Indulge in the sweet delight of Poured Fondant Petit Four Icing. This easy-to-make icing is perfect for adding a velvety and glossy finish to your petit fours. With its smooth texture and decadent taste, it will elevate your pastries to a whole new level. Spend just a few minutes preparing this delightful icing and watch your petit fours become the star of the dessert table. Perfect for any occasion, this recipe is a must-try for any baking enthusiast.
Ingredients
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 3 tablespoons water
- 2 tablespoons light corn syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Food coloring (optional)
Directions
- In a medium-sized bowl, sift the powdered sugar to remove any lumps.
- In a small saucepan, combine the water and light corn syrup.
- Heat the mixture over low heat, stirring constantly, until the corn syrup is dissolved.
- Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
- Pour the mixture over the sifted powdered sugar and whisk until smooth and well combined.
- If desired, add a few drops of food coloring and mix well until the desired color is achieved.
- Allow the icing to cool slightly before using. It should be thick yet pourable.
- To ice petit fours, place a wire rack on top of a baking sheet to catch any excess icing.
- Dip each petit four into the icing, letting the excess drip off. Use a fork or spatula to help coat the sides evenly.
- Transfer the iced petit fours back to the wire rack to set. If desired, decorate with sprinkles or drizzle with additional icing.
- Allow the icing to fully set before serving. Enjoy the deliciousness!
Interesting Facts
Poured fondant icing is commonly used to decorate petit fours, small bite-sized cakes that are perfect for afternoon tea or special occasions.
The smooth and shiny appearance of poured fondant icing adds an elegant touch to any dessert.
You can customize the icing color to match the theme or event by adding food coloring of your choice.
This icing can also be used to frost cookies, cupcakes, and other sweet treats.
Poured fondant icing is great for making intricate patterns and designs, perfect for those who love to showcase their artistic talents while baking.