Monogram Heart Cupcakes
- 48 White Cupcakes (page 154)
- 2 recipes Swiss Meringue Buttercream (page 304)
- Gel-paste food color (teal is pictured)
- 1 pound rolled fondant
- Cornstarch, for work surface
- Make fondant hearts: Using a small rolling pin, roll out half the fondant to about 1/8 inch on a work surface lightly dusted with cornstarch.
- Blot one of the monogram stamps in cornstarch, and quickly but gently press stamp into the fondant.
- Repeat, blotting stamp each time in cornstarch and leaving about 3 inches between each imprint, until entire surface has been stamped.
- Cut out hearts by centering and pressing a 2-inch heart-shaped cookie cutter over each imprint.
- Remove all excess fondant from around the cutout shapes; roll out again, and stamp and cut out more hearts.
- Repeat with remaining fondant, using the other monogram stamp if making cupcakes for a couple, to make an equal number of hearts with the two stamps.
- Using an offset spatula, carefully transfer fondant hearts to parchment-lined baking sheets; let stand at room temperature until completely dry and firm, about 1 day.
- Hearts can be stored in an airtight container, between layers of parchment or waxed paper, until ready to use (they will keep for several months).
- Tint buttercream desired shade with gel-paste food color.
- Transfer to a pastry bag fitted with a large French star tip (Ateco #867).
- Pipe frosting onto each cupcake, swirling the tip and releasing pressure as you pull up to form a peak.
- Cupcakes can be refrigerated, uncovered, up to 1 day.
- To finish, bring cupcakes to room temperature and insert fondant hearts upright into frosting.
white cupcakes, buttercream, gelpaste food color, rolled fondant, cornstarch
Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/monogram-heart-cupcakes-389977 (may not work)