Can I mix different kinds of chocolate together for molding?
March 26, 2009 by Chocolate Gift Ideas
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I want to use chocolate molds to make some small chocolate candies in a variety of shapes for Christmas. I bought a large bag of semi-sweet chocolate chips and 2 large bars of milk chocolate to tone down the intensity of the chocolate and make it creamier. Will this work? I am concerned that the two chocolates might separate when they cool. I want a better quality chocolate than the typical easter candy kind, but I don’t want to spend the money on gourmet chocolate.
I want to use chocolate molds to make some small chocolate candies in a variety of shapes for Christmas. I bought a large bag of semi-sweet chocolate chips and 2 large bars of milk chocolate to tone down the intensity of the chocolate and make it creamier. Will this work? I am concerned that the two chocolates might separate when they cool. I want a better quality chocolate than the typical easter candy kind, but I don’t want to spend the money on gourmet chocolate.
Also, how long can I store the finished candies at room temperature?
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Chocolate Feedback: I do it all the time. I mix odds and ends and also I don’t like straight milk or dark.
Chocolate Feedback: You can definitely mix chocolate types. You could even do a small layer of milk chocolate and add another layer of white chocolate after the first layer firms up a little. You can also add flavorings like orange extract or peppermint. I crush mini candy canes in a food processor until they are a pink powder, and stir into white chocolate to make Christmas dinner mints.
What makes easter candy so waxy-tasting is the manufacturer’s use of vegetable fat to replace more expensive cocoa butter. The only real way to avoid this is by using good quality chocolate, and checking the label. I recommend Ghirardelli, which you can find good deals on it if you know where to look. Sam’s club carries it in 2.5 lb blocks for about $6 this time of year.
Store finished chocolates in an airtight container for 2-3 weeks.
Chocolate Feedback: Yes absolutely! This is a very helpful article about chocolate.
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