5 Cannabis-infused Treats To Try This Holiday Season

Holidays are all about celebrations, family, friends, music, dance, and don`t forget drool-worthy food. From the cookie brimming Christmas mornings to heart-melting Thanksgiving Turkey dinners, the festive holidays are all about relishing the joyous holiday flavors.

Now, how about you try adding an edgy, unique flavor to these holiday treats? This year, add these five delicious and nutritious cannabis-infused treats to your must-try list. The magic plant will heighten your senses and relax you to make sure you both party and rest well this season.

1. Cannabis Cheesecake

What is a holiday without a big slice of cheesecake with a crispy crust and dreamy, creamy filling?  So try this extraordinary infused mango cheesecake recipe that’s a touch of fruity, earthy and just the right amount of cheesy!

What You Need:

1/2 cup butter

4 teaspoons granulated sugar

20 graham crackers

3 tablespoon gelatine powder

1 cup cream cheese

1/2 cup whipping cream

1 tablespoon lemon juice

2 cups mango puree

1 tablespoon CBD tincture

Sliced Mangoes

How To Prepare:

1. Add the biscuits and sugar to a chopper and crush them into fine crumbs.

2. Mix butter with these crumbs and spread the mixture into a thin layer at the bottom of a spring-form tin. Refrigerate it.

3. Whisk heavy cream and cream cheese into a smooth mixture and add lemon juice.

4. Add the gelatine powder to the mixture along with whipped cream, 1 cup mango puree, CBD tincture, and mix well.

5. Pour on top of the crumbs base and refrigerate for 8 hours.

6. In a bowl, add the gelatine powder and 1 cup mango puree to create the topping mixture.

7. Pour the topping mixture over the cake and refrigerate to let it set.

8. Garnish with mango slices to serve.

Tip: Explore some tropicana strain for this recipe by decarboxylating the buds in the microwave and infusing it with butter before adding. Try strains with a hint of mango flavor for some exceptional taste.

2. Cannabis Chocolate Cups

The best way to ease your holiday sweet tooth is with this incredible chocolate cup recipe that is simply brimming with cacao, melted chocolate, and CBD.

What You Need:

1/2 cup coconut butter

1 tablespoon vanilla extract

1/4 cup maple syrup

1/2 cup chocolate chips

1 cup cacao powder

1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract

1 tablespoon CBD oil

Salt

How To Prepare:

1. Melt the chocolate chips in a small bowl and cover small cups with them. Freeze them for some time.

2. In a bowl, add the cacao powder, butter, vanilla extract, peppermint extract, CBD oil, maple syrup, and a pinch of salt. Mix thoroughly to create a thick paste.

3. Pour the mixture into the frozen cups and freeze them again.

4. Remove and pour melted chocolate to garnish and serve.

3. Weed Marshmallow

Chugging some delicious hot chocolate? Well, add these exceptional weed marshmallows that will leave you relaxed, amazed, and mellow.

What You Need:

1 cup powdered sugar

1 tablespoon vanilla extract

3 tablespoons gelatine powder

1 tablespoon CBD tincture

1/2 cup corn syrup

1 cup cold water

1/2 teaspoon salt 

How To Prepare:

1. Add gelatine to a bowl containing cold water and whisk.

2. Add the cannabis tincture, corn syrup, 1/2 cup water, and salt to a saucepan and heat it.

3. Check the temperature and cook till it reaches 240F. Remove from the stove.

3. Add the sugar mixture to the gelatine while constantly whisking at a low speed. Change the speed to high, add vanilla extract, and whisk for about 15 minutes till it forms a thick mixture.

4. Coat a baking paper spread on a tray with oil and pour the mixture to form a thin layer. Cover it with another baking sheet and let it stay overnight.

5. Garnish with powdered sugar and cut into small pieces before use.

4. Peppermint Crushes

The bold flavors of peppermint shout holiday like nothing ever. And that is why we bring to you these peppermint crushes soaked in Cannabis to elevate your festive holiday spirit.

What You Need:

2 cups white chocolate

1/2 cups peppermint candy canes

1 tablespoon cannabis tincture

Colorful sprinkles

How To Prepare:

1. Place the candy canes inside a bag and crush them.

2. Melt the white chocolate using the double boiler method and add the crushed candy to it along with the tincture.

3. Mix well and pour it onto a cookie sheet spread on a plate.

4. Spread colorful sprinkles and let the mixture cool completely.

5. Break into small pieces and enjoy!

5. CannaNog

This holiday try eggnog the cannabis way. And who knows, this might just become the beginning of a weedy holiday tradition.  

What You Need:

5 eggs

1 tablespoon vanilla extract

2 cups whole milk

/2 cup sugar

1 1/2 cups heavy cream

3 tablespoon salted cannabutter

Grated Nutmeg

How To Prepare:

1. Whisk egg yolks till light and add sugar.

2. Whisk until the sugar dissolves and include infused butter, cream, milk, and vanilla.

3. Whip egg whites to create soft peaks in a bowl and some sugar.

4. Mix and refrigerate the eggnog. Garnish with grated nutmeg to serve.

Conclusion

The rush and hush of holidays need good edible companions that can make your party days more fun and stay-at-home days as relaxing as possible. So try these drool-worthy cannabis treats this holiday season that will soak you in the festive spirit but in its own, unique way – brimming with terpenes, cannabinoids, and love from nature!