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Homemade chocolates are cheaper yet fun to make, and give the added satisfaction of being something you have made personally! For variety, try chocolate flavourings and colourings or experiment with our range of delicious fillings. Why not create your own fillings? Easy enough even for children but don't expect perfect results at once ... don't worry if you goof a few times ... after all, your 'mistakes' will be just as delicious! Getting Started
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| Melt moulding candy in a double boiler (or similar) over boiling hot water (keep away from the stove - once the water's boiled it will stay hot enough for a whole batch). |
Making Plain Chocolates
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| Fill the mould with the melted candy, tap on the bench to remove air bubbles. Freeze for 5 minutes. | |
| Remove from the freezer - simply tap the mould until the chocolates pop out. |
Easter Eggs or Hollow Moulds
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| Cut out the matching parts of the mould. Three quarters fill half of the mould. Line up the front & back together. Clip with bulldog clips. Shake until candy has covered both sides. | |
| Freeze for 10 minutes, turning to ensure an even thickness. When set remove the clips and gently unmould. |
Making Coloured Chocolates
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| Add a little candy-colouring powder to change the colour of white candy. Mix the colouring powders to achieve wonderful colours. | |
| Using a small brush and melted coloured candy, paint into a suitable mould, tap to remove air bubbles then freeze for a minute prior to spooning a contrast colour over the top, and then freeze again.
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How To Dip
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| Use our dipping swirl to dip nuts, fruit, ginger or centres in chocolate.
Melt chocolate candy buttons over hot water, stirring well in the process.
Drop centres into the melted chocolate. Lift the centres out with the swirl and place on greaseproof paper. Allow to set briefly in the freezer.
Store chocolates in a sealed container in the cool place.
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Making Filled Chocolates
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| A shell of chocolate must first be set around the bottom and sides of the mould. This is done by brushing the candy into the mould, tapping to release air, freezing for a minute then recoating prior to filling with your favourite Home Style filling. Cover the filling with more melted candy then refreeze to set. | |
| Try making your own fillings – the list can grow as much as your imagination allows! | |
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