Alice's fondant filling is a classic confection used to make decadent chocolates. With its smooth, creamy texture and rich, velvety flavor, it provides the perfect contrast to the hard chocolate shell. This versatile filling can be easily customized to suit your taste preferences, using different flavorings, extracts, or even liqueurs to create a unique and indulgent experience. Whether you're a seasoned chocolatier or just starting out, this article will guide you through the process of creating the perfect Alice's fondant filling for your homemade chocolates.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
FONDANT FILLED CHOCOLATES
Create some of your chocolate box favourites at home - strawberry and orange creams and delicious after dinner mints.
Provided by Charlotte Oates
Categories Chocolates
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Place about half of your chocolate into a small pan over a very low heat (or bain marie if you prefer) and heat the chocolate until it reaches a temperature of 48ºC - Don't worry if not all of the chocolate has melted, it will continue to melt after it's removed from the heat.
- Decant the melted chocolate into a bowl and add a piece of the unmelted chocolate you set aside before. Stir the chocolate in until it has melted.
- Keep adding pieces of the unmelted chocolate until the temperature of the chocolate has been reduced to 32ºC. At this point it's ready to use.
- Remove any lumps of chocolate and set aside to use later - I like to put in onto greaseproof paper as then it's easy to peel off and use again (it can be difficult to remove hardened chocolate from a bowl).
- Pour the melted chocolate into the mould (or pipe if you prefer). Fill each of the squares you're using to the top. Once filled, tip the mould upside down over the bowl you stirred the chocolate in and tip out any excess - you're trying to create a hollow shell.
- Once the excess has tipped out have a quick check for any holes in the shells. If there are any holes then add in a little extra chocolate and tip again to remove any excess.
- Once you're happy with the shells, use a sharp knife to scrape any excess chocolate from the top of the mould.
- Put the mould into the fridge for at least half an hour to set.
- Scrape any leftover chocolate from the bowl back into the pan you used to melt the chocolate originally (this can then be used to make the base of the chocolates).
- Place the marshmallows (4 large marshmallows) and water (1 tsp) into a microwave dish and microwave on full power for 30 seconds to melt the marshmallows. After 30 seconds give them a stir, if there are any unmelted lumps microwave for a further 10 seconds.
- Sift in 50g of the icing sugar and mix with a spoon to combine. You'll find that you cannot combine all of the sugar by mixing. Once you've reached this stage then knead the fondant by hand to combine the remaining sugar (don't try and knead by hand before mixing, as it will be too sticky to handle).
- Spread the remaining icing sugar (25g) onto your work surface (the fondant will become sticky as you work with it. If it does, roll it in the icing sugar).
- Add about 5 drops of flavour to the fondant and knead to ensure it is evenly spread.
- Add a small amount of food colouring (if using) and knead until evenly spread.
- Fill the shells
- Remove your mould from the fridge.
- Gently push a small ball of fondant into each shell. It's very important that you check that none of the fondant is protruding above the top of the mould, as if it does it'll stick out of the bottom of the chocolate!
- Put to one side while you temper the chocolate for the base.
- Add about half of any unused chocolate you have in the packet to the chocolate you put back into the pan earlier and repeat steps 1-4 (above) to temper the chocolate. You can use the same bowl you used earlier even if it has some hardened chocolate in the bottom as it will melt in and help the tempering process.
- Once the chocolate has tempered, spoon or pipe it carefully over the top of the fondant - you want the chocolate to come above the top edge of the mould.
- Once all of the chocolates are covered, use a sharp knife to scrape off any excess chocolate.
- Put the chocolates into the fridge for at least half an hour to set.
- Once the chocolate has completely set, turn the mould over on a work surface. If you're using the silicon mould then carefully push each chocolate out of the mould. If any are being stubborn then pop the mould back into the fridge for a while longer to give them a bit more time to set.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 77 kcal, Carbohydrate 12.3 g, Protein 0.6 g, Fat 2.6 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Sugar 11.6 g, ServingSize 1 serving
ALICE'S FONDANT FILLING FOR CHOCOLATES
Recipe handed down from my mother-in-law. There are many variations of flavor included at bottom of recipe.
Provided by juliec
Categories Candy
Time 1h20m
Yield 36 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Combine ingredients in heavy saucepan. Boil until it reaches a soft ball stage. Pour into buttered dish to cool.
- After mixture is cooled, pour on clean surface and beat with wooden paddles until light and airy. Just as mixture "turns" mix in flavoring until thoroughly blended inches.
- Refrigerate to cool completely. Form into balls. Dip in desired chocolate.
- Variations:.
- Peppermint (peppermint extract to taste).
- Maple Walnut (maple flavoring to taste and finely chopped walnuts).
- Orange (orange extract to taste--a few drops to 1/2 teaspoon).
