Wilton Icing Color
Christmas Red gel colorant
The red of the year-end holidays, bright and warm.
The Wilton Christmas Red gel colorant provides a slightly warmer red than Red-Red, perfect for year-end holiday decorations and warm winter creations.
Christmas Red is the color of the year-end holidays: wreaths, stars, classic red on snowy white background, stylized Christmas sweaters on decorative cookies.
Signature shade
Christmas Red
Dominant pigment: allura red + traces
Result on white fondant and royal icing. Adjustable from pastel to saturated depending on dosage.
3 shades depending on dosage
Pastel
1 tip
for 500 g
for 500 g
Standard
3 tips
for 500 g
for 500 g
Intense
5 to 7 tips
for 500 g
for 500 g
One tip corresponds to the amount taken at the end of a clean toothpick.
Calculate your dosage
Recommended dosage3 tips
Incorporation techniqueKnead 5 min
Rest time30 min
Christmas Red intensifies while resting: slightly underdose at initial application.
Discover other Wilton shades
Click on a color dot to access the detailed sheet. 20 Wilton shades in the catalog.
FUNDAMENTALS
REDS
PINKS
YELLOWS & ORANGE
GREENS
BLUES
PURPLES
Signature creative ideas
- Year-end shortbread: Christmas Red royal icing on tree, star, heart shortbread.
- Festive wreaths: Christmas Red fondant in berries + Leaf Green for foliage.
- Winter drip cake: Christmas Red drips on white cake for a snow sugar effect.
- Stylized sweaters: Nordic red royal icing patterns on white iced cookies.
- Santa Claus cake: Intense red fondant + white and black details.
Features
| Capacity | 28.3 g |
| Shape | Concentrated gel in jar |
| Brand | Wilton (USA) |
| Compatibility | Fondant, buttercream, royal icing, sponge cake, cream |
| Dominant pigment | allura red + traces |
| Gluten-free | Yes |
| Kosher / Halal | Not certified |
Instructions for use
- Take the desired amount with a clean toothpick, lightly touching the surface of the gel.
- Incorporate into the preparation and mix gradually.
- For sugar paste, knead 5 to 8 minutes until fully homogeneous.
- For buttercream and royal icing, whip or spatula gently to avoid bubbles.
- Let rest for the recommended time: the color naturally intensifies after a few minutes.
- Adjust in small doses if the shade obtained is too pale.
Storage
| To store | Store in a dry place at room temperature (15 to 25 °C) |
| Keep out of direct light | Close tightly after each use |
| After opening | 2 years in a properly closed jar |
| To avoid | Refrigeration (makes the gel more viscous) |
Note: Christmas Red is very saturated: test on 100 g of dough before using the final amount.
Frequently asked questions
Is Wilton colorant suitable for coloring chocolate?
No. Wilton gel colorants are water-based, incompatible with chocolate. To color chocolate or ganache, use oil-based colorants.
How many jars for a 3-tier wedding cake?
A 28 g Wilton jar covers about 8 to 10 kg of sugar paste or 5 to 7 kg of buttercream depending on the desired intensity. One jar is enough for most 3-tier wedding cakes.
Does the color remain stable over time?
Yes, on fondant and sugar paste the color lasts several weeks away from light. On buttercream and cream, keep refrigerated for 5 to 7 days.
How to get a lighter or darker shade?
To lighten: add white (extra white fondant) or reduce the dosage. To darken: add an extra half tip and let rest for 30 minutes before judging.
Christmas Red tip?
Christmas Red is very saturated: test on 100 g of dough before using the final amount.
To go further
Complete your Wilton palette with Black, Light Pink, Lemon Yellow, or browse the Patissland Gel Colorants collection.
Shipping and Delivery
Processing and Delivery Times
- Order Preparation: 0 to 2 working days
- France, Belgium, Germany: 1 to 2 working days
- Europe: 2 to 5 working days
- Click & Collect Osny: 24-48h
Shipping Fees
- FR, BE, DE: based on weight
- Europe: based on country and weight
- Click & Collect Osny: Free
Exact fees are calculated at checkout.
