How do you pack homemade chocolate?
Wrap the chocolates with plastic wrap if it’s in a decorative container. This will keep the container intact while you ship it. Handle the container carefully while wrapping it to avoid breaking the decorations. Try to seal the chocolates as tightly as possible to keep the container secure.
Do you spray silicone molds before putting chocolate in them?
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 do you wrap homemade chocolate for gifts?
Some very creative shapes for wrapping chocolate include:
- Envelope style.
- Easy pillow boxes.
- Paper cup gift boxes.
- Boxed geometric heart.
- Pyramid shaped gift boxes.
- Paper diamond shaped boxes.
- Paper boxes shaped like fruit such as strawberries, watermelon, apple, etc.
Do chocolate Moulds go in fridge or freezer?
Prepare small batches and immediately put in the refrigerator or freezer until set. WARNING: Don’t leave the chocolate in the refrigerator or freezer for too long. The chocolate can become too cold and will “sweat” or even crack when brought to room temperature.
Do you have to spray silicone molds?
Generally, good old greasing is not really necessary with silicone molds. However, using cooking sprays or even greasing before baking and cooking can make your life a lot easier when it comes to washing them later on. Think of this as a means of prevention – you’ll spend much less time doing the dishes afterward.
Do you need to spray silicone molds?
How long does it take for chocolate to harden?
Chocolate doesn’t need to be piping hot to stay in temper; a mere 86°F will do. Test: Dip a knife, spoon, or spatula into the chocolate and set it down at cool room temperature (65°F to 70°F). If the chocolate is in temper it will harden quite quickly (within 3 to 5 minutes) and become firm and shiny.
Should you wrap a box of chocolates?
Considering chocolates are a minimum effort kind of gift, I think wrapping and tagging them is the very least you can do. Wrapped, unless it’s a box that comes pre-wrapped. Gift bags are perfect for this. I think that if it was wrapped I would be disappointed to find it was chocolates.
How do you seal a chocolate box?
To shrink-wrap the chocolate boxes, you will need a heat source. Use either a hairdryer of 1,000 watts or more and put it on the hottest setting, or purchase a heat gun. Heat guns can be found in the paint section of most home and hardware stores.Be sure your heat source is reliable.
How do you store chocolate after molding?
Store finished pieces in a plastic container, and keep in a dark, cool, dry place, away from any humidity or moisture. It’s not recommended to store chocolate in the refrigerator; it can cause it to sweat and get sticky.
Can silicone go directly on oven rack?
Another question that people are interested in is the following: Do you put silicone bakeware directly on the oven rack? The answer is yes, but if you want to be sure, you can place it on top of a metal pan.
Does silicone get moldy?
Silicone is usually a white color, sometimes called caulking that fills the space between a sink, countertop, or the tub, shower, and the wall. The growth of the black mold often happens on silicone in the shower and throughout the bathroom, as it is a difficult area to keep dry and clean.
How do you keep silicone molds from sticking?
Use an acrylic spray such as Krylon Crystal Clear®. Use petroleum jelly thinned with mineral spirits (be careful not to leave brush strokes – rubber will pick them up and they will show on the mold surface. Use a wax such as Sonite Wax™ (from Smooth-On) or Butcher’s Wax (Home Depot).
Why is my homemade chocolate not hardening?
If your homemade chocolates aren’t hardening, it’s because cocoa butter can be a bit weird to work with. Real butter is simple: It hardens when it’s cold, and melts when it’s warm. That’s because milk fat is all the same kind of fat, and it behaves predictably.