What to do with Peeps?

Of course we were extremely busy this last Sunday. Easter Brunch of course, and sometimes on special days such as this, people don't have time for dessert. What I mean to say is that with all of the sweets that usually accompany Holidays, another dessert just cannot be had. But with every Holiday menu, I try make a few special items that reflect the season, and this year I made a Mile High Pineapple Coconut Hummingbird Cake, a Lemon Bar Raspberry Fool Parfait, and for the kids a Homemade Graham Cracker Burnt Peep S'more.

I know, I know. Peeps! Those gooey sugar coated marshmallow things in colors that should never be served as food, probably still tons left on supermarket shelves, waiting for the reduced section of your supermarket!
But let me tell you something, even though you may have thought about it but never done it...taking a blowtorch to a Peep transcends those little creatures into pure s'more heaven! Instead of burning like a regular campfire marshmallow, the sugar coating on the outside gets really crispy, like a marshmallow creme brulee. Add your favorite chocolate and graham crackers and i promise you wont be dissapointed!

To my surprise, the Peep s'mores were by far the best seller. Turns out, everyone is a kid on Easter. If you hurry, you might still find some leftover Peeps at you local grocer or you might have to wait until next Easter. The Peep Company only makes the chicks and bunnies once a year, but this dessert will be on my Easter menu for years to come!

Chef Sheena