Im thinking and planning to make some chocolates at home with some special molds I have for a party. I want to know what is the best chocolate to use or a brand you would suggest. I know there are chocolate bars you just melt then pour on the mold but I want to get some advice froms someone who has been successful in a similar project. Thanks!
2007-02-23 06:36:01 · 7 answers · asked by pinayinpenn 2 in Food & Drink ➔ Cooking & Recipes
You temper your chocolate or melt your chocolate and put it in a mould that you can find at craft stores. You could also use soap moulds as well. Good Luck.
2007-02-23 06:51:31 · answer #1 · answered by Sandee 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I just took a class on this last weekend. For real chocolate you will need to temper the chocolate after it is melted so that it will harden correctly and not be cloudy. Tempering chocolate differs based on if it is white, dark or milk chocolate you are working with. You can buy candy coating if you do not want to mess with tempering, but it does not taste as good.
I would get a good book on chocolate making that can walk you through the steps with photos for tempering.
Don't use non-stick spray. If the chocolate is properly tempered it will contract from the edges of the mold on its own. You will want to tap the filled mold on the counter to get any air bubbles out, then place the filled molds in the refridgerator until hardened. If the chocolate won't release from the mold, put it back in the fridge longer and try again.
You can buy chocolate and/or candy coating, and the molds at a baking/sweet store. Try your local yellow pages.
2007-02-23 15:27:38 · answer #2 · answered by Beth B 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well I usually buy the chocolate mets (they come in several different colors) at Walmart or Micheals. I spray the flour added spray into the molds melt the chocolate pieces in a glass measuring cup in the micro pour it into a decorating bag and cut just the tip off (I do it this way so that I can put the color right where I want it) It makes for better looking pieces and also gives them that professional look as well.
Good luck and have fun.
2007-02-23 15:28:02 · answer #3 · answered by emotionalyhurtmom 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try using a double boiler to melt the chocolate and use a plastic mold to make the shapes. Dont forget to spray the mold with non stick spray.
2007-02-23 14:45:47 · answer #4 · answered by Binky 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are places online that you can order premium choclate from just look around online. Also check the TV Food network the whole week of Valentines they were doing TONS of chocolate shows I am sure that they will have places that you can get good chocoalte from. Along with suggetions for use
2007-02-23 15:05:11 · answer #5 · answered by traea_1 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
oh goodness gurl ur lucky i gave u advive!! lol j/k well all u got to do is melt it then put it in a mold
2007-02-23 14:53:45 · answer #6 · answered by Nancy M 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
TRY MAKING THEM LOOK LIKE THESE
2007-02-23 22:38:12 · answer #7 · answered by Katy C 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