Adventures in Fondant

It has been a few days since I have posted, but wanted to let you know what has been happening in Muffin's house. I am not one to just dabble in something when I want to learn a new trick or talent, and this week has been no exception. I decided in my quest to cook for both business and pleasure, that I would explore the world of fondant. My toffee is terrific and my truffles are known to add 3 pounds just by looking at them, but I wanted to try something new. I decided on Fondant. And that is where I have been this week. Happily elbow deep in sugar, marshmallows, corn syrup and lovely, sticky confections. I am having a blast and have gone through enough sugar and chocolate in the past 5 days to fill 20 Easter baskets. Fortunately, the Up side for me when baking is that once I am satisfied with how my recipe tastes, I am happy to stop nibbling and just keep playing.

The first fondant I made was a cream based one so I could practice with candy. To play with the concoction by stirring, making figure eights while mixing it and then kneading, made me smile. Some might call me a nerd, but I am cool with that. I am a Happy Cooking Nerd. I have made scrumptious vanilla cream and chocolate cream candies and once I get the "pretty part" down pat, I will be satisfied.

This is the "before":

Cream Fondant

This is the "after":

Vanilla creme fondant and chocolate creme fondant candies.

I have to admit they taste really good and it was fun! Then I decided I had to try marshmallow fondant so I can make a cake and try to make it beautiful this weekend. I kept hearing about how so many "store bought" fondants tasted bland. I have to say that this is one is delicious and was So easy!

Homemade Marshmallow Fondant

Isn't it pretty? It is like being able to make your own play dough and then eat it with out being put in time out! How cool is that?

Some of the other things I have put together are toffee truffles and Easter Eggs.

Fudge Peanut Butter Eggs

 Can you tell I am having fun? I am delivering some of these to friends tomorrow and maybe someone will want some custom Easter Baskets or just a decedent treat to keep for themselves. Either way, I still get to play! Let me know what you think and if I can share some sweet indulgences with you!