🍋 Lemon Petit Fours 🍋

🍋 Lemon Petit Fours 🍋

Welcome to another delightful treat on our blog! Today, we’re bringing a burst of citrusy goodness with these adorable Lemon Petit Fours. These bite-sized cakes are perfect for any occasion, from tea parties to festive celebrations. Let’s dive into the recipe!

Ingredients

• One (10.75 oz) package frozen pound cake 🍰
• ½ cup corn syrup 🍯
• 1 jar lemon curd or lemon frosting 🍋
• ½ cup water 💧
• 2 tsp lemon extract 🍋
• 1 box (16 oz) powdered sugar 🍚
• Choice of decorations 🎉

Instructions

1. Prepare the Pound Cake:
   • Slice off the top and sides of the frozen pound cake and cut it into small squares. ❄️🔪
2. Divide the Squares:
   • Divide each square longitudinally into three slices and set them aside. ➗🍰
3. Layer the Petit Fours:
   • Spread a thin layer of lemon curd or frosting onto the base and middle square slice and stack them up. 🍋🧁
   • Place the top slice over them and give it a gentle press so that they stick together. 🖐️🤏
4. Arrange the Petit Fours:
   • Layer out the rest of the petit fours in a similar fashion and arrange them onto a wire rack, which is placed onto a baking tray; set aside. 🍰📏
5. Prepare the Glaze:
   • Empty the box of powdered sugar into a 3-quart pan and stir in the water and corn syrup. 🍯💧🍚
   • Whisk in the lemon extract until well combined and heat it over a slow flame, stirring constantly, until the sugar dissolves completely and blends into the mixture thoroughly. 🔥🍋
   • Turn off the heat and stir in a couple of teaspoons of hot water to thin it out slightly. 💧🔥
6. Glaze the Petit Fours:
   • Drizzle a tablespoon of the hot glaze onto each petit four and spread it along the sides of the small cakes until evenly coated. 🍰✨
   • Sprinkle tiny candy vermicelli or place an icing flower on top to garnish and glaze the rest of the petit fours in a similar fashion. 🍬🌸
7. Set and Serve:
   • Let the petit fours rest until the glaze cools down and sets. ❄️🕒
   • Serve and enjoy! 🎉🍰

These Lemon Petit Fours are sure to be a hit at your next gathering. Their bright, tangy flavor paired with the sweetness of the glaze makes for an irresistible treat. Don’t forget to share your creations with us by tagging us on social media!

Happy baking! 🍋🍰

🍋 Lemon Petit Fours 🍋

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• Author: Dulcia

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Ingredients

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One (10.75 oz) package frozen pound cake 🍰
½ cup corn syrup 🍯
1 jar lemon curd or lemon frosting 🍋
½ cup water 💧
2 tsp lemon extract 🍋
1 box (16 oz) powdered sugar 🍚
Choice of decorations 🎉

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Instructions

1️⃣ Slice off the top and sides of the frozen pound cake and cut it into small squares. ❄️🔪

2️⃣ Divide each square longitudinally into three slices and set them aside. ➗🍰

3️⃣ Spread a thin layer of lemon curd or frosting onto the base and middle square slice and stack them up. 🍋🧁

4️⃣ Place the top slice over them and give it a gentle press so that they stick together. 🖐️🤏

5️⃣ Layer out the rest of the petit fours in a similar fashion and arrange them onto a wire rack, which is placed onto a baking tray; set aside. 🍰📏

6️⃣ To make the glaze, empty the box of powdered sugar into a 3-quart pan and stir in the water and corn syrup. 🍯💧🍚

7️⃣ Whisk in the lemon extract until well combined and heat it over a slow flame, stirring constantly, until the sugar dissolves completely and blends into the mixture thoroughly. 🔥🍋

8️⃣ Turn off the heat and stir in a couple of teaspoons of hot water to thin it out slightly. 💧🔥

9️⃣ Drizzle a tablespoon of the hot glaze onto each petit four and spread it along the sides of the small cakes until evenly coated. 🍰✨

🔟 Sprinkle tiny candy vermicelli or place an icing flower on top to garnish and glaze the rest of the petit fours in a similar fashion. 🍬🌸

1️⃣1️⃣ Let the petit fours rest until the glaze cools down and sets. ❄️🕒

1️⃣2️⃣ Serve and enjoy! 🎉🍰