Can you put Candy Melts on fondant?
You can use it in candy molds, use it like regular clay to mold figures free hand, or you can use it in combination with fondant or gumpaste (50/50) to give the fondant better stability and flavor, and then use it for anything that you would use gumpaste for.
Can Candy Melts be used for icing?
Use Candy Melts for Easier Cookie Decorating After the candy chips are melted in the microwave (or over very low heat on the stovetop), they’re transformed into a glossy icing that’s perfect for decorating cookies. It has a consistency that’s thick, but thin enough to be pushed through a piping bag or squeeze bottle.
Can you mix food coloring with Candy Melts?
Can you add food coloring to Candy Melts candy? As long as your food coloring is oil-based, it can be used to color Candy Melts candy. Try our Primary or Garden Candy Color Sets, which are specially formulated to work with Candy Melts.
Can you use candy molds for fondant?
Chocolate candy molds can be used for a number of different uses besides chocolate. They can be used to mold soaps, gelatin, fondant, candy clay, and gum paste. If you use them for soap, it might be best to use them solely for that purpose as opposed to edible items.
Can you use candy melts in silicone molds?
For basic, solid candies, use Candy Melts® candy or melting chocolate and follow the instructions on the package. Once melted, use a spoon, melting bottle or disposable decorating bag to fill the mold and gently tap it lightly to remove air bubbles will float to the surface.
How do you thin out Candy Melts for a cake?
Tips and Tricks for Drip Cakes If your ganache is too thick, you can thin it out by adding more warm cream. Likewise if it’s too thin, you can thicken it by adding more chopped Candy Melts.
Are Candy Melts good for strawberries?
Candy Melts® candy make it easy to turn strawberries or many of your favorite snacks into beautifully decorated treats. Offered in a variety of colors, Candy Melts® can be incorporated into your decorating to coordinate to your holiday or event.
What type of food coloring is best for candy melts?
Do not use liquid food coloring or icing coloring (water-based coloring). Candy coloring can be found at craft and cake decorating stores or online. I personally use Chefmaster Liquid Candy Coloring.
How do you thin candy melts for a cake?
Adding just a half teaspoon of oil can help thin candy melts but should only be used when in a pinch. Most oils are liquid at room temperature which means your candy melts may not harden as firm as you would like. However, adding the oil will definitely make the candy melts easier to work with.
Can you use candy melts to decorate cookies?
Add candy melts to a small microwave safe bowl (or a melting pot); heat until melted and creamy (your choice of color). Pour into a squeeze bottle (I used Wilton bottles). Out line the cookie and place in the refrigerator on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper until hardened (about 10 minutes).