https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Mon, 06 Apr 2026 18:23:20 +0000 Mon, 24 Nov 2008 20:15:09 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.04 360 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=22154 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22154&PID=551662&title=making-chocolates#551662 Author: mum2paris
Subject: 22154
Posted: 24 November 2008 at 8:15pm

When i made my choccys for the wedding (about 300 of them) I used the nestle chocolate melts.

They are fab and set really quickly.

do small amounts at a time (about 1/4 to 1/3 of a pack at a time), put in microwave safe glass bowl/jug, and heat on 50% power like kelz said, for 1 minute then 15 second bursts at a time, once they are runny but have still some little lumps in it, take out and mix until smooth.

when you've spooned the amount you want into the moulds, pick up the mould by the sides, and gnetly tap or drop from a coupel of cms onto the bench a few times - this straightens out the back so you don't get the swirly lump on the back, it also busts any air bubbles in the chocolate.. you can usually see them come up to the top after a couple of taps.

if you leave them to set in room temp then thats usually better, once they are set, put in freezer for a few mins and when you take them out you can usually see the bubble between the choc and the mould where it has self-detached, if it hasn't put back in in 5 min bursts, this way when you turn the mould upside down the chocs should come out themselves and they should still be lovely and shiny. just gently pat with a paper towel to remove excess moisture and then you can store at room temp in a container lined with greaseproof paper.

Putting them into the freezer to set for too long, or keeping them in the fridge will make the chocolate sweat and not last as long.]]> Mon, 24 Nov 2008 20:15:09 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22154&PID=551662&title=making-chocolates#551662 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22154&PID=535189&title=making-chocolates#535189 Author: IVFGirl1111
Subject: 22154
Posted: 04 November 2008 at 9:31am

I brought some Christmas moulds in the weekend too I cant wait for Christmas! ]]> Tue, 04 Nov 2008 09:31:10 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22154&PID=535189&title=making-chocolates#535189 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22154&PID=535023&title=making-chocolates#535023 Author: lizzle
Subject: 22154
Posted: 03 November 2008 at 10:17pm

Signature darkare absoloutely fabulous! the only one I could find where the first ingrediant was Cocoa mass not sugar. Melts beautifully and is a great cheap product!]]> Mon, 03 Nov 2008 22:17:45 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22154&PID=535023&title=making-chocolates#535023 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22154&PID=534816&title=making-chocolates#534816 Author: busymum
Subject: 22154
Posted: 03 November 2008 at 7:55pm

Kate Signature Range have some belgium cooking chocolates which are dairy free - I've seen them at Countdown.

Yep it's that easy although I have seen some people tap the bottom of the moulds on the bench to make sure there are no air bubbles.]]> Mon, 03 Nov 2008 19:55:08 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22154&PID=534816&title=making-chocolates#534816 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22154&PID=534512&title=making-chocolates#534512 Author: aussiegirl
Subject: 22154
Posted: 03 November 2008 at 2:41pm

Thanks guys! ]]> Mon, 03 Nov 2008 14:41:36 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22154&PID=534512&title=making-chocolates#534512 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22154&PID=534453&title=making-chocolates#534453 Author: Kellz
Subject: 22154
Posted: 03 November 2008 at 1:43pm

Yep u can use any choc,..often I use any choc that is on special cos its usually cheaper than cooking choc. Some brands need to be thinned out using a blob of kremelta tho. I ]]> Mon, 03 Nov 2008 13:43:24 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22154&PID=534453&title=making-chocolates#534453 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22154&PID=534437&title=making-chocolates#534437 Author: minik8e
Subject: 22154
Posted: 03 November 2008 at 1:32pm

This might be a silly question.....but can you use any old chocolate, or do you have to get special stuff? Just because Whittakers Dark Chocolate is the only stuff around that is dairy free....]]> Mon, 03 Nov 2008 13:32:11 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22154&PID=534437&title=making-chocolates#534437 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22154&PID=534373&title=making-chocolates#534373 Author: Kellz
Subject: 22154
Posted: 03 November 2008 at 12:44pm

If melting in the microwave- do it on medium not high, and only for a min at a time, stir and if most of the choc is still solid put in for another min..If u do it too long the choc can over cook and will be useless!
If u gonna melt on the stove,..put water in a pot then sit qa bowl with the choc in inside the pot so that the heat is not directly on the bowl with the bchoc in,..and dont get any water in the choc! ]]> Mon, 03 Nov 2008 12:44:59 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22154&PID=534373&title=making-chocolates#534373 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22154&PID=534339&title=making-chocolates#534339 Author: T_Rex
Subject: 22154
Posted: 03 November 2008 at 12:17pm

Yep. Its that simple. I just use chocolate buttons from the supermarket. You can add chopped nuts or something if you like too, but you have to chop them really small so they don't block up the mold.

I usually end up putting them in the freezer to set, cos I'm impatient! And I usually make more than one mould's worth at a time, so I want the mold back asap.

Enjoy, and don't eat too many ]]> Mon, 03 Nov 2008 12:17:06 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22154&PID=534339&title=making-chocolates#534339 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22154&PID=534155&title=making-chocolates#534155 Author: caliandjack
Subject: 22154
Posted: 03 November 2008 at 9:33am

That's how I did it, I got a chocolate making kit from Spotlight came with everything that was needed.]]> Mon, 03 Nov 2008 09:33:45 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22154&PID=534155&title=making-chocolates#534155 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22154&PID=534126&title=making-chocolates#534126 Author: aussiegirl
Subject: 22154
Posted: 03 November 2008 at 9:19am

Ok, so I have just bought some chocolate moulds to make christmas chocolates.

My question is: Do I literally melt the chocolate and put it in the moulds and refrigerate?

Thanks! ]]> Mon, 03 Nov 2008 09:19:15 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22154&PID=534126&title=making-chocolates#534126