FANCY French dessert made easy!
Тәжірибелік нұсқаулар және стиль
Petit Fours are dainty French treats that are perfect for bridal showers, brunches, or anytime!
Recipe: sugarspunrun.com/petit-fours/
FILLINGS
1 batch lemon curd or 1 cup of your preferred filling
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1 batch raspberry cake filling (click the link for the recipe) or 1 cup of your preferred filling
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CAKE
2/3 cup unsalted butter softened (150g)
4 oz cream cheese softened (113g)
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar 300g
4 large eggs room temperature preferred
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups all purpose flour 250g
½ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking powder
¼ cup whole milk (60ml)
PETIT FOUR ICING
15 Tablespoons unsalted butter
3-4 Tablespoons heavy cream
6 Tablespoons light corn syrup
⅛ heaping teaspoon salt
1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
4 ¾ cup powdered sugar (600g)
Gel food coloring optional, only if desired
Instructions
00:00 Introduction
I strongly recommend you read through the post and watch the video before beginning. It will help you, especially when it comes to icing the petit fours as flawlessly as possible!
If making fillings listed from scratch, prepare these in advance of beginning the recipe.
CAKE
00:35 Preheat oven to 350F (175C) and grease and flour or spray with baking spray two 10x15” jelly roll pans (if you only have one, you can bake one cake at a time, just let the pan cool completely before washing it and re-using).
00:39 Combine butter, cream cheese, and sugar in a large bowl and beat with an electric mixer until creamy, well-combined and lightened in color.
01:30 Add eggs, one at a time, stirring wella after each addition (about 10 seconds on medium speed after each egg).
02:13 Stir in vanilla extract. Mixture should be very smooth, light, and creamy when finished mixing. Be sure to scrape the sides and bottom of the bowl periodically to make sure all ingredients are well-combined.
02:28 In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
02:49 With mixer on low-speed, alternate adding flour and milk to the butter mixture until ingredients are completely combined (scrape sides and bottom of the bowl as needed).
03:56 Divide batter into prepared jelly roll pans and spread so the layers are even and smooth and transfer to 350F (175C) oven to bake for 15-16 minutes or until baked through. Cake may still appear very pale even when baked completely through, don’t over-bake or it will be dry.
05:44 Allow cakes to cool completely then, working with one cake at a time, cut first cake into three even pieces, each just under 5” wide.
petit four layers with filling
06:41 Transfer each piece to a clean surface. Evenly spread lemon curd or filling of choice on your one third and raspberry cake filling or filling of choice on another. Leave the third plain, this will be your top layer,
08:04 Stack the cake thirds with the plain layer on top and gently press down all over to gently squeeze out any excess filling. Using a 1 1/2” round or square cookie cutter (or use a sharp knife to cut into even 1 1/2” squares) firmly press down to cut out square and transfer to a wax paper lined baking sheet. Repeat until you have cut out as many cakes as possible. Set aside and repeat with remaining cake.
10:07 Cover petit fours with plastic wrap and place in the freezer while you prepare icing.
ICING
10:12 You can make this icing in a double boiler (I use a makeshift double boiler with a large heatproof bowl over a medium-sized saucepan, see video) or you can prepare in a heatproof bowl in the microwave. Keep in mind that if you take the microwave route you will need to frequently re-heat the icing in the microwave.
11:21 Heat about 2” of water over medium-low heat in a medium-sized saucepan and bring to a simmer. In a medium or large heat-proof bowl that fits over your saucepan without touching the water, combine butter, heavy cream and light corn syrup. Stir frequently over simmering water until melted.
12:05 Add vanilla extract and gradually add sugar until combined and mixture is smooth. Test the consistency of the icing by lifting your spoon out of it. If it drizzles smoothly back into the bowl and holds its shape for a second before dissolving into the bowl of icing, it’s perfect. If it’s too stiff, add a splash more cream as needed. Stir in any food coloring here, if desired.
12:56 Remove petit fours from the freezer and place on on a large fork over the bowl of icing (so that any drips fall back in the bowl to be re-used). Using a spoon, spoon icing over the petit four until it is completely covered. Return to the baking sheet, and repeat with remaining cakes until all are covered.
013:31 Allow to cool completely for icing to harden before enjoying. If desired, after cooling completely decorate with royal icing.
STORING
Petit Fours will keep stored in an airtight container at room temperature for 2 days, refrigerated for up to a week, or frozen for 2-3 months.
