petits five

third (fifth, eleventh) attempt at petits fours. reinforcements include l-dub, mq and the epicurean. we followed the advice of this man, who doesn't look like a french pastry chef, but seemed to have the most efficient, clean cut method.

mq prepping pound cake made in jelly roll pan by l-dub

 cut into equal vertical slats, then brushed with nutella and stacked. top left is a "miscommunication"

 marzipan rolled, applied and trimmed

 fondant poured (we compromised between mark's scoop and dump method with a measuring cup)

 mq with the first specimen, garnished with a blackberry

 jude approves

 second batch, fondant is smoother, but a little thin

 the baby shower toppers, arriving 2 weeks late, finally fulfill their destiny

do not look like these, but still a good try!