INGREDIENTS
1 (3-ounce) package cream cheese, softened 2 cups powdered sugar Few drops orange extract Milk (optional) 1 cup granulated sugar 1 cup water 1 orangePREPARATION:
- Beat cream cheese in large bowl until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar, beating until fluffy. Blend in orange extract.
- If necessary, add milk, 1 teaspoonful at a time, for a thinner consistency.
- Candied Orange Rose
- Combine sugar and water in medium saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally.
- Meanwhile, thinly peel orange with sharp knife, leaving as much membrane on orange as possible.
- Carefully roll up peel, starting at one short end; secure with toothpick.
- Place on slotted spoon; add to hot sugar syrup.
- Reduce heat to low; simmer 5 to 10 minutes or until orange rind turns translucent. Remove from syrup; place on waxed paper-covered cookie sheet to cool. Remove toothpick.
