existential_funk: I was pretty grossed out when I thought it was just chocolate covered ice
GearingCogs: /r/gifsthatkeepongiving
TBOIA: This looks great! Does it make a difference if I use homemade water for the ice cubes instead of store bought?
TheLadyEve: Video source: So Yummy. [Link](https://soyummy.co/think-outside-box-channel-inner-chocolatier-hack-perfect-fillable-chocolate-cube/)
Just a few notes: This is different from the things I typically post here, but I saw this video and thought it contained some neat ideas. I’ve tried a couple of these (the ice chocolate cup and the chocolate balloon tricks) and they do work–you just need a steady hand and a cool kitchen with relatively low humidity. And in the case of the balloon, I found that it helped to double-coat (or just be prepared to lose some of them, because the chocolate is brittle and sometimes they collapse when you’re removing the balloon). You can alternate between white and dark chocolate if you want to make an interesting pattern.
Other tips: When melting chocolate, **don’t let it get too hot.** If it gets too hot it could burn or separate and then you’re screwed. Melt it at around 100F (and don’t go over 115F).
**Don’t melt it covered with any kind of lid**, because condensation dripping back into it can cause it to seize. Two reliable methods are using a double boiler and using a microwave for short bursts. Another thing that can be handy is to **temper** your chocolate–and you can do this without a thermometer. Melt 2/3 of your chocolate and then stir the last third into it until it’s all incorporated. This will leave you with a chocolate that will harden properly and look nice and shiny.
Make sure you **let the chocolate cure for long enough**–that means letting it set so it is fully hard. You can cool it down quickly by putting it in the fridge, but don’t let it stay there for long–if it gets too cold in the fridge it will start to sweat.
Finally, consider finding alternatives to breaking chopsticks in half–I find that they can shed splinters and it can be a pain. I’ve used sections of cake dowels before and that works. If you do use chopsticks maybe try cutting them with shears instead of breaking them as you’ll have less splintering.
I’m sure others in here will offer their chocolate tips as well! Oh, and if you don’t like the look of ice cube trays, consider investing in some silicone moulds. I have some I use for candy and they’re not that expensive–and they’re very easy to work with.
TheTholungus: I tried making this to my tinder crush. Now im married, have 3 kids, 2 dogs, 2 robot floor cleaners, millions of millions in the bank and no more depression.
GiantsInTornado: Definitely winning my church’s dessert bake off this year! Watch your crown Holly Stoughheader!
Shots-and-squats: How do you go about chilling a chocolate coated balloon without getting chocolate all over the place?
Pissinginthedark: I tried the balloon orb a couple of times but I could never get rid of the plasticy taste, how did you work around this?
Jegon-: Holy, this is truly r/gifsthatkeepongiving
pensotroppo: Wouldn’t the melting ice from the cube mix with the chocolate and keep it from tempering correctly? Since [“even a single drop of water falling into a bowl of melted chocolate can destroy it.”](https://www.seriouseats.com/2014/12/the-food-lab-best-way-to-temper-chocolate.html)
balleyhooey: I’m all in on this one, great post! Thanks OP!
wish_me_w-hell: Ah, yes, one of those gifs that make me exclaim loudly “hey that’s pretty easy AND tasty”, so I save them and then never look back at them.
d3adArt: My heart is beating so fast right now!!
DRJT: That look like a super fun idea
It’s similar to the cookie ice cream cup
tsularesque: We use coconut oil as lube, so sometimes it’s weird to see it in a recipe.
Do the chocolates melt as they warm up, since they’re just re-solidified from the cold? Or does it last a long time? I really like the idea, and it looks way easier than tempering them, but it can get really warm here to leave them out for any period of time.
fooson24: One day I’ll make one of these recipes I always save
shatspiders: One day I’ll be fancy enough to make these things. Until then, I guess I’m stuck with my choco dipped weinerschnitzel ice cream cone.
konydanza: Ok that second one in the first example (chopsticks/chocolate bowls) looked like Hidden Valley Ranch dressing and I was a little disturbed for a second
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Papajon87: That’s pretty neat.
melligator: I fucking love strawberry cheesecake.
jeraflare: Breaking chopsticks in half instead of.. popsicle sticks…?
