What the Heck is Fondant? I am making fondant. Here’s the funny part: I don’t even know what it is! Of course I have to go and change the recipe, too. I’m not even going to know if it turned out ok! It is a pretty simple recipe: water, sugar, cream of tartar, bring it to soft ball temperature. So, I figure I’m going to want it flavored. I use zinfandel instead of water. This ball of goop is soooo sticky. I’m not sure how I’ll be able to get it dipped. Also, it is so very sweet. That shouldn’t be a surprise. Sugar is the main ingredient. I have added salt to the recipe to cut the sweetness a little bit. Now as it has sat in the fridge for a while it has gotten stiffer. I kneaded walnuts and diced sour cherries into the goop. I still don’t know how the finished product will turn out. I’d like to have a flat top so that I can put a decorative transfer on the top. This could get pretty messy. Stay tuned!