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Filling and flavor
for iced petit four
FILLINGS FOR PETIT FOURS
Like the other bread and pastry, petit fours are
usually flavored with ganache or buttercream and
can be flavored with pistachio, vanilla, lemon,
chocolate, and the like. However, the proper way
of selecting the appropriate filling for a petit four
will affect the baked products. Furthermore, the
filling to be used depends on the selling price,
standard requirement, and industry demands.
 Factors to consider
Flavor appropriate to the base
Flavor should be one of the considerations
when adding filling to the base. It should be ensured
that it complements the base. Avoid using a sour-
flavored filling when the base used is a chocolate-
flavored sponge.
 Factors to consider
Color and texture
These also affect the general appearance of the
products. For a petit four prestige, smoothness of
the edges should be ensured.
 Factors to consider
Cost
Fruits that can be processed and used as
fillings for petit fours must be locally available and
in season. This will ensure a low cost of production
and give additional profit.
 JAM
Jams are high in moisture and are used to
enhance flavor and add moisture to bind the
product. Blend jam until smooth consistency
is attained, making sure no lumps are
present, as they will tear sponge cake.
 GANACHE
Ganache is a mixture of chocolate and cream.
Ganache carries alcohol flavors well to add
interest to the petit fours. When the ganache
is agitated it must be worked quickly as it will
set.
 BUTTERCREAM
Buttercreams need to be chilled before
cutting. Buttercreams are flexible for
decorating the tops of petit fours as they can
be flavored and easily piped. However, they
can be easily damaged at room temperature.
Activity 4. Choose the letter of the correct answer.
1. What petit four fillings enhance flavor, add moisture, and bind the product?
a. Butter
b. Jams
c. Ganache
d. Meringue
2. It refers to small, bite-sized cakes with a thin coating of glaze, typically fondant.
a. Petit four
b. Fresh petit fours
c. Iced petit fours
d. Marzipan
3. Which of the following fillings is a mixture of chocolate and cream?
a. Meringue
b. Ganache
c. Butter
d. Jams
Activity 4. Choose the letter of the correct answer.
4. It refers to miniature bite-sized confections coated with icing.
a. Iced petit fours
b. Marzipan
c. Fresh petit fours
d. Petit four
5. Which of the following is flexible for decorating the tops of petit
fours?
a. Ganache
b. Filling
c. Jams
d. Buttercreams
How do the different
fillings impact the
taste of petite fours?
Identification. Identify what is asked. Do it in a ¼ sheet of
paper.
____1. It is a factor to consider when choosing filling where it should be
ensured that it complements the base.
____2. It is a factor to consider when choosing filling where it must be
locally available and in season.
____3. It is a factor to consider when choosing filling where it affects the
general appearance of the products.
____4. It carries alcohol flavors well to add interest to the petit fours.
____5. It can be flavored and easily piped.
____6. It is used to enhance flavor and add moisture to bind the product.
7-10. give 4 examples of jam that can be used in petit fours.
 Assignment:
Research about
different kinds of jam
then choose one. Copy
the recipe.