Editor's Summary

The Brilliant Mold silicone mold for chocolate mandarins is a great addition to any confectioner's toolkit. Its natural indentations and simple shape make it perfect for beginners and experienced confectioners alike. With a price of 123 rubles, it's an affordable option for creating realistic and impressive chocolate candies.

New Year's Silicone Mold for Chocolate Mandarins: Perfect for Beginners

For the New Year, I bought a silicone mold for chocolate in the shape of mandarins to make candies for the holiday. The manufacturer is the Brilliant Mold brand, whose store is represented on Ozon.

The article number of the mold is 1213237137.

The price is 123 rubles.

The mold is small in size. The manufacturer writes that the weight of one mandarin is 35 grams. I weighed mine, and it was 30 grams.

The shape of the mold is simple, in fact, it is a deep circle. A beginner can handle the mold, not just an experienced confectioner.

The mold holds its shape well. The silicone has no smell.

It is easy to clean.

I liked that the mold has natural indentations that can be seen on a natural mandarin. This gives it a realistic look, and such a candy is impressive for guests. Or you can give chocolate mandarins as a gift).

You need to pour chocolate into the mold, and then put it in the refrigerator for the chocolate to harden.

These are the mandarins that result. You can add a filling to them, and it will be more interesting. For example, you can use Dubai chocolate. I wrote about a good kataifi dough for this purpose here.

The mandarins look natural. You can pour the tail into the mold and let it harden before pouring the main part of the chocolate. Or you can stick it on top of the ready-made mandarin.

In conclusion, the mold is good. I can recommend it.

Featured FAQ

What is the size of the mold?The mold is small in size, with a weight of one mandarin being 35 grams.

How do I use the mold?You need to pour chocolate into the mold, and then put it in the refrigerator for the chocolate to harden.

Can I add a filling to the mandarins?Yes, you can add a filling to the mandarins, and it will be more interesting.

What is the price of the mold?The price of the mold is 123 rubles.

Is the mold easy to clean?Yes, the mold is easy to clean.

Can I use the mold for other shapes?The mold is designed for making chocolate mandarins, but you can experiment with other shapes and designs.