I’m looking for imitation cherries made from gelatine. They were a very popular cake decoration, used especially by pastry cooks and cake decorator’s.
I’ve searched online and in supermarkets but cannot find any. Does anyone know if they are still available please?
No they’re not the ones, thanks for looking
Do you mean glacé cherries, or are they different?
https://www.woolworths.com.au/shop/productdetails/383039/win…
No not glacé cherries. 🤢
They are called marachino cherries.
I also think this is what OP means but they're not made from gelatine.
They aren’t the ones either, but thanks for your input.
My brother was a pastry cook years ago and I remember him using them on the top of decorated cakes with edible flowers. Unfortunately he has now passed so I can’t ask him.
They were made from gelatine and used to be next to the glacé cherries in the supermarket.
Glace cherries are not made of gelatin if that's what you are thinking of. They are also disgusting.
Spherification - make your own.
Do you have any photos of your brother’s cakes as a reference?
Cherry Sours? https://www.oldtimecandy.com/products/cherry-sours-bulk
These aren’t really an Australian thing though and not used on cakes that I know of
Or there are cherry gummy lollies
Like these haribo ones https://www.bigw.com.au/product/haribo-happy-cherries-140g/p…
Or Welch’s https://welchsfruitsnacks.com/products/berries-n-cherries/
Otherwise I’d say they were maraschino cherries or morello cherries.
I am also looking for the same imitation cherries. My husband is a chef and we have been looking everywhere for them. We found them 5 years ago in Hobart but the shop isn't there anymore. If I find them I will let you know.
You can try these sellers if that's what you are looking for.
https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/124841067212?ViewItem=&item=1248…
https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/313387052455?hash=item48f752eda7…