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Candy Melts Candy Mirror Glaze

Sweet, shiny and sure to impress – this trendy glaze reflects the light and shows off your decorating skills. Icing colors and Candy Melts candy come together to create a rainbow of possibilities to coat cakes, cookies and pastries. It’s perfect for special occasions, big birthdays and marking major milestones.
  • Skill LevelBeginner
    AmountAbout 4 cups glaze

Ingredients

  • 3 envelopes (3/4 ounce each) gelatin

  • 1 cup water, divided

  • 1/2 cup Wilton Glucose Syrup

  • 2 cups granulated sugar

  • 1 cup sweetened condensed milk

  • 12 oz. Bright White Candy Melts Candy

  • White White Icing Color

  • Wilton Gel Icing Colors

  • Color Right Performance Food Coloring Set

  • Tools

  • Candy Thermometer - Candy Making Supplies

  • Digital Thermometer

  • 4 cup or larger Glass Measuring Cup

  • Silicone Spatula

  • Food Processor

  • Mesh strainer

  • Expand and Fold 16-Inch Non-Stick Cooling Rack

Instructions

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  1. In large bowl, combine Candy Melts candy and sweetened condensed milk. In small bowl, combine gelatin and 1/2 cup water. Let sit 5 minutes to soften.
  2. In medium saucepan, combine glucose, sugar and remaining 1/2 cup water. Cook over medium heat, stirring until sugar dissolves. Continue cooking until mixture comes to boil; remove from heat and add gelatin mixture. Stir mixture until dissolved. Pour hot sugar mixture over candy melt mixture and stir until candy is melted.
  3. Using an immersion blender, food processor or blender, process glaze until smooth. Strain mixture through mesh strainer to remove any air bubbles. Divide mixture into 3 parts and add icing color, gel color or Color Right Base Colors to customize. Let glaze cool to between 90°F and 96°F before pouring over cake or desired treat.
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Notes

  • If using a buttercream-covered cake, the cake should be frozen before covering in mirror glaze. Do not remove cake from freezer until just ready to glaze.

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