Using the chocolate molds to mold the chocolate is indeed a very simple process and can be a lot of fun too for sure. The Candy molds are readily available in a variety of the shapes and themes and can be found at your local craft store or at the various on-line stores. You will also need to use the melting wafers such as the Merckens chocolate wafers, which are very easy to use and do not require a lot of tempering.
Select your desired molds and also ensure they are clean and absolutely dry. Dig out your bag of the lollipop sticks if the molds you are using require them. Get a two cup of the glass measuring cup and fill to the top with the melting chocolate wafers. We have tried out several brands of melting chocolate wafers and find that Mercken’s chocolate wafers are by far the best tasting wafers. You can find much of the cheaper wafers at your local craft store but, in our opinion, they are very waxy tasting. As the old saying goes, you get what you pay for. Put the glass measuring cup in the microwave for one minute. Take out and stir. Now it is ideal to microwave at 30 second intervals, stirring in between, until completely melted. Be sure not to overheat or chocolate will seize up, get a grainy texture and taste burnt.
Once the chocolate is melted it can be poured either directly from the measuring cup, spooned, or squirted from a squeeze bottle in order to fill the mold. It is better to slightly under fill the mold rather than over fill. Overfilling the mold will particularly cause the chocolate to run up and over the sides and will create a lip around the edge of the finished piece.
Once the mold is full, tap down on the counter in order to release any of the air bubbles that may be trapped inside. You will be able to see the air bubbles releasing from this. Tap the mold until they all appear to be released. Failure to follow this particular step will create what appear to be the holes or the pockets on the surface of the chocolate. At this particular point, you can add the lollipop sticks if necessary.
Put the filled mold in the freezer for about 5-10 minutes or until hardened. The time which is spent in the freezer will vary based on the size of the mold cavities. You basically want to leave it in the freezer for as long as it takes to harden. Be careful not to leave it in too long or the chocolate may actually freeze in the entire process. In addition, you do not want the condensation to build up as this will create a sticky mess and a dull looking piece of the candy.
For further details about chocolate discs and chocolate wafers please visit the website.
Select your desired molds and also ensure they are clean and absolutely dry. Dig out your bag of the lollipop sticks if the molds you are using require them. Get a two cup of the glass measuring cup and fill to the top with the melting chocolate wafers. We have tried out several brands of melting chocolate wafers and find that Mercken’s chocolate wafers are by far the best tasting wafers. You can find much of the cheaper wafers at your local craft store but, in our opinion, they are very waxy tasting. As the old saying goes, you get what you pay for. Put the glass measuring cup in the microwave for one minute. Take out and stir. Now it is ideal to microwave at 30 second intervals, stirring in between, until completely melted. Be sure not to overheat or chocolate will seize up, get a grainy texture and taste burnt.
Once the chocolate is melted it can be poured either directly from the measuring cup, spooned, or squirted from a squeeze bottle in order to fill the mold. It is better to slightly under fill the mold rather than over fill. Overfilling the mold will particularly cause the chocolate to run up and over the sides and will create a lip around the edge of the finished piece.
Once the mold is full, tap down on the counter in order to release any of the air bubbles that may be trapped inside. You will be able to see the air bubbles releasing from this. Tap the mold until they all appear to be released. Failure to follow this particular step will create what appear to be the holes or the pockets on the surface of the chocolate. At this particular point, you can add the lollipop sticks if necessary.
Put the filled mold in the freezer for about 5-10 minutes or until hardened. The time which is spent in the freezer will vary based on the size of the mold cavities. You basically want to leave it in the freezer for as long as it takes to harden. Be careful not to leave it in too long or the chocolate may actually freeze in the entire process. In addition, you do not want the condensation to build up as this will create a sticky mess and a dull looking piece of the candy.
For further details about chocolate discs and chocolate wafers please visit the website.
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