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What kind of chocolate do you use for molds?
Chocolate for Molding Couverture is high-quality chocolate. Dark chocolate couverture contains cocoa liquor, sugar, cocoa butter, and vanilla. This kind of chocolate tastes the best by far, but it is expensive and harder to work with because it requires tempering.
How do you keep chocolate from sticking to plastic molds?
How to Prevent Chocolate Sticking to a Candy Mold Wash your candy molds thoroughly at least a day in advance of when you plan to use them. Dry them with towels. Pour your melted chocolate into the molds as usual. Refrigerate your chocolate molds until the chocolate has completely hardened.
Can I use normal chocolate for molds?
You can use any chocolate for molded chocolate. In general, anything with vegetable fat (most store-bought chocolates) is going to be easier to melt but not as tasty.
Can I use chocolate chips to make candy molds?
If you just want to mold or dip candies for your family, you can easily temper chocolate chips in your microwave. Microwave the chips for 20 seconds, then take them out and stir. The chips will look the same, and you might think you don’t need to stir them, but stir them anyway.
Can you put melted chocolate in silicone molds?
Pliable, smooth-textured silicone molds work especially well for chocolate because they are durable, reusable and they create a flawless surface. Begin with dark or milk chocolate made especially for candy making to pour into the molds.
Do you put chocolate molds in the fridge or freezer?
Set your mold or baking sheet in the freezer, making sure it’s level. Your candy will be ready to pop out in 5-10 minutes, depending on the size of the mold. Wipe off any excess moisture with a paper towel and enjoy! As with all fine chocolate, make sure to store leftovers in an airtight container in a cool, dry place.
How do you get chocolate out of silicone molds without breaking them?
How to get chocolate out of silicone molds without breaking Place chocolate in fridge for 20-30 min depending on the size of chocolate. Remove from the fridge and turn the mold upside down on a plate. If the silicone mold is quite large, start by gently removing the edges of the mold from the chocolate.
Do you need to temper chocolate for molds?
If you’re baking, you don’t need to worry about tempering chocolate but if you’re making candies or dipping strawberries, the chocolate must be tempered. Same thing with making molded chocolates. Chocolate has to be tempered otherwise it will not release from a chocolate mold.
What do you put in chocolate molds?
For basic, solid candies, use Candy Melts® candy or melting chocolate and follow the instructions on the package. Once melted, use a spoon, melting bottle or disposable decorating bag to fill the mold and gently tap it lightly to remove air bubbles will float to the surface.
Do I need to add butter to melt chocolate?
When melting chocolate and butter, you want to start by melting the chocolate first and then add the butter to finish mixing. It reduces the chance of scorching or burning. Add the butter when the chocolate begins to melt, and stir to fully melt the mixture.
What kind of chocolate is good for melting?
The ideal chocolate for melting and dipping is called “couverture” chocolate. (Find it here and here.) Couverture chocolate has a higher ratio of cocoa butter to cocoa, which helps it melt more smoothly.
Do you need to grease silicone chocolate molds?
No need to spray or coat chocolate molds with any type of oil. As long as you used the proper molding chocolate and let it completely set in the refrigerator, your chocolate will easily release on its own.
How much chocolate does it take to fill a mold?
Add the chocolate chips to a microwave-safe bowl and microwave in intervals of 20 seconds, stirring in between, until the chocolate is smooth and melted. Add two tablespoons of chocolate to each half of the molds and evenly spread the chocolate with a spoon until the surface is fully covered.
What to fill molds with?
The most effective and most used flexible mouldmaking material today is silicone rubber which can either be poured as a liquid or (with a special thickener) brushed as a paste on the surface of the original object.
Can you use chocolate chips instead of candy melts?
Can I use chocolate chips instead of candy melts for cake pops? Absolutely! Chocolate chips will be too thick when melted, so you’ll need to thin out the chocolate before dipping. To do this, add a little bit of oil to the melted chocolate and stir.
Can you use chocolate chips in place of candy melts?
You can get a similar consistency by melting together chocolate chips (or white chocolate chips if you don’t want a chocolate flavor) and shortening. 6 ounces of chocolate chips (or 5 ounces of white chocolate chips) and 1 tablespoon of shortening should be about right. Melt them gently, as you would the Wilton discs.
Can I use a fondant mold for chocolate?
Silicone fondant molds are a good choice for chocolate and candy melts. Silicone will release the hardened chocolate without a mold release, and if using candy melts, the molds can be put into the freezer without making the mold brittle, as can happen if plastic molds are used.
