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Q&A: how to make those chocolate fruit shells you see on the bakery section of the grocery store?

Question by : how to make those chocolate fruit shells you see on the bakery section of the grocery store?
i was recently at my local heb store and while shopping their bakery section i noticed this chocolate shells, looked like chocolate “cups” filled with fruits. how do they make these “cups”? and also how do they make the fruit appear so glossy?

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Answer by football7712002
1 (15 oz.) part-skim ricotta cheese
1/2 c. confectioners’ sugar
1 tbsp. fresh lemon juice
1 tsp. grated lemon peel
1 (4 oz.) pkg. of 6 individual graham tart shells
2 c. assorted fresh fruit
1 oz. semi-sweet chocolate, melted

In medium bowl, mix first 4 ingredients until well combined. Spoon ricotta mixture into tart shells, arrange fruit on top. Drizzle with melted chocolate. Makes 6 servings.

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How long can I store chocolate I’ve melted and formed into molded pieces?

Question by Allison H: How long can I store chocolate I’ve melted and formed into molded pieces?
I am making “chocolate leaves” for my wedding but I want to get them done when I have the time (i.e., now as opposed to a few days before the wedding). I am assuming I will need to freeze these. The molds are detailed and we’ll be piping another color on top just before wrapping and getting them out to the wedding. So how long can I store my leaves for and in what kind of container situation?

Thanks!

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Answer by Doc Hudson
Personally I’d wait a while I’d wait quite a while before I started making those leaves.

Sometimes frozen chocolate discolors from the freezing. I’d suggest that you not store them more than a month, and if possible I’d story them in a refrigerator or at room temperature rather than in the freezer.

If you don’t freeze them, you won’t have to thaw them and risk melting.

Good Luck.

doc

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