Crisco vegetable shortening, 450 g

What makes the difference between a lumpy and a flawless cake? Often it comes down to the right preparation, and that's exactly where Crisco vegetable shortening helps. A thin layer ensures that Fondant can be applied smoothly and without cracks, motifs release cleanly from molds, and sugar pastes stay pliable. The 450g tin is thus a quiet guarantee of a professional finish.

Smooth, crack-free Fondant surfaces

With a little Crisco on your work surface and rolling pin, the Fondant glides without sticking or tearing. The result is an even surface that instantly makes your cake look high-quality and won't be damaged when you lift it.

Precise motifs from Silicone molds and Cookie cutters

Fine details only work when the sugar paste releases cleanly. A lightly greased Cookie cutter or a coated Silicone mold gives you sharp contours and clean edges, so every petal and every decoration looks exactly as you imagined it.

Pliable sugar pastes for shapeable results

Crumbly, dry flower paste is almost impossible to work with. If you knead a little Crisco into it, the paste becomes elastic again and can be rolled out and modelled once more without tearing. This way you can even rescue seemingly unusable scraps.

Why does my Fondant tear when I roll it out?

It's often because the paste is too dry or sticking to the surface. With a thin layer of Crisco on your work surface and rolling pin, the Fondant glides evenly, and dry patches become pliable again with a little kneaded-in fat. This gives you a smooth, crack-free surface.

To keep the shortening effective, store the closed tin at room temperature, away from direct heat. This way Crisco stays usable for about a year after opening and delivers the same reliable result with every project.

In the end, what counts is the moment your finished cake gleams and everyone is amazed: Crisco works invisibly alongside you and makes exactly that difference.