Mold for chocolate hippopotamus

Mold for chocolate hippopotamus

What is the hippo chocolate mold suitable for? For individual projects with children and for special occasions from Easter to Advent. How should it be used? Rinse the mold with lukewarm water and mild detergent without lye or rinse aid, rinse, dry thoroughly and polish with non-fraying absorbent cotton or a fine handkerchief; from now on, hold only by the edges. Only use high-quality, tempered couverture; supermarket chocolate does not become sufficiently liquid and loses its shine. Temper in the appliance or in a bain-marie - water must never be allowed to enter. For make-up, use colored cocoa butter or tempered couverture. White couverture can be colored with fat-soluble powder colors; for beige, mix 1/3 milk couverture with 2/3 white couverture (both tempered) without stirring for too long. Paint from the outside in with a fine brush, sponge or gloved fingers. Allow each layer to set briefly and turn the mold over from time to time to check the result. Then brush the entire mold with the desired couverture. Avoid air bubbles and clean the surface with the metal horn. Place the mold halves on top of each other and secure with the clips provided. Fill, tap off the edges and allow excess to run out; simply repeat if the wall is too thin. Wipe off the bottom drops and chill for 2-5 minutes. Spread the base on baking paper with a little couverture, press the chilled tin down firmly and chill for a further 10-15 minutes; chill again after removing the clamps. To unmold, carefully run the spatula into the joint and gently loosen the figure. Decorate with fondant or sugar decorations as desired and wrap. With the hippopotamus chocolate mold, charming hippos can be created from couverture in no time at all, delighting young and old alike.