Пікірлер: 166
Before using a cookie cutter, freeze the assembled layers for 20-30 minutes to prevent the cake from breaking apart or sinking.
@SugarSpunRun
3 жыл бұрын
Great tip!
9:36 This is where I would take a Ruler and make 1" Cuts by 1" Cuts... way easier and not as messy.
A seedless raspberry jam warmed up works great as well as a box of lemon cooked pudding with about half the milk the recipe calls for. Freezing the cakes over night makes them easy to dip. Use a ruler to mark the lines and cut.
@SugarSpunRun
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing!
I'm Brazilian and I love your videos! I'm learning english at the same time that I learn the recipe. Thank you so much for the videos!
@SugarSpunRun
4 жыл бұрын
I’m so glad you enjoy everything so much! English is a tricky language so I commend your efforts there. 😊😊
@marcelovictor9939
4 жыл бұрын
@@SugarSpunRun 😊
@nildabeatrizmoyano9573
3 жыл бұрын
Que lastima no se ingles, me hubiese que clase de manteca al principio
YES! Ok I love that you use a melted buttercream bc frankly both the white chocolate and fondant icings suuuuck. What a great tutorial!
@SugarSpunRun
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! I hope you love them! 😊
Also... Thank YOU for the great recipe and instructions... in the Description Box. (the BEST I have ever seen)!!!
This is a perfect tutorial! I’m ready to try (again)making these sweet cakes your way😊
@SugarSpunRun
Ай бұрын
I hope you love them! 😊
They look so good!! This is my mom's favorite, but I've never tried making them, myself. Thanks for sharing the instructions.
@SugarSpunRun
4 жыл бұрын
I hope you love them! 😊
These look delicious and beautiful! I can't wait to make them!
@SugarSpunRun
2 ай бұрын
I hope you love them! :)
It looks amazing, can't wait to try it out myself, thank u for the recipe
Love these recipes :))
Amazing! Thanks so much for the video 👍🏾👍🏾
@SugarSpunRun
4 жыл бұрын
You’re welcome! Enjoy! 😊😊
Looks delicious! Can’t wait to try this recipe, thank you
@SugarSpunRun
3 жыл бұрын
Enjoy! 😊
This turned out really well, thank you! I filled mine with homemade strawberry lemon jam and instead of adding milk to my icing, I did lemon juice. Worked wonderfully and tasted superb! I totally agree that the other icing are too sweet or bleh. This icing was awesome! The lemon in the icing was sooo tastey
@SugarSpunRun
2 жыл бұрын
Sounds delicious! I’m so glad you enjoyed them so much! 😊
I LOVE this video... I love the way you measured everything... so I don't have to convert it into ounces... THANK YOU!!! American Made... Praise the Lord. Thank you for sharing this great video...
@SugarSpunRun
2 жыл бұрын
You’re welcome! Enjoy! 😊
These are so cute
@SugarSpunRun
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! 😊😊
Wow. You are incredible! The amount of hard work and effort you put into your recipes and blog is inspirational
@SugarSpunRun
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! 😊😊
How pretty are these!!
@SugarSpunRun
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! ☺
Thanks for this video! I wondered how these were made!
@SugarSpunRun
2 жыл бұрын
Glad I could help! 😊
I’ve never tried one! I received the Samantha American Girl doll for Christmas in...1998?...and her birthday set came with petit fours. I loved arranging them with her little tea set!
@SugarSpunRun
4 жыл бұрын
That’s pretty cool. Now you can try them for yourself. I love them! 😊😊
excellent video... can't wait to try this!
@SugarSpunRun
2 жыл бұрын
Hope you enjoy it!
These look so yummy🤤😋 I can't wait to try m, Thank u Sam for all the tips n tricks u gave😉💞
@SugarSpunRun
Жыл бұрын
My pleasure 😊 Enjoy!
Thanks 😊 for the video and recipe. I checked out a few recipes and I like yours the best 👌 👍. I'm excited to try it out.
@SugarSpunRun
10 ай бұрын
You're welcome! I hope you love them! :)
A little random tip: If you cut out circles of parchment for cake pans, keep those spare parchment trimmings so that you can use them to spread around oil/butter like in 4:35 instead of a plastic bag!
@SugarSpunRun
4 жыл бұрын
That’s a great idea! Thanks for the tip. 😊
making these with my daughter for her 11th birthday! super easy to follow and this cake is amazing!
