Hello! I have been searching for good fillings to be used in fondant covered cakes (can't be refrigerated) and the receipes I have been looking at have dairy in them. Can anyone suggest some yummy and "safe" fillings that will stay fresh in cakes for a few days and that don't need to be kept cold?
THANKS!
if you use satin ice fondant it does ok in the fridge. I am sorry I don't know of any fillings that have no dairy.
I use pastry fillings that come in plastic sleeves. They come in a variety of flavors so you just pick one that complements your cake. I use them either straight out of the sleeve or mix 50/50 with buttercream. I get mine locally at a cake decorating store (Henry & Henry brand) but here is a link to them from Country Kitchens: http://www.countrykitchensa.com/catalog/SearchResults.aspx?description=pastry%20filling&page=-1
I do not refrigerate my fondant covered cakes with these fillings.
Miriel - I have been wanting to try these fillings. Do they taste as good as homemade? How many layers can you get out of one of these two pound bags? What flavors are the best?
Cassie,
I have tried almost all of the flavorings, and they are really very tasty with or without the buttercream. I actually divided my 2 lb bag into like thirds, and put them in freezer bags. I have actually gotten a triple layer 9 inch cake from 1 of my freezer bag portions. HTH
Every time I've tried to mix fruit filling with buttercream at almost looks curdled. Does anyone know why that happens to me? What's the secret? That would be the perfect solution for cakes that can't be refrigerated!
i use sleeve fillings and love them. i use about half a sleeve on a 12 in cake then put the rest in the fridge
country kitchens shipping isnt too bad an there sleeve are usually cheaper then the other site. i used to order them from patty cakes but CK was cheaper
I use the sleeves too & absolutely love them! My advice would be to try & use it all on your cakes... make an extra cake if you have to... putting it in the fridge is a major no-no 
... I can't resist eating it!!!!! 
LOL!! 
It is soooo good!!! I like the cream cheese sleeves the best. Oh my gosh it is delicious! 
Also I use raspberry, strawberry jam or preserves & mix with my BCI. Also pudding but I don't mix with BCI. I've never tried any other fruit jams but I bet they are good too.
For fillings, I usually whip all fruit jelly or jam into buttercream. Or, you can make your own for more exotic flavors. I simply add in a small pan
1. any fruit (fresh or frozen), for example sliced frozen mango or fresh strawberries
2. Any sweetener to taste - for example honey or brown sugar
3. Water (use just a little, enough so it does not burn, and keep an eye on it)
4. Flavoring (optional) e.g., chopped ginger, vanilla bean
5.Simmer until it falls apart, wathcing and stirring all the time, adding mroe water as needed
6. When it is the consistency you like (think thick jelly), remove from heat and stir in 1 pack of gelatin that has been bloomed in a tablespoon of water.
7. Use filling as is or stir into buttercream
This recipe is very forgiving and versatile.
when my kids eat pudding cups and they leave some in the little cup i notice that it gets kinda watery when it sits for a while so i wouldnt use pudding cups
ive never tried the cream cheese sleeves but i definatley will now
thanks everyone! I am going over to CK right now to order some of the sleeves!
when my kids eat pudding cups and they leave some in the little cup i notice that it gets kinda watery when it sits for a while so i wouldnt use pudding cups
ive never tried the cream cheese sleeves but i definatley will now
The reason it gets watery is because of saliva, having been transferred onto the spoon. The bacteria in saliva breaks down the leftover pudding (the same thing happens to yogurt). 
when my kids eat pudding cups and they leave some in the little cup i notice that it gets kinda watery when it sits for a while so i wouldnt use pudding cups
I've seen this happen with my boys if they've never taken a bite of it! You can't save the stuff for later! I'm pretty sure that they are supposed to be kept in the fridge after they're opened!
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