It might leak out of the dessert when cut. To use edible lace in gelatin desserts, use a lace recipe that contains gelatin. Edible lace without gelatin will absorb too much moisture from the gelatin dessert and turn into a slimy liquid. Using edible lace in gelatin art desserts Place it in an air-tight container or a plastic bag.įinished edible lace can be used for cake decorating or inserted into gelatin art desserts. When the lace is dry and out of the mold. Below is a comparison between stiff and flexible lace: If this happens, lower the lace back into the mold and use a damp napkin to remove the dry excess.Īdding more glycerine to the recipe will make the lace soft and flexible. Sometimes, you can't see the thin film on the back of the lace until you start to remove it from the mold. It the lace is stretching or tearing, it needs to be dried a bit longer. You can remove it from the mold as long as it's not getting deformed in the process. If you have increased the amount of glycerine used in the recipe, it is normal for the lace to be a bit rubbery. When the lace is dry, you can remove it from the mold by gently pulling it upwards or place it on a flat surface and gently remove the mold by curling it up a few inches at a time. If you find that the lace is getting too thin as it dries, you can apply another layer of the mixture on top of the first one. Once you find out how long it takes for your chosen recipe to dry, in your environment, you can check the lace less often. Fill the mold in the morning and check every 1-2 hours to see if the lace is firming up and coming out of the mold easily.

We recommend to keep an eye on your lace the first time you make it. Even different locations in your home, may have different drying times (proximity to the heater, AC or window, etc.). You will find that different recipes, temperatures and air humidity levels will impact the the lace drying time drastically. It may take just a few hours or a couple of days for lace to dry. The time the lace requires to dry will depend on many factors. When the lace dries, you can use a damp napkin and wipe the dry excess from the surface. Try to scoop it all up before you leave the lace to dry.ĭon't worry if you don't manage to remove it all. Remove as much of the excess as you can without removing any mixture from the mold.Įxcess mixture left on the mold will be visible as a tiny membrane on the finished lace.

When the mold is completely covered, scoop the excess from the top of the mold. Press the spatula down gently to ensure the mixture is filling the mold gaps completely. Use a generous amount and spread the mixture in all directions to fill all the little nooks and crannies of the mold. When your mixture is ready, spread it over the silicone mold using a spatula or a flat piece of flexible plastic. Lace without gelatin is more suitable for regular cake decorating. Lace made for gelatin art contains additional gelatin to help lace withstand high moisture levels of gelatin art desserts. There are many methods and recipes that can be used to make edible lace. Below are several recipes for different applications. Using edible lace is a great way to elevate the look of your cakes and gelatin art desserts.

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