How do I use assembly molds to make hollow chocolates?
Illustrated step by step hollow molding instructions can be found in our Hollow Molded Easter Bunny Project. Cut the parts out of the sheet with a sharp scissors. It is important to leave a 3/8 to 1/2 inch piece of the sheet all the way around the mold cavity. One half is filled with chocolate, then the two halves are clamped together. Rotate the assembled mold until the entire inside is covered with chocolate. Place in a refrigerator and rotate every few minutes until cooled. Demold and you have a beautiful hollow chocolate. Top • Can I make solid chocolates with assembly molds? Yes. The best way is to pour and cool the back half first. Once it is demolded, pour the front half of the mold and position the back half in place atop the melted chocolate. See Basic Solid Molding And Assembly for illustrated step by step instructions. An alternative is to mold the 2 halves, demold them, then adhere them together with some melted chocolate. Top • How should I clean chocolate molds? Warm wate
