RICE CRISPIE MOLDS

SUGGESTIONS FOR CRISPIE MOLD USE

Rice Crispie Treats, Soap, Paper Casting, Decoupage, Gelatin, Peanut Butter Crispies, Plaster of Paris, Cheese, Butter, Bath Toys, Chocolate, Microwave Cakes, Sand Toys or Clay, Fudge, Ice or Ice Cream or.....

Make a microwave cake

 

Use any cake mix. Mix as directed on the package. Spray your Crispie mold with vegetable spray. Sprinkle with flour. Pour the cake mix into the mold until you reach half capacity. Microwave for 60 to 90 seconds or until the mix is dry on top. Remove from the mold by inverting and  tapping sharply on a plate or cooling surface. Let cool and then frost.

Some other ideas....Use small cakes as decoration on full size cakes. On shapes with recessed centers, fill center with a fruit filling after frosting. Or fill the mold with cake mix until one quarter capacity. Microwave, cool and then fill balance with ice cream. Freeze and then remove from mold at serving time.

 SAMPLE RECIPES

•  Rice Crispie Treats
  
  Place 1 small box of Rice Crispies (approx. 6 cups) into extra large bowl:
  ADD TOGETHER IN SAUCEPAN:  : 
  2 cups brown sugar
  2 Sticks butter or margarine
  1 ¾ Cups White Karo Syrup                                                                  
  Boil 3 minutes, remove from heat
  Add: 1 can Borden Eagle Brand Milk
  Boil 3 additional minutes
  Pour over rice crispies - mix well
  Spray Pam into mold (first time only) Fill the mold with
  mixture.  Remove immediately from mold, place on wax paper.
  Makes approximately 25 shapes      

•  Crispie Fruit Cakes:
  
  YOU WILL NEED:
  16  TBS margarine
  1 ½ lbs. marshmallows
  1 lb. graham crackers, finely crushed
  10 ounces dates, chopped
  6 ounces mixed dried fruit, chopped
  1/2 cup maraschino cherries, chopped
  1/3 cup assorted nuts, chopped
  In large saucepan, melt margarine and marshmallows.   Combine all remaining ingredients in a large bowl.  When marshmallows are melted, pour over fruit mixture.  Mix well.  Pack in Crispie molds (tightly)  and knock them out immediately.      Makes approx. 12 shapes

•   Peanut Butter Crispies:
  
  1 cup light corn syrup
  1 cup sugar
  1 cup peanut butter
  6 cups Rice Crispies

  Measure corn syrup and sugar into large sauce pan. Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently until sugar dissolves and mixture begins to boil.
  Remove from heat. Stir in peanut butter, mix well. Add Rice Crispies, stir until well coated.
  Spray Pam into mold (first time only.  Fill molds with mixture.  Remove immediately from mold. Place on wax paper. Seal finished product with plastic wrap.  (Also delicious with tiny chocolate chips.)

•  Potpourri
  
  Combine 1 cup of potpourri (you may want to remove or crush the large pieces) with 1 oz. Tacky Glue or 3 TBS fabric stiffener. Mix thoroughly. Pack into a mould treated with vegetable spray. Microwave for one minute. Turn out, let dry.
  
•  
Plaster of Paris

Mix the plaster according to the instructions on the package. Two cups of plaster makes about two MOLDINGS shapes. There is no need to treat the moulds with any release agent. After filling the mould with the wet plaster, knock mould evenly on the counter to remove air bubbles. Let stand. The mould will get hot in the curing process. When it is cool, microwave it for about 30 seconds, then remove by holding the tab, invert mould and knock on a firm surface (do not twist). Let dry on a Wire rack. Paint as desired.

•  Paper Cast  
  
  Cut a roll of toilet tissue in half and place in bowl of water until saturated. Pour 1-2 cups of water, 4 TBS of fabric stiffener (or 2-3 oz Tacky Glue), and 1/3 of tissue into a blender. Blend on high. Pour blended mixture into strainer and drain off excess water. Spray inside of mould with vegetable spray, then rinse lightly with hot water to remove excess oil. Spoon mixture into mould. Press mixture out of paper. You do not have to fill the center of mould to the top. It will still work if the center is concaved. Place mould in microwave on high for 2 minutes. Remove from microwave and allow to cool, then microwave on high another 2 minutes. Mould is done when paper releases from sides of mould. Release paper cast by gently tapping mould on counter. Microwave your paper cast shape on paper towel 5 minutes or until dry. May be air dried also (about 2 hours). Embellish as desired. You may use any type of paper in place of the toilet tissue.
  
  
•  Pizza Pockets
  
  Pizza Sauce Frozen white roll dough balls Pizza filling (cheese, pepperoni, ham, olives, mushrooms, etc.)
  
