1
: a soft creamy preparation of sugar, water, and flavorings that is used as a basis for candies or icings
2
: a candy consisting chiefly of fondant
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Finish with perfectly crispy churros dipped in chocolate sauce, rich chocolate fondant and decadent New York cheesecake.
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Natasha Amar, Forbes.com, 23 Apr. 2025
The fondant is ready to use, but can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 1 month.
—Kelly Brant, arkansasonline.com, 7 Jan. 2025
Often, edible elements like pink fondant ears and tails complete the design.
—Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 7 Jan. 2025
There were landscapes both natural and fantastic, with skyscrapers draped in what looked like fondant.
—John Werner, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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Natasha Amar, Forbes.com, 23 Apr. 2025
The fondant is ready to use, but can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 1 month.
—Kelly Brant, arkansasonline.com, 7 Jan. 2025
Often, edible elements like pink fondant ears and tails complete the design.
—Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 7 Jan. 2025
There were landscapes both natural and fantastic, with skyscrapers draped in what looked like fondant.
—John Werner, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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“Fondant.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fondant. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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fondant
noun
fon·dant
ˈfän-dənt 
1
: a creamy preparation of sugar used as a basis for candies or icings
2
: a candy consisting chiefly of fondant
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