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Candy Fondant

Fondant is a creamy sugary confection used by Carolyn ("Care") Cope to make her tasty Chocolate Covered Cherries. The trick is to let is sit for at least 24 hours to achieve a velvety smoothness. Then let the candy making begin!

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About Carolyn "Care" Cope

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About Candy Fondant

Fondant is a creamy sugary confection used by Carolyn ("Care") Cope to make her tasty Chocolate Covered Cherries. The trick is to let is sit for at least 24 hours to achieve a velvety smoothness. Then let the candy making begin!

About Carolyn Cope

Carolyn "Care" Cope is the head chef and owner of Care's Bakery & Catering, an on-line bakery specializing in home-made comfort food desserts. Some of her wonderful items include fresh-baked pies, breads, cookies and gorgeous gourmet chocolates.

 

Recipe

Ingredients

  • ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
  • 14-oz can sweetened condensed milk
  • ¼ tsp cream of tartar
  • 2 lbs confectioners sugar

Special Equipment

  • electric mixer with paddle attachment or hand mixer
  • plastic wrap

How-to

  1. In a stand mixer with a paddle attachment or a hand mixer, place melted butter in bowl
  2. Add the sweetened condensed milk and ¼ tsp cream of tartar. Beat until combined, about 1 minute
  3. Slowly work in 2 lbs of confectioners sugar.  You will end up with a fondant that is pliable, but not super sticky. It should be Play-Doh consistency.  If it is too wet, add a bit more confectioners sugar
  4. Gather in a ball, wrap in plastic and refrigerate 24 hours

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