- Cherry (Maraschino cherries drained and quartered--pat dry).
- Cherry-almond (as above but add almond extract to taste).
- Almond (almond extract with a sliced almond on top of finished chocolate).
- Coconut (fine coconut plus vanilla).
- Rum (rum extract plus 1-2 teaspoons butter).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 63.5, Fat 2, SaturatedFat 1.3, Cholesterol 7.4, Sodium 2.6, Carbohydrate 11.6, Sugar 11.2, Protein 0.1
CHOCOLATE FONDANT
A gooey prepare-ahead dessert that's perfect for entertaining - it's all a matter of timing...
Provided by Gordon Ramsay
Time 1h
Yield Makes 9 fondants
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- First get your moulds ready. Using upward strokes, heavily brush melted butter (use 50g in total) all over the inside of the pudding mould. Place the mould in the fridge or freezer. Brush more melted butter over the chilled butter, then add a good spoonful of cocoa powder into the mould. Tip the mould so the powder completely coats the butter. Tap any excess cocoa back into the jar, then repeat with the next mould.
- Place a bowl over a pan of barely simmering water, then slowly melt 200g good-quality dark chocolate and 200g butter, both chopped into small pieces, together. Remove the bowl from the heat and stir until smooth. Leave to cool for about 10 mins.
- In a separate bowl whisk 4 eggs and 4 egg yolks together with 200g golden caster sugar until thick and pale and the whisk leaves a trail; use an electric whisk if you want. Sift 200g plain flour into the eggs, then beat together.
- Pour the melted chocolate into the egg mixture in thirds, beating well between each addition, until all the chocolate is added and the mixture is completely combined to a loose cake batter.
- Tip the fondant batter into a jug, then evenly divide between the moulds. The fondants can now be frozen for up to a month and cooked from frozen. Chill for at least 20 mins or up to the night before. To bake from frozen, simply carry on as stated, adding 5 mins more to the cooking time.
- Heat oven to 200C/fan 180C/gas 6. Place the fondants on a baking tray, then cook for 10-12 mins until the tops have formed a crust and they are starting to come away from the sides of their moulds. Remove from the oven, then leave to sit for 1 min before turning out.
- Loosen the fondants by moving the tops very gently so they come away from the sides, easing them out of the moulds. Tip each fondant slightly onto your hand so you know it has come away, then tip back into the mould ready to plate up.
- Starting from the middle of each plate, squeeze a spiral of caramel sauce - do all the plates you need before you go on to the next stage.
- Sit a fondant in the middle of each plate. Using a large spoon dipped in hot water, scoop a 'quenelle' of ice cream.
- Carefully place the ice cream on top of the fondant, then serve immediately. Repeat with the rest of the fondants.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 581 calories, Fat 40 grams fat, SaturatedFat 21 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 52 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 30 grams sugar, Protein 9 grams protein, Sodium 0.55 milligram of sodium
BUTTERCREAM FONDANT FOR CHOCOLATE CANDIES
This is an excellent fondant filling to be dipped in dark, milk or white chocolate. The recipe was handed down by my grandparents. This is a base and can be flavored before dipping. You will need a large marble slab or something comparable, a candy thermometer and candy paddles or a large spatula. The cooking time is short, but the molding takes some time. Do not stop molding once you start because if the sugar crystalizes, it will ruin the batch.
Provided by Onehornedone
Categories Dessert
Time 1h20m
Yield 4 cups
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- 1. Combine butter, sugar, milk, cream and cream of tartar in a large, heavy saucepan.
- 2. Stir until sugar is all moistened.
- 3. Place on high heat and stir to make sure everything is combined.
- 4. Bring to a boil and DO NOT STIR after it begins to boil.
- 5. Gently lower thermometer into boiling syrup.
- 6. Periodically use a brush of water to go around the sides of pan to guide sugar crystals into syrup.
- 7. Continue to cook without stirring to 236°F.
- 8. Wipe off a large, cold marble slab with water (do not dry) and pour fondant on as soon as it hits 236°F.
- 9. Let it cool a few minutes, make sure heat is no longer coming off.
- 10. When the dents made by pressing your finger into it remain without filling immediately, it is ready to work.
- 11. Work lukewarm with large paddle or spatula into a ball, then spread thin and repeat. Incorporate marshmallow cream at this time.
- 12. When fondant starts to hold its shape, start kneading with your hands. It will become crumbly but keep working until it is smooth.