BigAbbott: Here only to say that burning the top of a marshmallow is nothing like actually roasting a marshmallow.
Cold, raw marshmallow in the middle *shudder*
walterbryan13: Someone give this gold. I could watch a 10 hour clip of this.
jaded-potato: Man, when they pulled the ice cube out, that shit blew my mind.
veggievulture: They cut the edges off the brownie! That’s the best part of a brownie
Tress33: I love you.
the_MUT_MAN_U: I remember when they first invented chocolate, sweet sweet chocolate
katough: The shell is brilliant. Def going into the xmas candy this year
brooksiepants: r/chocolategifs
superash2002: I like the gamble filled chocolates. Darn I got one filled with toothpaste! Going to eat another 9 to get that taste out of my mouth
hamster_of_justice: Here I was thinking “Why would anyone decorate their home with chocolate?!”
But mkay, this makes more sense. 🙂
guyvaux: Oh. My. God.
https://i.imgur.com/KWl6pqT.jpg
fifibuci: At first I was like, “meh”. Then I was like, “woah”.
joshmaaaaaaans: That’ll be $320
Anivair: How did you keep the chocolate from seizing when the ice cubes got in there. Just very cold ice cube?
FrndlyNbrhdSoundGuy: Better idea: make shot glasses out of it and put alcohol in it.
Source: the Portuguese are awesome
AntsInMyyEyesJohnson: I thought the second was ranch for some reason.
PM_ME_DIRTY_KINKS: God damn this gif just keeps on giving. I’m here making the Vince McMahon faces with every recipe
SEN1LE: r/gifsthatkeeponloading
Makememak: These are some really great ideas. Thanks!
AP3Brain: Its like chocolate magic!
lexm: I always think these recipes suck… until I saw this one. I’m in love.
katakala: This is very cool.
remember11september: I need this in my life
v650: Sploosh!
Fun2badult: I enjoyed watching the whole thing. As someone recently diagnosed with pre diabetes, my glucose level went up just watching this. Too bad I can’t eat these anymore 😭
alw44: this is awesome
WalletStatus_Dead: You win.
TrelliaOlivers: Very fast easy and so Yummy, Kids would love not just to eat this but making it. It’s just like playing. Thanks for the share.
lovesants: I was intrigued by the ice cube chocolate. I’ll have to make some…
iwasexcitedonce: can’t believe I watched all this – time passes fast if you’re looking at chocolate
germantoby: But wait there’s more!
_hasham_: I will Try this shit today lol
Venoshock: This pretty brilliant
JPowski: I have never salivated so much in my life
The_0range_Menace: This was one of the best….one of these vids I’ve ever seen. Really interesting. Should x post to /r/interestingasfuck
__T0MMY__: All of them sound good except the marshmallow that has a tiny bit of burnt mallow on top
pyongYEAH: What fucking animal breaks chopsticks in half?? Just use a skewer or something.
NewtGringo: How many ice cubes in that hot chocolate before it gets completely watered down to shit? Make sure the ice cubes are super cold. Remove them from the ice tray, dry them, and put them back in the freezer for a bit.
Zero_GramsTransFat: I feel like this is one of those things that looks do-able but isn’t unless you’re a experienced chocolater
millionbillionone: My stoner friend just had a seizure watching this. Way to go. Looks great though.
akrewind: Fuck yeah
didlyboop: Gifs that never end?
Smiffsten: Ah Empire Earth, how I love you so!
Empyrealist: Wasting my time with all these mini treats, man. How about some full-size treats for reddit’s full-sized adults!?
DoggyDogLife: I have diabetes. I don’t know why I torture myself with these videos.
LosLocosHermanos: Uhm, im only here so i can learn to make better sandwiches, but i guess i know gourmet desserts know…?
Sloth_Flag_Republic: Why use the ice cube when you can just use the tray as a mould like in the other recipie?