fondant

noun

fon·​dant ˈfän-dənt How to pronounce fondant (audio)
1
: a soft creamy preparation of sugar, water, and flavorings that is used as a basis for candies or icings
2
: a candy consisting chiefly of fondant

Examples of fondant in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Nova Scotia halibut with beluga lentils or Colorado lamb with pistachio butter and sweet potato fondant? Marlise Kast-Myers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Jan. 2024 This wood rolling pin is embossed with a beautiful wintery pattern for all your cookies, pies, and fondant. Carrie Honaker, Southern Living, 2 Jan. 2024 Flavors of lemon curd, fondant and jasmine finish with a hint of sweetness. Dave McIntyre, Washington Post, 22 Feb. 2024 According to Hurt, the part of the cake that burns away is wafer paper, while the image that is revealed is made from an edible image that is more like a chewy fondant. Julia Gomez, USA TODAY, 6 Feb. 2024 To make dry fondant: In a stand mixer with paddle attachment, beat butter, corn syrup, salt and vanilla until smooth. Kimberly Winter Stern, Kansas City Star, 25 Jan. 2024 Once fondant has melted, hold cherries by the stem and dip each one into mixture; place on baking tray and allow fondant to set up. Kimberly Winter Stern, Kansas City Star, 25 Jan. 2024 Holiday dining at Patties & Pints: On Christmas Day, this restaurant will serve a $39 three-course dinner with winter green salad featuring brie cheese and kumquats with Meyer lemon vinaigrette; New York steak with roasted vegetables, fondant potatoes and gravy; and yule log dessert. Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Dec. 2023 Where to buy: Hexagon cookie cutters and fondant or clay cutters can be found online and at baking supply stores. Alana Allred, Washington Post, 4 Dec. 2023

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Word History

Etymology

borrowed from French, noun derivative from present participle of fondre "to melt" — more at found entry 5

First Known Use

1877, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of fondant was in 1877

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Cite this Entry

“Fondant.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fondant. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

fondant

noun
fon·​dant ˈfän-dənt How to pronounce fondant (audio)
1
: a creamy preparation of sugar used as a basis for candies or icings
2
: a candy consisting chiefly of fondant

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