@SugarSpunRun
3 жыл бұрын
I'm so glad you enjoyed it so much! :)
Wow, you have a new subscriber! I really enjoyed the video and recipe!
@SugarSpunRun
3 жыл бұрын
Yay! I hope you love all of the recipes! :)
The correct french word for them is Petite Le Fleurs!!! Little flowers! 😍
@CT-qn2ux
3 жыл бұрын
Petits Fours means little ovens. www.swisscolony.com/blog/bakery/petits-fours-luscious-little-layer-cakes
@inmyopinionwisdom4986
3 жыл бұрын
Hum...Petit Le Fleurs...should we DROP the "e" off of the word petite????? The French language is so interesting, indeed! Thanks for sharing your WORD knowledge of how to properly use FRENCH words! ;-D
@carmenmendez6836
3 жыл бұрын
Guys u really need to google it if u can't find an English/ French dictionary to look it up... both of u are wrong in ur explanation of the words, again... Petite Le Fleurs are little french cakes and the word's translation is little flowers! Next time before you correct someone or make fun of them, get informed so u won't come off as uneducated ..... ! 🤪
@MohamedMohamed-fu6tp
3 жыл бұрын
So good plz can I replace corn syrup with something else
@stefanypena6781
2 жыл бұрын
@@carmenmendez6836 actually this are "Petit fours" that translated as : little ovens as they commented above, they are called like that because in the past after baking, the pattisieres used the leftover heat once the oven was off, but they made tiny amounts of cake... I'm pretty sure abou it, because I lived in Paris and I'm a pastry chef.
I love almond flavour in the glaze..
@SugarSpunRun
3 жыл бұрын
Sooo good! :)
Looks good like your cooking shows
Recipe looks awesome! We know what you mean, so no worries😁
For the last several years I've been ordering Petit Fours for my son for his birthday. He loves them. This year I'm going to try and make your recipe. Looks so good. Thanks! I hope they ship well. lol
@SugarSpunRun
8 ай бұрын
I hope you love this recipe! :)
Petit fours always intimidated me a bit. You make it look so easy. Thank you for sharing.
@SugarSpunRun
4 жыл бұрын
I hope you love it! ☺
I only have tub cream cheese and it’s texture really is like the block🫣🤷🏽♀️ wasn’t too soft at all comin from fridge
@SugarSpunRun
11 ай бұрын
Oh how did it work out!?
These are amazing! I made mine with salted butter and 2% milk cause that was all I had on hand and it works. I used lemon pie filling. They were so good! I had to use just two layers because I made the cake too thick for my cutter. Trial and error on my part. Thank you!!!
@SugarSpunRun
3 жыл бұрын
I'm so glad you enjoyed them! :)
@SarahWelstead
3 жыл бұрын
You can avoid using the cookie cutter (and associated waste) if you freeze the cake once you've stacked it: Put it in the freezer for 20-30 minutes, and then when you take it out you can trim the edges and then just cut it into squares., and it'll keep its shape because it's frozen. (I hate cookie cutters!)
@amberc5877
3 жыл бұрын
@@SarahWelstead Ohhh good idea! I was thinking about trying these again in the next week or so, so perfect timing!
I’ll have to try this out. Also, I have to recommend the Achewillow podcast. The audio drama deals with baking and demons. And of course the main character’s petit four recipe comes into play. You just reminded me of her.
@SugarSpunRun
3 жыл бұрын
Interesting. I’ll have to check it out. 😊
My mom has that metal spatula that she uses to loosen the cake from the pan! We use it for EVERYTHING!!! Does anyone know where they came from? Looking to get some for myself when I move out soon. Thanks in advance!
I have failed at these several times. I will give your recipe a try and I think your frosting/icing seems so much better than the poured fondant, which I’m not a fan of either.
@SugarSpunRun
4 жыл бұрын
I think you’ll love this frosting. I hope you love the petit fours as well! 😊
@judichristopher4604
2 жыл бұрын
I agree.... Good Luck. I'm going to "TRY" again too...
I want some! I used to love these, for Christmas. I can't make them, here. 😢
@SugarSpunRun
3 жыл бұрын
O no! :(
Can you use parchment paper instead of greasing?
