Hollow Easter Bunny Chocolate Making Project

By Bob Sherman

This Easter Bunny chocolate project uses a 2 piece assembly mold to create a hollow molded chocolate. It is a bit more challenging than solid molding but even inexperienced chocolate makers should have no trouble. This process works the same regardless of the mold size although a relatively small mold was used here. The only difference is that larger molds require more mold clips.

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PLEASE NOTE!! - Although chocolate making is relatively safe for the entire family to participate, adult supervision is required.

Chocolate
 I prefer to use chocolate wafers designed for molding chocolate. My preferred brand is Merckens which works well with all chocolate molding projects and tastes great. Although illustrated with milk chocolate, white chocolate also looks very good on these.

Melting Chocolate
Either melting method may be used, but I find the double boiler works best for this. Regardless of which method is chosen, using the chocolate at 90 degrees F. is optimum.

Double Boiler - See Double Boiler Usage Instructions.

Microwave - A microwave may be used but care must be taken not to overheat the chocolate.

  1. Place the chocolate in a microwave safe bowl.
  2. Heat for 30 seconds.
  3. Remove and stir.
  4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 until the chocolate is creamy.
  5. Optimum usage temperature is about 90 degrees F. Do not place the thermometer in the microwave!

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Step By Step Instructions

 

Step 1

Start by cutting both halves of the mold from the sheet with a scissors. Do not cut within 1/4 inch of the mold cavity. Some chocolate makers prefer to leave as much as 1/2 inch.


Step 2

I find that the wafers sold specifically for this work best.


Step 3

Do not stir too vigorously because it will introduce air bubbles.


Step 4

Check to make sure the temperature is not over 160 degrees F. Spoon chocolate into the larger half of the mold. Do not fill to the top as It will be less messy during the next step if you don't fill it to the very top.


Step 5

Visually align the 2 halves of the mold and clamp together with mold clips spaced every 1 1/2 inches or so.


Step 6

Rotate the mold so that the entire inside is covered with chocolate. Inspect for air bubbles and if any are visible tap the mold against the counter to dislodge them.


Step 7

Coating Procedure - Use a refrigerator, not a freezer.

  1. Place the mold in a refrigerator for 1 minute.
  2. Rotate the mold so that the entire inside will be coated again.
  3. Place it back in refrigerator for 1 minute with the side that was previously facing down now facing up (basically reverse the direction each time).
  4. Repeat these steps for a total of 5 - 10 minutes (larger molds need longer time).
  5. Stand the mold upright in the refrigerator until fully cooled. This will allow extra chocolate to harden at the bottom so the bunny will not be top heavy.

Step 8

Once fully cooled, de mold the bunny. The seam can be cleaned up a bit with a knife.


Step 9

Reheat some chocolate and apply a dab to the back of each eye and a carrot or flower, then press in place. Use the same color chocolate as the bunny so any sloppiness will not show.


Step 10

Press the sugar pieces in place and you are done.


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Disclaimer: The information presented here is accurate to the best of my knowledge and common chocolate making practices as of the time of this writing - originally published in December 2005 and updated in November 2010. The author and the publisher accept no liability for the use or misuse of any of the information presented in this article. This article is presented for informational purposes and is used at your own risk.

Author: Bob Sherman

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