Delicate, sweet, aromatic chocolate treats always attract the attention of not only those with a sweet tooth, but even those people who are practically indifferent to sweets. A variety of shapes, sizes, all kinds of shapes that can be made from chocolate enable confectioners to embody any whims and dreams of the customer. A gift made of chocolate is fashionable, original and delicious.
It is very easy to buy a chocolate gift in the modern variety of shops, supermarkets and pastry shops. But making a sweet surprise at home is very romantic and interesting. With a few tips and tricks, this will be even easier.
How to work with chocolate
It is preferable to work with chocolate in a room with an average temperature of 20 ° C, and melt it to a temperature of 45-50 ° C. The melting point must be monitored constantly, since overheating of the chocolate will lead to the appearance of a gray precipitate on the surface of the product after it cools down, and the glossy shine will be lost. After reaching the required temperature, it must be reduced, and in this moment there is a little secret: for dark chocolate, it is reduced to 32 ° C, for white - up to 28, and for milk - up to 30. It is very important that no water gets into the chocolate, even one drop can spoil the product. Therefore, all tools that you have to work with must be dry.
For making chocolate, you can take a regular bar, only without filler. You can also buy chocolate in drops, it melts easily and is more convenient to cook from. It is best to reheat it in a water bath, it will be faster in a microwave oven, but there is a risk of overheating the chocolate.
After cooling the preheated chocolate to the desired temperature, pour it into molds, which must be clean and dry.
What kind of filling can be put in a chocolate surprise
The simplest filling is nuts or fruits, their variety is great, so it all depends on imagination. Very tasty sweets are obtained if you use jam as a filling. You can add whatever you like to chocolate, you can experiment, the main thing is that it brings pleasure and joy.
Carefully and correctly follow the sequence of adding the filling in the stages of preparing the chocolate surprise. After the chocolate has been poured into the molds, it must be allowed time to cool, preferably in a cool room. And after cooling down, add the filling, when the chocolate has not yet completely frozen. The shelf life of cooked sweets is short, especially if fresh fruit is the filling. If there are dried fruits or jams inside, then you can store in the refrigerator for two weeks.
Such a treat can be prepared for any occasion or just for a romantic evening. You can decorate a birthday cake or pie with chocolate figurines with filling. The main thing is that the cooking process brings pleasure and joy, and the sweets themselves are prepared with love and kindness.
