How to Make Red Fondant

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There are certain fondant colors that are tricky and a bit harder to achieve. Red fondant color is one of them. This red marshmallow fondant is pliable and ready to use.

Of course, you can say I’ll never need to make red fondant. However, there is no way around it because at least twice a year, red is almost always used and that’s Christmas and Valentine’s Day. So you can relax the rest of the year. But, in the mean time I am going to show you how I make red fondant from scratch.

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How to Make Red Marshmallow Fondant

You can make red fondant by adding red food color gel to white fondant. But this method is much harder and there is a chance you will use multiple containers of red food gel coloring. While it is not my preferred method it is another method.

To make red fondant, I am used my marshmallow fondant recipe and added the color earlier in the process, this way you can tell how dark it is. Another thing to keep in mind is that the color will get darker as it sits. That should determine how much is added.

What you are going to need:

Powdered sugar- you will need two pounds of powdered sugar
mini marshmallows – I like these because they melt much easier.
Super red Americolor gel color
Tylose powder– also called gum-tex makes the fondant pliable a reduced the stickiness.
Shortening
Non-stick cooking spray
Spatula
Microwave safe bowl

Directions:

Step 1: Melt the Mini Marshmallows

In a microwave-safe bowl melt the marshmallows in 30-second intervals. Stir until fully melted.

Step 2: Add water

Once the marshmallows have melted, add water and mix well. Make sure there are no lumps.

Step 3: Add Food Coloring

The secret to making red fondant is adding the color at this stage. Add one tablespoon of Americolor super red to the melted marshmallow and mix with a spatula.

Now is also a good time to add any flavors such as vanilla.

Step 4: Add Powdered Sugar

If you are comfortable with the color, then add the powdered sugar a little bit at a time. Spray your spatula with non-stick spray and begin incorporating the powdered sugar and melted marshmallows.

Once you have incorporated about three-quarters of powdered sugar add the shortening. Then turn out on the counter and knead until fully incorporated and pliable.

Roll into a ball and wrap in plastic wrap and place into a zip lock bag.

How to Make Red Fondant Darker

There are at least two ways to make red fondant darker. However, each method depends on the shade of red you need. Either method works very well but the best way to know is to play around with the colors until you achieve the ride shade.

The first method is adding more red gel coloring. This will give you a deeper Christmas red. The second method is adding a touch of black, it will give you a burnt shade of red.

That’s it easy red fondant from scratch, no fuss.