Fondant facts for kids

Fondant is a sweet mixture made mostly from sugar and water. People use it as a sweet treat, a filling inside other foods, or as a smooth frosting. Sometimes, ingredients like gelatin and glycerine are added. These help make the fondant soft and keep it from separating.

There are many kinds of fondant. The most common type is called poured fondant. Other types include fondant icing, chocolate fondant, and even honey fondant.

What is Fondant?

Fondant is a special kind of sugar paste. It is very smooth and can be used in many ways. You might have seen it on cakes or inside candies. It gives a sweet, creamy texture to desserts.

Poured Fondant

Poured fondant is a creamy, sweet coating. It is often used to cover cakes, pastries, and candies. It makes them look shiny and taste delicious.

To make poured fondant, you start with just sugar and water. These ingredients are cooked together. Sometimes, gelatin and glycerine are added to make it more stable. The mixture is heated until it reaches a special point called the "soft-ball stage." This means it forms a soft ball when dropped into cold water.

After cooking, the mixture is cooled a little. Then, it is stirred or beaten a lot. This process adds air and makes it turn into a thick, creamy, white paste. Makers often add flavors like lemon or vanilla. They can also add different colors to make it look fun.

You might have eaten poured fondant without knowing it! The creamy filling inside a Cadbury Creme Egg is a type of poured fondant. Also, cakes like Fondant fancies are covered in this smooth, sweet coating.