Anyone make those wilton chocolate/candy molds?

Molluskwrangler

I tried to unmold my first batch and most broke or the first layer didn't come up. Any tips? I'm making them for a surprise baby shower and would like to get them done ahead of time, two weeks to go.

Molluskwrangler

I just put a batch in the freezer, that seemed to help.

thatgrrrrl

Pam in the mold before adding the chocolate.

OctGirl80

Did you try chilling them in the fridge before trying to pop them out? You could try warming them in the microwave 5/10 seconds, tap the mold to settle it (gently), then put them in the fridge to solidify again.

 

Also, Wilton changed something about their chocolates earlier this year. I'm trying to find an alternative because they just don't melt like they use to.

thatgrrrrl

Oh and the wilton candy/chocolate melts SUCK. I go to a local chocolatier for my chocolate needs

 

Molluskwrangler

The cold seemed to make all the difference they popped right out, thank god. I only ruined one batch. Then I realized the bags I bought to put them in are too small. fuuuuuck. Okay, well, I'm off to Joanns. 

I still have to make about 100 macarons...fml.

bumpuser260585

We plan on doing some chocolate molds for J's birthday party.  My coworker used to do chocolates professionally.  In addition to what everyone else suggested, she also said not to leave them in the freezer for too long. Just a few minutes until they firm up, then pop them out.

 

JJsMom211

True story: I used to spend my summers at my Uncle's house in Northern WA with my cousin and brothers. We had an evil step-Aunt who would lock up the kitchen when he was gone for work, then she would leave for the day to go shopping or whatever it is that the evil biitch did. One day, we were so hungry that we found one of those Wilton Chocolate kits in my cousin's closet and feasted on the chocolate that day. We also ate an entire jar of Flinstone's vitamins. We were desperate, but I remember the chocolate being SO good.

My uncle and my parents had no idea until a few years later when shiit hit the fan and they got divorced. Best day ever! Anyway, that's my random story for today. I hope you enjoy the party!

Molluskwrangler

I've only made like real chocolates (the hard shelled kind) and truffles it's a totally different thing, AND it was back during my externship like 10 years ago. 

 

OctGirl80

Molluskwrangler:

I've only made like real chocolates (the hard shelled kind) and truffles it's a totally different thing, AND it was back during my externship like 10 years ago. 

 

 

DO NOT try to use new Wilton chocolates for dipping. They do not melt like they used to. Seriously. I made cake pops for BIL's birthday a couple weeks ago and it was horrible trying to get them to the right consistency for dipping (it actually never happened). The chocolate was, for lack of a better term, gloppy.

JerkStore213

thatgrrrrl:

Pam in the mold before adding the chocolate.

This!