  Let the frozen dough balls raise according to their instructions, or make your own pizza dough. Using two balls per mould (about 11/2 oz) roll out dough as thin as possible. Spray moulds with vegetable spray. Drape dough over mould slightly pushing dough in to cover the inside of the mould leaving enough outside of the mould to cover the pizza mix and make a closed shape. Mix up your pizza filling and scoop into mould over dough. Pack well. Fold over excess dough to cover the back. Knock these out onto a cookie sheet. Poke a couple of times on top with a fork or toothpick. Bake @ 350 for about 15 minutes or until brown.
  
•  Candles
  
  One pound of paraffin wax will make about 5 shapes. Follow regular instructions for candle making. Use a candle release agent. To release the candle, pull the sides of the mould away from the wax. After removing candle from the mould, heat an ice pick or straightened hanger and poke through middle of wax shape. Thread wick through hole, securing wick on the bottom with a wick clamp.
  
•  Gelatin Shapes
  
  Follow the basic instructions on your box of gelatin, decreasing cold water by 1/4 cup. Pour into moulds and let set up as normal. To remove your shape, dip mould in hot water for 8 to 10 seconds. Shake mould lightly, then invert and knock out onto serving plate. Please note that adding some fruits or whipped topping will prevent gelatin from setting up. The JigglerTM recipe also works great.
  
•  Mofabs
  
  Mofabs are molded fabric shapes. Cut any fabric (except metal- lic) into small pieces 1/2 to 1 inch in size. For 2 cups of fabric, , you will need 2 oz Tacky Glue or 1 1/2 oz fabric stiffener. Coat , fabric thoroughly, packing into mould treated with vegetable spray. Microwave for 90 seconds, knock out of mould, let cool. Decorate with glitter, buttons, lace, etc.
  
•  Resin Cast
  
  Mix according to the instructions on container. This will need to be done in layers. Suggest 2-4 layers. Fill bottom of mould, let set for a few minutes, add small items like computer parts, hardware, coins, candy, etc. Let this set up about 1 hour. Continue to repeat the process until the mould is full. Leave this in the mould 24 to 48 hours before removing. Remove by pulling the sides of the mould away from the resin. You can also make a night light by inserting an automatic night light completely sealed unit into the resin a layer that will insure the stability of the light. Be careful to make the light level and keep the electrical prongs exposed.
  
•  Scrambled Eggs
  
  3 eggs
  dash of milk
  your favorite seasonings
  
  Blend ingredients together. Spray mould with vegetable spray. Fill each mould 1/2 to 3/4 full. Microwave for 60 to 90 seconds. Knock out on to a serving plate.
  
  
•  Soap On A Rope
  
  Glycerin soap works the best! Melt 4-6 oz. of glycerin in a microwave safe glass container (30 seconds at a time). Do not overheat. Mix in dye and fragrance to desired strength. Pour soap into mould. Cut a piece of nylon or cotton rope. Insert the two ends into the middle of the soap. Let harden about one hour. Pull sides of mould away from soap. Knock out. Do not pull out by the rope. Other soaps may be used.
  
  
•  Microwave Cakes
  
  You may use any cake mix. Mix as directed on the package. Spray your mould with vegetable spray. Pour the cake mix into the moulds to half capacity. Microwave for 60 to 90 seconds or until mix is dry on top. Remove from the mould by inverting and tapping sharply on a plate or cooling surface. Let cool, then frost!
  
  Variations:
  Use small cakes as decorations on regular full size cakes.
  Fill mould with cake mix to 1/4 capacity. Microwave, cool and fill balance with ice-cream. Freeze, then unmold at serving time.
  
  
•  Decoupage
  
  Cut strips of paper into small pieces. Wrapping paper works great. Spray outside of mould with vegetable spray. Wipe off excess. In a small bowl, pour some fabric stiffener or thin bodied tacky glue. Brush the solution onto a single piece of paper and starting at one end of your shape, cover the mould by each piece of paper overlapping the prior piece. When the mould is completely covered, brush a light coat of stiffener or glue over entire shape. Different papers may be used for added effect. Place mould in microwave for one minute. Paper will peel off in the shape of the mould when it is done. You may need to microwave for additional time. When it is dry, you can
  embellish as desired. You may even fill the shape with "surprises" and glue a cardboard backing on.
  
  
•  Strawberry Butter
  
  1/2 cup butter
  10 oz. frozen strawberries (about 8 or 9) 1 cup powdered sugar
  
  Cream butter and sugar thoroughly. Defrost strawberries to room temperature, drain and discard excess juice. Add to butter and sugar. Blend until smooth. Fill moulds. Freeze. Unmold by placing in a bowl of hot water about 15 minutes before serving.