Buttercream Fondant for Chocolate Candies Recipe

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Buttercream Fondant for Chocolate Candies
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Ingredients:

  • 5 cups sugar
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 4 tbsp butter
  • 2/3-3/4 cup marshmallow cream

Directions:

  1. 1. Combine butter, sugar, milk, cream and cream of tartar in a large, heavy saucepan.
  2. 2. Stir until sugar is all moistened.
  3. 3. Place on high heat and stir to make sure everything is combined.
  4. 4. Bring to a boil and DO NOT STIR after it begins to boil.
  5. 5. Gently lower thermometer into boiling syrup.
  6. 6. Periodically use a brush of water to go around the sides of pan to guide sugar crystals into syrup.
  7. 7. Continue to cook without stirring to 236°F.
  8. 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. 9. Let it cool a few minutes, make sure heat is no longer coming off.
  10. 10. When the dents made by pressing your finger into it remain without filling immediately, it is ready to work.
  11. 11. Work lukewarm with large paddle or spatula into a ball, then spread thin and repeat. Incorporate marshmallow cream at this time.
  12. 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. 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.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 309.98 Kcal (1298 kJ)
Calories from fat 62.41 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6.93g 11%
Cholesterol 21.69mg 7%
Sodium 24.76mg 1%
Potassium 65.01mg 1%
Total Carbs 62.46g 21%
Sugars 56.6g 226%
Protein 1g 2%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0%
Calcium 33.9mg 3%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 312.25 Kcal (1307 kJ)
Calories from fat 62.86 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6.98g 11%
Cholesterol 21.84mg 7%
Sodium 24.94mg 1%
Potassium 65.49mg 1%
Total Carbs 62.91g 21%
Sugars 57.01g 226%
Protein 1.01g 2%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0%
Calcium 34.1mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 6.8
    Points
  • 9
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • very low sodium

Bad Points

  • High in Sugar

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