From drippy cordial cherries to creamy ganache, creating chocolates with liquid centers is easy. Start by making a batch of confectionery fondant and then allow it to rest at room temperature for 24 hours. After fondant has rested, gently rewarm over a double boiler, taking care not to exceed 160° F/71.1° C. Stir in invertase and any flavoring. From here, you can pour the fondant into starch moulds. Once firm, the fondant pieces can be dipped or enrobed in tempered chocolate. Over time, invertase will help break down the sugars, which will soften the fondant, yielding a creamy, buttery, and sometimes liquid filling. The process can take anywhere from 3-10 days, so plan ahead.
For fondant: Add ¼ tsp. – 1 tsp. of invertase for every pound of fondant.
For
ganache:
Use invertase to prevent crystallization. Add a few drops of invertase for
every 2 cups of ganache.
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