Make colorful and botanical sprinkles at home

Making sprinkles at home is simpler than it sounds and also allows you to control the ingredients and colors used. Aquafaba, the liquid resulting from cooking chickpeas, acts like vegetable whites and ensures the perfect texture to create strands that dry into crunchy treats. In addition to being economical, it is a sustainable and innovative solution for the confectionery industry.

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With just a few ingredients and a little patience for drying, you’ll have custom sprinkles, fresh and ready to elevate any dessert.

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To start cooking, start with simple recipes, read the recipe carefully and follow the step-by-step instructions.

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Maintain organization in the kitchen, using basic tools and making sure knives are sharp.

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You should also heat pans and ovens, use low heat to avoid burning food, and pay attention to signs of food such as smell and color.

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Separate and measure all ingredients before lighting the fire. This prevents you from wasting time searching for something in the middle of preparation

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For beginners, low or medium heat is ideal because it gives more time to react and prevents the food from burning.

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Naturally, the first attempts are not perfect. Cooking is a learning process

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Check step by step:

ingredients

• 250 ml aquafaba (chickpea liquid)
• 100 grams of sifted powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
• Gel dye

Preparation method

1. Separate the aquafaba from the can of chickpeas or pressure cook the chickpeas for 15 minutes and use the cooled liquid.
2. Whisk aquafaba in a clean bowl until soft peaks form that resemble soft egg whites.
3. Add the sifted powdered sugar little by little, whisking constantly, until a smooth, glossy and stiffer cream is formed.
4. Add vanilla extract and colored gel, and mix until you reach the desired color.
5. Place the mixture in a piping bag fitted with a small tip or cut a thin tip off the bag.
6. Line a baking tray with baking paper or a silicone mat and make long, thin strands, keeping space between them.
7. Leave it to dry at room temperature for about 24 hours, until it is completely solid.
8. Divide the threads into small pieces, and if you want, sieve them to remove dust and standardize the size.