You can just do without the square mould. Can cut with sharp hot knife
@SugarSpunRun
2 жыл бұрын
Great tip! ☺️
Have you done cinnamon rolls yet or french silk pie? I'd love to see either of those!!`
@SugarSpunRun
4 жыл бұрын
I actually have 2 variations of cinnamon rolls. One is a yeast cinnamon roll and the other does not require yeast. I don’t have a video for the no yeast rolls but I’ll leave a link to the recipe. I haven’t done the silk pie. 😊 kzread.info/dash/bejne/h653yLFxmpOzctI.html sugarspunrun.com/easy-cinnamon-rolls-no-yeast-required/
@SherryFaith
4 жыл бұрын
@@SugarSpunRun omgosh those cinnamon rolls look amazing thank you for the link!
I’ve made these twice now and they are amazing!!! How can I add chocolate?
@SugarSpunRun
3 жыл бұрын
You could use my chocolate ganache as a filling. :)
@aharris1415
3 жыл бұрын
@@SugarSpunRun thank you!!! I’m sure it’s amazing too!!!
It is actually petit with the emphasis in the I, like you said it first! This looks amazing!
@SugarSpunRun
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! ☺️
@parislady1925
3 жыл бұрын
@@SugarSpunRunwww.dictionary.com/browse/petit-four?s=t Your corrected pronunciation is accurate......... pet-ee four. Not sure what Lolliepop is talking about the emphasis on the "L"? Oh well, you are now saying it correctly in your video. I studied French a number of years.
Instead of flavored filling, how about strawberry, lemon, or orange cake and/or fondant? How would I do that? Any ideas? The bakery here doesn’t use filling and I don’t recall, even layers.
Question: baked today, plan to add filling and icing in a few days. Are the cake parts ok to freeze for 2 days?
@SugarSpunRun
2 жыл бұрын
Yup! 😊
I love making your recipes, they come out fantastic every time. I want to make sure I have the icing ingredients right, the amounts on video are a little different from the written instructions. I’ve included video vs written. Can you please let me know amounts for each? Can’t wait make these this weekend. Butter: 9 Tbsp or 15 Tbsp? Corn syrup: 1/4 cup or 6 Tbsp? Heavy cream: 1 Tbsp or 3-4 Tbsp? Vanilla: 1 tsp or 1.5 tsp? Powdered Sugar: 3 1/4 cups or 4 3/4 cups? Salt: No salt or 1/8 heaping tsp? Thanks again.
@SugarSpunRun
4 жыл бұрын
The written recipe was scaled up so you can be sure you have enough to cover all of your petit fours. I only ended up doing half of them on camera and then realized afterwards you wouldn’t have enough to cover everything. 🤦♀️ Sorry for the confusion! 😊😊
@L..V..
4 жыл бұрын
That makes sense, thank you. Made them this morning for Father’s Day. Turns out I ran out of corn syrup, so I just topped them off with a little powdered sugar. Your cake and fillings are fantastic. Lemon + raspberry = yum.
What size are the jelly roll pans please?
@SugarSpunRun
3 жыл бұрын
15 x 10. 😊
Is there a recipe link for this that I can print?
@SugarSpunRun
2 жыл бұрын
Yes, in the description 😊
Do you have a recipe for a chocolate version of the melted buttercream?
@SugarSpunRun
3 жыл бұрын
Unfortunately I don't. I haven't tried it myself but you should be able to swap out some of the powdered sugar for cocoa powder. :)
@MIKEandMERRY
3 жыл бұрын
@@SugarSpunRun Ok, thank you for the reply. I'll give that a try.
What are the measurements for your jelly roll pans? I am seeing several sizes.
@SugarSpunRun
10 ай бұрын
They are 18 x 13. I do have an affiliate link to the ones I use. :) amzn.to/2A3iKKY
Can you use a box mix for the base ingredient?
@SugarSpunRun
3 жыл бұрын
Well I definitely don't recommend it but I guess it could work.
@cindyloppnow1621
10 ай бұрын
That’s what I am planning to do 🎉
Foor not four as in number 4. I hope that helps anyone confused.
Can we make a petit flour with no oven❤️
@SugarSpunRun
3 жыл бұрын
I’m not sure how you would bake the cake portion without an oven.
@sarahcraigs5879
2 жыл бұрын
you could use store bought pound cake maybe? and just cut it to be the same shape
No bite at the end?! Doesn't feel like a Sugar Spun Run video... But these look delicious. Good job!
@SugarSpunRun
4 жыл бұрын
I know I forgot to add it! I’m sorry. 😔
What are the pan dimensions?
