In the video, Claire from the BA's kitchen attempts to make gourmet Twizzlers. She describes Twizzlers as firm, stretchy, and hollow licorice with a shiny appearance. Claire experiments with different ingredients and techniques to replicate the texture and flavor of Twizzlers, including using fruit concentrates, flour, sugar, and food coloring. Despite challenges with achieving the correct texture and hollow center, she makes progress and plans to continue refining the recipe. The video highlights the trial-and-error process of gourmet cooking and Claire's determination to recreate a beloved candy.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. The speaker, Claire, is trying to make a gourmet version of Twizzlers licorice.
2. Twizzlers are made from licorice and have a firm, stretchy texture with a shiny appearance.
3. The classic Twizzler has a hollow center and a flat surface on the bottom.
4. Claire is trying to recreate the texture and flavor of Twizzlers using various ingredients.
5. The ingredients listed on the Twizzler packaging include corn syrup, enriched wheat flour, sugar, and artificial flavors.
6. Claire is using a combination of fruit juice, sugar, and flour to create the flavor and texture of Twizzlers.
7. She is experimenting with different methods to achieve the desired texture, including using gelatin and cooking the mixture to a higher temperature.
8. Claire is also trying to create a hollow center in her homemade Twizzlers using a hot glue gun and a metal skewer.
9. The speaker's mom is a big fan of Twizzlers and is eagerly awaiting the homemade version.
10. Claire has made several batches of homemade Twizzlers, but has not yet achieved the perfect texture and flavor.
11. The recipe for the gourmet Twizzlers includes cooking down cherry juice and strawberries, combining it with sugar, corn syrup, and flour, and cooking the mixture to 240°F.
12. The mixture is then transferred to a greased surface and cooled until firm, before being extruded through a pasta attachment and cut into 6-inch lengths.
13. The homemade Twizzlers are then twisted and trimmed to achieve the desired shape and texture.