Wet fillings in chocolate

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Water is the arch-nemesis of chocolate. So how do you put water-based fillings into chocolates without splitting the chocolate? I've tried this a few times, and it never seems to work properly.

(Most particularly, I'm trying to do a fondant filling. But since fondant is just sugar with water in it... that's not going to work very well.)



Best Answer

To correct your statement:
Water is the arch enemy of liquid chocolate...

You can even let melted chocolate and liquid touch, this will not cause the chocolate to seize, stirring might.

If you want to create a filled bite of chocolate-encased deliciousness often called Belgian praline (but names may vary), you can go different routes:

  • Prepare a (semi-)solid centre, e.g. a piece of marzipan or, if firm enugh to cut, your fondant, then coat it by dipping it in tempered chocolate.
  • Prepare a hollow shell by pouring tempered chocolate into molds and pouring it out again before it sets. Then fill the shell with your desired filling, leaving a bit of space to the top. Close the shell by piping or pouring more chocolate on it. Let cool between steps and before unmolding.
  • For really liquid fillings like liqueur, you need shells that have only a small opening. You can make them yourself, either by using a special mold with a small opening or by making semi-spheres, "glueing" two halves together and then using a warm tool to melt a hole into the ball. Or you can order them from specialized suppliers. Fill the shell with your liquid filling, then close the hole by piping a drop of chocolate on it.
    Optional: dip the filled object in chocolate to hide seams etc.



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What is the ingredients of chocolate filling?

Ingredients
  • 6 tablespoons granulated sugar.
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour.
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt.
  • 1 cup half & half.
  • 5 egg yolks.
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract. Select product: Clear Imitation Vanilla Baking and Flavoring Extract, 8 oz. ...
  • 1 square (2 ounces) semi-sweet chocolate,


What are the 6 types of filling use in cakes?

What Are Different Types Of Cake Fillings
  • American Buttercream. This is the most used cake filling across the world. ...
  • Italian Meringue Buttercream. ...
  • Swiss Meringue Buttercream. ...
  • French Buttercream. ...
  • German Buttercream. ...
  • Ermine Buttercream. ...
  • Chocolate Ganache.


What can I put in between cake layers?

To fill between layers of a cake, pipe a border of American buttercream (or Swiss meringue buttercream or your favorite stiff frosting) around the outer rim of the cake. Spread filling in the middle, then place next layer on top. Most fillings will cut better when chilled.

How do you make chocolate cupcake filling?

Chocolate Ganache Filling
  • 6 oz semi-sweet chocolate chips.
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract.
  • 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream.




  • How to Make Hollow Shells \u0026 Filled Chocolates




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