How to Glaze Petit Fours
According to All Recipes. petit fours refers to any bite-sized cakes that are served at the end of a meal. Traditionally, french pastry chefs would make this delicious treats from the extraneous dough left behind after a day of baking. Today, petit fours are made from several ingredients, including almond, and are a covered with a glaze that is made from confectioners sugar and corn syrup. Does this Spark an idea?
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Instructions
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Set a sheet of wax paper onto a flat surface, such as a table or kitchen counter.
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Place a cooling rack on top of the wax paper.
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Arrange the petit fours into rows on top of the cooling rack.
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Pour warm glaze over the top and sides of the petit fours. Use a measuring cup with a pouring spout to cover the petit fours more evenly. The cooling rack will ensure that no glaze pools up around the bottoms of the petit fours while the wax paper will help with clean up.
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Spread the glaze over any bare spots on the petit fours with a spatula. This will provide an even coating and ensure that there are no unglazed areas.
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Allow the glaze to dry and set for 25 to 30 minutes.
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Lift the petit fours off the cool rack carefully and place them onto a serving plate.
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Tips & Warnings
You can reheat any extra glaze and use it on the next batch of petit fours.
