Have you ever tried to make Petit Fours?

[Zyni]

If you can make petit fours, I'm impressed. They seem like a royal pain to make yet they look so pretty, I've always wanted to make some. I think I'm going to do some cheating if I attempt it. Like maybe make thin little layers in my cheesecake pan so I can just drop the sides off. It would be so much easier than trying to flip ultra thin layers out of a sheet cake pan, or trying to slice layers, don't you think? I don't know, maybe this is one of those baking things that should bear a the warming: Don't try this at home (at least for me, because I see a mess in my future).

 

[Winterybella]

Thanks for the insight. I never even heard of petit fours. I go and look them up and they are delightful to look at.I have to say I don't expect to be trying them anytime soon. I will wait to hear how they turn out with you Zyni cheat or no cheat.

 

[Trellum]

My grandmother used to make those, but she was really gifted. I haven't tried making those yet to be honest, they look like a lot of work and currently I'm on a dietary restriction Plus I don't really have a lot of time to invest on baking. Next year I'll try a lot new things tho

 

[Zyni]

Hopefully, someone has tried it and can offer us some tips. They just look so lovely. I was thinking that if I can figure out how to make them, I could make perfect little pink delicate cakes for my grandbaby's birthday. They'd also look nice for fancier meals or parties as well.

 

[Tina Nord]

I have tried making them before and failed miserably at the task. I might try it again in the near future. What I don't like is that the frosting dip is usually real waxy and so I would like to try topping them with fondant next time. My son would like a Mine craft cake for his birthday this year, so I would like to stack a whole bunch of them together to look like the pixels.

 

[Zyni]

I have tried making them before and failed miserably at the task. I might try it again in the near future. What I don't like is that the frosting dip is usually real waxy and so I would like to try topping them with fondant next time. My son would like a Mine craft cake for his birthday this year, so I would like to stack a whole bunch of them together to look like the pixels.

That sounds so cool. I'm sure you will figure something out. Your son will love it.

I think fondant is a good idea, and I think I would prefer that as well.

 

[Tina Nord]

It is going to take a lot of precise cutting to get all the little cakes to stack right, but I am excited to take on the project. His birthday is in May so I have time to get the supplies together and maybe make a practice block cake.

 

[Zyni]

It is going to take a lot of precise cutting to get all the little cakes to stack right, but I am excited to take on the project. His birthday is in May so I have time to get the supplies together and maybe make a practice block cake.

There ya go. It sounds like you're determined. I was thinking a practice run might be a good idea (for you and me both). Although, then we have to eat the cake. Hahaha. Good luck. Let us know how it turns out.

 

[Winterybella]

I am going to encourage the practice run and possibly a secret practice run. I don't know how that would work out but I feel like if you present them before it won't be so cool. Takes away the excitement of it all. We have to brainstorm on this one.

 

[Zyni]

Well, she can secretly make the tiny cakes while her son is not home, put some together for a test run, and then have friends over for coffee to help her get rid of the evidence. lol