@SugarSpunRun
Жыл бұрын
17 x 13 :)
So u don't sift the flour?
@SugarSpunRun
2 жыл бұрын
Nope. 😊
I’m Canadian and speak some French. Petits fours is French for “little ovens.” It’s pronounced sort of like peh tee fours. Fours stays the same. The way you pronounced it first was close. Just don’t pronounce the second t. Regardless of pronunciation, these look wonderful. Will have to try after your brown butter cookies.
@SugarSpunRun
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I hope you love them both!
@SarahWelstead
3 жыл бұрын
@@SugarSpunRun Generally speaking when it comes to French, if there is an E at the end of a word, you pronounce the consonant before it ('petite' is 'pet-eet'). If there is no E, that last consonant is silent ('petit' is 'pet-ee').
@parveentaujoo4472
2 жыл бұрын
Kk
Can I use shortening instead of butter for the poured icing?
@SugarSpunRun
3 жыл бұрын
Hmmm it would probably work here but not having tried it I can't give you a definite answer.
Im confused.the recipe that is typed out is different than the measurements you verbally use?
@SugarSpunRun
8 ай бұрын
Increased it by 50% to give you more wiggle room. It should be clarified there.
hi i like the video. but i think its better once you bake the cake you should put the cake in the freezer so it can harden and this way when u put your cookie cutter in the cake it comes out clean and easy it comes out even. but nice video.
@SugarSpunRun
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tip!
Parchment paper is you friend.
What on earth is this solid cream cheese that doesn't seem to exist in the UK 😭 I've only ever seen the soft, spreadable tub kind over here
@SugarSpunRun
2 жыл бұрын
It comes in a brick here in the U.S. As long as the cream cheese doesn't have any extra additives it should work here. :)
Whats the name of this dessert ?
@SugarSpunRun
2 жыл бұрын
Petit Fours :)
I have way too much raspberry filling left over - anyone have suggestions of what to do with it? Thanks!
@SugarSpunRun
3 жыл бұрын
Ooo how about thumbprint cookies? kzread.info/dash/bejne/mHyezM-AidG2aJM.html
@jackiemartin7276
3 жыл бұрын
@@SugarSpunRun Those look perfect! Thanks so much!
Please, traducir al español
You remind me of Nellie Oleson from Little House on the Praire!!
If there was an e at the end of petit (petite), which would turn it into a feminine adjective, then you'd pronounce the second t.
Me sitting beside a French person: ... @w@; French person: They're just butchering "little ovens". four is oven. Also it is supposed to be masculine. comments: That's not even what these are called in French TTwTT aaaaaa
Actually, the plural is pronounced the same as singular, 'petty 4'.
Your recipe is written as 15 tablespoons of butter for the icing. But verbally you say 9 tablespoons. ???
@SugarSpunRun
3 жыл бұрын
The written recipe is correct. Sorry for any confusion. 😊
@stephanieprice8247
3 жыл бұрын
I was getting ready to ask the same thing! Verbal instructions did not match the written.
Instead of saying pet'ee four say: peh'-tee four
Thank you for the video....The petits fours are an American version, very sweet and the icing is way too thick...the decorations on top are more for little muffins...sorry
@SugarSpunRun
Жыл бұрын
They aren't super sweet. If you try the recipe, you'll see what I mean 😊
First :)))
shes cute, and her wide thumbs show that she can work hard and probably kick your ass,
I cant believe I just watched the whole video as I wanted to see how you made the little flower decorations on top and that was not there :( nice tutorial but deceiving..
Petty 4s huh. Smh
What accent? You speak perfect English. I do not hear an accent. 🤷🏻♀️
@SugarSpunRun
3 жыл бұрын
People like to criticize for everything. What can you do?
@christinacarrasco7080
3 жыл бұрын
@@SugarSpunRun well your videos are amazing and you present them beautifully! So you keep doing whatever you’re doing because it’s all good! Thank you!
@carissaduncan4907
3 жыл бұрын
She’s not speaking English. It’s a French word lol.
@SugarSpunRun
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Christina! 😊😊
What is it with women who croak at the end of every sentence? Does my sweed in!
@SugarSpunRun
3 жыл бұрын
🐸🐸🐸
Thanks for making this so easy! I can't wait to make these pretty little treats!
@SugarSpunRun
11 ай бұрын
I hope you love them! :)