheet.
Put chocolate chips and heavy cream in a bowl and microwave for 3-5 minutes or until cream is boiling and chips are melted.
Stir mixture until a smooth ganache forms and there are no more clumps.
Spoon mixture into crusts and place a handful of mini marshmallows into each crust cup on top of ganache mixture.
Bake for 3-5 minutes or until marshmallows and crust are golden brown. Enjoy!