Hey Becky! Mint Triangle Question

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Discussion Overview

This thread centers around participants discussing their experiences making Mint Triangle desserts, particularly focusing on the consistency and appearance of the topping. Several users share their outcomes and thoughts on potential issues related to ingredient measurements and preparation techniques.

Discussion Character

  • Anecdotal
  • Opinion-based
  • Exploratory

Main Points Raised

  • One participant mentions that their topping turned into a gel and did not cover the crust adequately, expressing concern about the appearance compared to the recipe image.
  • Another participant, identifying as a consultant, suggests that insufficient almond bark may have caused the issue, noting their own topping was firm and covered the crust well.
  • One user shares that their mixture changed consistency to a gel after adding melted almond bark but improved after mixing, questioning if the original poster misjudged the almond bark amount.
  • A participant confirms using the correct size pan and the specified amount of almond bark but still experienced a gel-like topping, indicating a desire for a creamier result.
  • Another user expresses frustration over the appearance of their dessert, noting that while it tasted good, it was messy and did not stiffen as expected.
  • One participant shares their success in making the dessert multiple times, suggesting that the temperature of melted ingredients or the type of cream cheese used could affect the outcome.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Views differ among participants regarding the consistency of the topping, with some experiencing a gel-like texture while others achieved a firmer result. No clear consensus emerges on the cause of the discrepancies.

Contextual Notes

Participants are sharing personal experiences with a specific dessert recipe, discussing variations in ingredient handling and preparation methods.

Who May Find This Useful

Consultants looking for insights into common challenges faced when making Mint Triangle desserts may find this discussion relevant.

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I tried to make these tonight. The topping turned into a gel, is this correct? It also didn't appear as thick or the same color as the picture. Yes I know those pictures are doctored but there was barely enough to cover the entire pan, you can see a lot of the crust through.

Haven't tried them yet, going to my in-laws, they will be my testers.
 
sounds like you didn't use enough almond bark. Mine covered the entire crust with a layer about 1/2 inch thick. it wasn't gel at all--was very firm after refrigerating.
 
Once I added the melted Almond Bark, it did change the consistency of the mixture. It was a bit like a gel. But I kept mixing it and by the time I spread it, everything was fine. The amount was perfect for me, so I'm wondering if maybe you misjudged the amount of the almond bark? Also, are you using the right size sheet pan--the medium one? I almost made the mistake of grabbing the large one. (I do that by accident sometimes because I have non-PC metal sheet pans that are larger than our "large" and so our "large" gets mistaken for a medium.)
 
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I did use the medium pan. It called for 10 oz of almond bark. Mine was a total of 24 oz with 12 squares so I used 5 squares. Maybe I'll add in more next time. I just pictured something creamer and mine defidentaly looked like a "gel".
 
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Okay I double checked the online video and mine did not look like that! I'm pretty good at following directions - ask anyone in my cluster, I'm the one to go to with questions about recipes!
 
I made these and they tasted great but were messy. The top never "stiffened" like the gal who made them in our cluster. I am going to email her and ask her what I may have done wrong. I love the taste, just want to know how to make them correctly so they can be served and look pretty. I had the "gel" look to the topping also and i know I had the ounces correct on the ingredients because I weighed it out. sigh... I don't like when I can't get something to turn out! Sure did eat them though!
 
Hmmmm, I'm really not sure.

I've made them 3 times, and they've turned out every time. I've used bark, and I've also used white chips - and they've been fine either way. The only thing I can think of is that when you are melting the bark/chips - maybe they are too warm when you stir them into the cream cheese?

OR - the other thing would be the type of cream cheese you are using. Is it just plain cream cheese? Or are you using a FF version. I can see where that would affect the outcome, because it's not as solid.
 
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Hmmmm, I'm really not sure.

I've made them 3 times, and they've turned out every time. I've used bark, and I've also used white chips - and they've been fine either way. The only thing I can think of is that when you are melting the bark/chips - maybe they are too warm when you stir them into the cream cheese?

OR - the other thing would be the type of cream cheese you are using. Is it just plain cream cheese? Or are you using a FF version. I can see where that would affect the outcome, because it's not as solid.
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I used regular cream cheese. My thought that the bark was maybe too warm - it reminded me of milk curdling almost.
 

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