Step-by-Step Guide to Make Shiny Chocolate Bonbons

Step-by-Step Guide to Make Shiny Chocolate Bonbons

If you've ever wondered how professional chocolatiers achieve shiny, glossy bonbons, this guide is for you! With the right tools, properly tempered chocolate, and our BPA-free molds, you can create stunning chocolates at home or in your workshop.

1. Gather Your Tools

• Polycarbonate molds for professional shine
• Tritan™ praline molds – BPA-free and durable
• Tempered chocolate (dark, milk, or white)
• Bench scraper, offset spatula, and thermometer
• Optional: colored cocoa butter for decorations

2. Clean and Prepare Your Mold

• Ensure molds are clean, dry, and polished.
• Even small smudges can prevent your bonbons from releasing shiny.

3. Temper Your Chocolate

Tempering is the secret to a professional shine and the perfect “snap.” If you don’t own a tempering machine, use the seeding method:

• Melt 2/3 of the chocolate to 45°C (dark), 40°C (milk), or 38°C (white).
• Add the remaining 1/3 chopped chocolate and stir to cool it to 27–28°C.
• Reheat to 31–32°C for dark chocolate before molding.

4. Fill, Tap, and Shell

• Pour tempered chocolate into the mold cavities.
• Tap gently to release air bubbles.
• Scrape excess chocolate for clean edges.
• Invert the mold to create a thin shell.

5. Add Filling and Seal

• Fill each shell with ganache, praline, or your favorite filling.
• Leave a small gap to seal with tempered chocolate.
• Scrape the surface clean and chill for 10–15 minutes.

6. Demold and Enjoy

• Tap or twist the mold gently to release the bonbons.
• Store in a cool, dry place to maintain shine and snap.

Recommended Molds for Shiny Bonbons

• Chocolate World Belgium 🇧🇪 – BPA-free polycarbonate molds
• Pavoni Italia 🇮🇹 – Tritan™ praline and silicone molds
• Martellato 🇮🇹 – Polycarbonate and silicone molds

Learn More and Master Chocolate Making

Want to learn more about professional chocolate molds? Visit our  How to Choose the Best Chocolate Mold or explore our  Complete Chocolate Mold Guide.

Continue your chocolate journey with our Complete Chocolate Mold Guide and discover even more tips for creating flawless chocolates.