Ingredients
- A couple of fresh jalapeños
- 1 C water
- 2 C granulated sugar
- 1 C granulated sugar
CREAM CHEESE ICING
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 8 oz (2 stick butter)
- 16 oz (1 lb) powdered sugar (3 3/4 C)
- 1 Tbsp vanilla bean paste
Directions
Slice fresh jalapeno the long way to get strips. Discard seeds. Slice into thin strips. Bring the water and the 2 C sugar to a boil. Add the jalapeno strips. Simmer for 30 minutes. Be sure to run the fan depending on the heat of your jalapenos, this can be pungent! Strain and separate the strips and coat with the additional cup of granulated sugar.
Place on a parchment lined baking sheet. Let set at room temperature for a couple of hours and the sugar will form a crust around the jalapeno.
Have the butter and the cream cheese at room temperature. With the paddle attachment, cream the butter and cream cheese together and slowly incorporate the powdered sugar. Add the vanilla. Mix until light and creamy.