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Step-by-Step Guide to Make Shiny Chocolate Bonbons
Making shiny chocolate bonbons is easier than it looks when you have the right tools, a clean mold, and properly tempered chocolate. This step-by-step guide will help you create professional results at home or in your workshop. All our Chocolate World, Pavoni Italia, and Martellato molds are BPA-free and food-safe.
1. Gather Your Tools
- High-quality polycarbonate molds or Tritan™ praline molds
- Tempered chocolate (dark, milk, or white)
- Bench scraper and offset spatula
- Infrared thermometer or chocolate tempering machine
- Optional: colored cocoa butter for decoration
2. Clean and Polish the Molds
- Ensure molds are completely clean and dry.
- Polish with a soft cloth or cotton pad to remove fingerprints and dust.
- Even small marks can prevent your bonbons from releasing shiny.
3. Temper Your Chocolate
Tempered chocolate is essential for a shiny finish. If you don’t have a tempering machine, use the seeding method:
- Melt 2/3 of your chocolate to the recommended temperature (around 45°C for dark).
- Add the remaining 1/3 finely chopped chocolate and stir until it cools to 27–28°C.
- Gently reheat to 31–32°C for perfect temper.
4. Fill and Tap the Mold
- Pour tempered chocolate into the cavities.
- Tap gently to remove air bubbles.
- Scrape excess chocolate with a bench scraper for a clean edge.
5. Create the Shell and Add Filling
- Invert the mold to create a thin chocolate shell.
- Once crystallized, fill with your favorite ganache or praline.
- Seal with more tempered chocolate and scrape to finish.
6. Demold and Enjoy
- Chill briefly for 10–15 minutes until the chocolate sets.
- Gently tap or twist the mold to release your shiny bonbons.
- Store in a cool, dry place for perfect shine and snap.
Recommended Products
- Chocolate World Belgium 🇧🇪 – BPA-free polycarbonate molds
- Pavoni Italia 🇮🇹 – Tritan™ praline and silicone molds
- Martellato 🇮🇹 – Polycarbonate and silicone molds
- Mol D’Art 🇧🇪 – Professional chocolate melters
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