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

The Brilliant Mold silicone mold for chocolate mandarins is a great addition to any holiday baking. Its natural indentations and simple design make it perfect for beginners. The mold holds its shape well and is easy to clean.

For New Year's, 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, and their store is represented on Ozon.

The item 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, essentially it's a recessed circle. Even a beginner can handle the mold.

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

It's easy to clean.

I liked that the mold has natural indentations that can be seen on a real 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 set.

These are the mandarins that result. You can add a filling, 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 set before pouring the main part of the chocolate. Or you can attach it on top of the ready mandarin.

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

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 set.

Can I add a filling to the mandarins?Yes, you can add a filling to make the candies more interesting.

What type of chocolate can I use?You can use any type of chocolate, including Dubai chocolate.

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 specifically for mandarins, but you can use it for other shapes with some creativity.