Best 2 Petits Fours Icing Recipes
Petits fours are small, delicate cakes that are often served at tea parties or other special occasions. They are typically made with a sponge cake base and are then topped with a variety of icings, such as buttercream, fondant, or ganache. Petits fours can be decorated with a variety of sprinkles, chopped nuts, or other decorations. The icing on a petit four is essential to its flavor and appearance, and there are many different recipes to choose from. Whether you prefer a simple glaze or a more elaborate frosting, there is sure to be a petits fours icing recipe that will suit your needs.
Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!
PETITS FOURS ICING
Use this icing to make the decorative petits fours with butterflies by Karen Porter of Tilly's Cakes.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes
Yield Makes enough for 32 petits fours
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a heatproof bowl set over (but not touching) simmering water, mix sugar, corn syrup, 1/2 cup water, vanilla and almond extracts together until they are warm, well combined, and smooth. Stir in enough food coloring until desired color is reached. Do not overheat. Let cool about 8 minutes before pouring.
PETITS FOURS ICING
I love petit fours. This icing is supposed to be perfect for them. To ice the little cakes, you can set a wire rack on top of waxed paper and place the cakes on top of the wire rack. Spoon icing over each piece, being sure to get all sides covered, letting excess icing drip onto wax paper. OR, you can spear the bottoms of the cakes with a 2- or 3-pronged fork, hold them (one at a time) over the icing saucepan, and spoon icing on that way. This is from Better Homes and Gardens book "Old-Fashioned Home Baking." Prep time is an absolute guess and includes the 1 hour cooling period. Cook time is also a guess because I've never done it myself.
Provided by the_cookie_lady
Categories Dessert
Time 1h20m
Yield 3 1/2 cups, 36-40 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a medium saucepan, combine sugar, hot water, and cream of tartar. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring constantly for 5 to 9 minutes or until the sugar dissolves.
- Reduce heat to medium-low. Clip a candy thermometer to the side of the saucepan. Cook until thermometer registers 226 degrees, stirring only when necessary to prevent sticking. Remove saucepan from the heat. Cool at room temperature, WITHOUT STIRRING, to 110 degrees (allow about 1 hour).
- Add vanilla flavoring. Stir in enough powdered sugar to make the icing of drizzling consistency. If necessary, beat the icing with a rotary beater or wire whisk to remove any lumps. If desired, stir in a few drops of food coloring.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 116.7, Sodium 0.8, Carbohydrate 30, Sugar 29.7
Tips:
- Chill the dough before baking: This will help the cookies hold their shape and prevent them from spreading too much.
- Bake the cookies until they are just set: Overbaking will make them dry and crumbly.
- Let the cookies cool completely before icing them: This will help the icing set properly and prevent it from sliding off the cookies.
- Use a toothpick or skewer to make holes in the cookies: This will help the icing soak into the cookies and make them more flavorful.
- Be creative with your icing flavors and decorations: You can use different colors of icing, sprinkles, nuts, or even edible flowers to decorate your petits fours.
Conclusion:
Petits fours are a delicious and elegant treat that are perfect for any occasion. With a little planning and effort, you can easily make these delicious cookies at home. So next time you're looking for a special dessert, give petits fours a try. You won't be disappointed!
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