- 13. Once it is smooth, cover with plastic wrap and put into an airtight bowl in the fridge. It is best if kept for 1-2 weeks before flavoring.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1433.9, Fat 35.6, SaturatedFat 22.2, Cholesterol 118.2, Sodium 159.2, Carbohydrate 284.5, Sugar 270.8, Protein 3.6
FONDANT-FILLED CANDIES
Meet the Cook: Here's an easy way to make two festive and unique candies from one basic recipe! Half of the creamy fondant is flavored with mint for the centers of peppermint patties. Then you mix a little maraschino cherry juice with the rest of the fondant and use it to "wrap" cherries before dipping them in chocolate. -Debbi Loney, Central City, Kentucky
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 30m
Yield 4-1/2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine milk and corn syrup. Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar (mixture will be stiff). Divide into two portions. , For peppermint patties, add the peppermint oil to one portion. Shape 1/2 teaspoonfuls into balls and flatten. In a microwave, melt 1 pound of candy coating, stir until smooth. With a slotted spoon, dip peppermint disks in coating; allow excess to drip off. Place on waxed paper to harden. Refrigerate in an airtight container., For chocolate-covered cherries, drain cherries, reserving 3 tablespoons of juice; set cherries aside. Combine juice with remaining fondant. Add additional confectioners' sugar if necessary to form a stiff mixture. , Roll into 1-in. balls; flatten to 2-in. circles. Wrap each circle around a cherry and carefully shape into a ball. Place on waxed paper-lined baking sheets. Cover loosely. Melt remaining candy coating; dip cherries in coating; allow excess to drip off. Place on waxed paper to harden. Refrigerate in an airtight container for 1-2 weeks for candy to ripen and center to soften.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 343 calories, Fat 13g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 11mg sodium, Carbohydrate 59g carbohydrate (56g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.
FONDANT FOR CHOCOLATE CHERRIES
Chocolate cherries fondant. I use this inside the chocolate shell. It melts into a great liquid within 5 days. It is imperative to sift the powdered sugar.
Provided by Cammy Kinstedt
Categories Desserts Frostings and Icings Fondant Recipes
Time 45m
Yield 40
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Sift confectioners' sugar several times into a bowl to eliminate all lumps.
- Beat butter, corn syrup, and salt with an electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes. Beat in the sifted confectioners' sugar until thoroughly incorporated.
- Turn fondant out onto a work surface generously dusted with confectioners' sugar. Knead until smooth and workable, 5 minutes; cut dough in half. Wrap each piece of dough in plastic wrap and chill for at least 30 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 36.4 calories, Carbohydrate 7.4 g, Cholesterol 2.3 mg, Fat 0.9 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, Sodium 21.7 mg, Sugar 6.6 g
CHOCOLATE FONDANT
These are decadent French chocolate wonders. Hardly any flour and unbelievably easy to do. Sometimes I make them toward the end of dinner when unexpected friends drop in. Straight from the oven, they will be runny in the center (on purpose). Eat while still warm. These will not have the same impact cold on the next day.
Provided by Lynn Pennec
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European French
Time 38m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 475 degrees F (245 degrees C). Butter and flour a large 4-cup muffin tin.
- Melt butter and semisweet chocolate in a small saucepan over low heat; stir until smooth and shiny, about 3 minutes.
- Mix 1/3 cup plus 1 tablespoon sugar and flour together in a bowl. Add eggs 1 at a time. Add butter-chocolate mixture gradually; stir until well combined. Pour evenly into the prepared muffin cups; add a candy kiss in the center of each one, making sure it is covered by the chocolate mixture.
- Bake in the preheated oven until mostly set but still runny in the center, about 10 minutes. Allow to cool before eating, about 10 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 195.3 calories, Carbohydrate 20.2 g, Cholesterol 83.6 mg, Fat 12.1 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 3.7 g, SaturatedFat 6.7 g, Sodium 64 mg, Sugar 17 g
Tips:
- To achieve a smooth and creamy fondant filling, use high-quality chocolate that contains at least 70% cocoa solids.
- Make sure to use unsalted butter to avoid an overly salty filling.
- Bring the cream to a simmer over medium heat, stirring constantly. Do not boil the cream, as this will cause it to curdle.
- Pour the hot cream over the chopped chocolate in a heatproof bowl and let it sit for a few minutes until the chocolate has melted.
- Stir the mixture until it is smooth and glossy. If the mixture is too thick, add a little more cream. If it is too thin, add a little more chopped chocolate.
- Let the filling cool completely before using it. This will help it to set and firm up.
- To make chocolate truffles, roll the filling into small balls and coat them in cocoa powder, chopped nuts, or sprinkles.
- To make chocolate bonbons, pour the filling into a mold and let it set. Once the filling has set, dip the bonbons in melted chocolate and let them cool.
Conclusion:
Alice's Fondant Filling for Chocolates is a versatile and delicious filling that can be used to make a variety of chocolate desserts. With its smooth and creamy texture and rich chocolate flavor, this filling is sure to please everyone. Whether you are making chocolate truffles, bonbons, or simply spreading it on a slice of bread, this filling is sure to be a hit.
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