This tutorial will show you how to make any molded chocolates in general, and Heart of Gold Truffles in particular. Once you know how to make molded chocolates, you can use this method to fill molded chocolates with all sorts of different fillings, like caramel, soft fondant, or marshmallows.
Begin by gathering your ingredients. You will need:
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 6 oz (1 cup) chopped bittersweet chocolate
- 1/2 tsp vanilla
- 2 lbs chocolate candy coating or tempered semi-sweet chocolate
- Heart-shaped candy molds
- Gold luster dust
- Small, clean paint brush
