Get Started

For packaging:
Flueted paper cups, P10 per 100 pieces
Boxes sized 3.5x 5, 5x1 inches P40 per 10 pieces


Procedure:
1. Make sure all your utensils are clean and dry. Put on your plastic gloves and cut the chocolate block into small pieces so they melt faster. Place the chocolate blocks in a pan small enough to fit inside the boiler. If you don’t have a boiler, just use a bigger pan that can accommodate the pan for melting chocolate.

2. Place the boiler containing water over the stove and let the water simmer.

3. When the water simmers, put the pan containing the chocolate blocks inside the boiler, taking care that the water level doesn’t reach the pan’s rim. Stir constantly using the wooden spoon until the chocolate melts completely and becomes smooth and thick.

4. Pour the melted chocolate onto the mold or heatproof plastic containers. Use the stainless spoon to scrape off the sides of the pan. If you want fillings like nuts, marshmallows, rice crispies, dried fruits, or raisins, pour a tablespoon of chocolate first, then the filling of your choice, and coat with another spoonful of melted chocolate. Tap the mold or use regular straw to fi x the fi lings and remove air bubbles from the chocolate mold. Make sure the mold is fully covered.

5. Cool for a few minutes and then put the chocolate mold inside the freezer for three minutes. When the three minutes are up, remove the mold from the freezer. Turn a mold upside down on a flat surface and tap gently to remove the candies. (Another way to find out if the candies are ready is to see if the sides of the mold have turned white or cloudy.) If the chocolate doesn’t come off easily, return the mold to the freezer to allow it to harden more.

6. Place the candies in fluted paper cups and arrange them in a box. Decorate box with ribbon and card. The chocolates can last up to two weeks.

How much will I make?
The total production cost for each box is P31.30. You can sell the chocolates for P40 per box and earn P8.70 from each box. Charge extra for more time-consuming processes, such as making chocolates with special designs.

 

Ingredients and equipment can be bought at chocolate and baking goods supply stores like Gourdo's and Chocolate Lover.

Name

E-Mail

URL

Comment

Email this article to a friend.

friend's email
your name
your email