Chocolate fondant is a sugar dough made from real chocolate and used by confectioners mostly for decorating cakes.
What is chocolate fondant used for
It is used to cover cakes, make various figurines and decorations. You can even use it to make flower and leaf decorations for your culinary creation.
Chocolate fondant dries quickly, is relatively stable and holds its shape. Because of this, it is often preferred by confectioners for making intricate patterns and fine details when decorating cakes.
What is chocolate fondant made of
Chocolate fondant is made with white, milk, or dark chocolate that is melted and mixed with corn syrup, golden syrup, or glucose syrup.
You can buy chocolate fondant from cake vendors.
If you choose to use chocolate chips instead of real chocolate when making your chocolate fondant, there are instructions on the package for exactly how to use them in your recipe.
When working with chocolate fondant, remember:
- If it melts while you are working with it, stop and leave it in a cool place to harden;
- Make sure your hands are cool (put them under cold water or in a bowl of ice. Make sure they are dry before you start working again);
- Put the chocolate in the fridge for a few minutes;
- Work in a cool or cold room.
How to store chocolate fondant
To store chocolate fondant that is freshly made, place it in an airtight plastic bag or box and keep it at room temperature for up to four months.
If you plan to store it for longer, wrap the chocolate fondant tightly in a suitable wrapper and place it in an airtight, freezer bag or box. That way it will be stored in the freezer for up to two years.
Use chocolate fondant for:
- homemade muffins;
- chocolate sponge cake;
- brownie.
