Could I use this marzipan in molds to create my own marzipan dessert shapes? Or is it too hard/difficult to mold?
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I'm sorry I didn't mold it ever, just rolled into balls and dipped in chocolate. Never molded marzipan so I don't have any comparison. Yummy though.
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Oh, definitely. Their Marzipan was premade to be used in desserts. For instance, I used it in cake, cookies, and made small spheres that were dipped in chocolate. Very easy to mold and shape and it retains its shape. I buy this Marzipan regularly and have tried from other sellers; the others are no where as decent. Hope this helps!
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It would be fairly simple to mold your own shapes, the marzipan is a bit sticky so dusting the molds with powered sugar may be necessary.
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I have only used it on a cake but I think it would be easy to press into molds as it is quite easy to work with and not hard.... worth a try I would say... it is delicious.
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I don't have much experience with marzipan myself, I just started using it to put on fruit cakes before icing. I found this brand very wet and sticky to handle had to add a little confectioners sugar to roll out easily. I guess you could use it in a mold making sure to sugar the mold first. I noticed the sugar made it harder so be carefull not to over sugar to keep a soft consistency.
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Yes, you can mould it into any shape. It is very soft and easy to use and form. I used it to bake a Christmas stollen, didn't have to form it into anything but could just knead it into the dough.
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I think it softens too quickly - you would have to work with it rapidly, while refrigerated.
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NOTE!! I used these to make crayons, and at first they came out fine, but then I left one batch in the oven a little longer by mistake. A few of the minifig molds came apart when I popped the crayons out, and then after making a couple more batches with the ones that were still intact, all of them ripped apart. If you make crayons, I would recommend melting them in the oven in a separate container (I saw a tin can as a suggestion) and then pouring the melted wax into the molds to cool. This should preserve your mold. I was pretty bummed that my mold was ruined before I finished making everything I needed for my son's birthday party. :-( NOTE!! I used these to make crayons, and at first they came out fine, but then I left one batch in the oven a little longer by mistake. A few of the minifig molds came apart when I popped the crayons out, and then after making a couple more batches with the ones that were still intact, all of them ripped apart. If you make crayons, I would recommend melting them in the oven in a separate container (I saw a tin can as a suggestion) and then pouring the melted wax into the molds to cool. This should preserve your mold. I was pretty bummed that my mold was ruined before I finished making... » Read More NOTE!! I used these to make crayons, and at first they came out fine, but then I left one batch in the oven a little longer by mistake. A few of the minifig molds came apart when I popped the crayons out, and then after making a couple more batches with the ones that were still intact, all of them ripped apart. If you make crayons, I would recommend melting them in the oven in a separate container (I saw a tin can as a suggestion) and then pouring the melted wax into the molds to cool. This should preserve your mold. I was pretty bummed that my mold was ruined before I finished making everything I needed for my son's birthday party. :-( « Show Less
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The cholcolate is excellent for melting. I do not know about reshaping with mold trays. I use it for cholcolate covered pretzels and it is the best by far.
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i use 4 molds for one batch of hard candy(so they dont overflow and stick together over the edges). ive never used them for chocolate.
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No, I use modeling chocolate or fondant to make a wrapper for it after it is baked. I've also made a wrapper by pouring melted chocolate into the mold and then stacking cake rounds in it . A few layers of chocolate is strong enough to hold the cake.
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Yes, but the instructions are vague and the recipes are brief & useless. Spray the inside of the mold (both halves) with cooking spray. Fill the cups (bottom half, without the holes) about halfway. Put the top half on, it should sort of snap into place. Set it on a cookie sheet and bake it 12-15 minutes at whatever temp your recipe calls for. I think this is really designed to be used with box mixes. When you take it out of the oven, let it cool completely before taking out the cake balls. Otherwise you get steam burns, the things fall apart, and all sorts of bad things happen. Trust me, let them cool. Then you can put your sticks in them and decorate them. 1 box mix fills the mold twice.
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It probably can but it is a little porous. Its slightly fragile but will work in a pinch. When you pulled apart the mold it might shatter or break into smaller pieces. If you have a choice I would pick something more durable. this is better used for something like pouring into a cast and set in shapes for children to paint or artistic projects. I used it for a mosaic table top and had issues with corners flaking and it easily chipped. hope this helps!!
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Yes, these are tiny cube-shaped molds. I use mine for hard candies, which is much harder to work with than clay. I push my candies out from the back side...it takes a few minutes, but it works well. Since this is silicon and has no air drying holes, etc., it could take awhile for clay to harden in it, but I see no reason why this wouldn't work. Will pass this idea on to my daughter as she loves beads/bead working. Good Luck!
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I didn't use it for sculpting...but based on how dry it was and how difficult it was to roll out I would think no..it wouldn't work well. You would probably be better off using modeling chocolate.
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Yes, you could do that easily. I really love this pan and use it for many different types of desserts.
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I love my Vitamix but have no idea if you can make marzipan using this machine. What I would do is some research using Google or some other Search engine to find out what the ingredients are and then just try to replicate it in the Vitamix. Sorry not to be able to be of more help
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It would depend on the type of cake that you make. Frosting them I found was pretty tough and tedious. The next time I'm going to make poured frosting. That would be my best suggestion.
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I've used plaster, and wood putty, as well as polymer clay and resin, and every one of them came out just fine. If the mold would have an easily accessible place to remove the item being molded, it will most likely work just fine. The only issue I had with the quick-set rubber was that it could be stiffer than others and eventually break. If you're only making one copy, you'll be fine. More than 10 copies if it's intricate, you may have a problem. Other silicone rubbers might do a better job for the more intricate items if you're making multiples, but otherwise you'll be fine.
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I would not reccomend this product to be used as a cakepop mold. The mold makes a decent size cake.
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Yeap. I line the mold with shortbread cookie dough, bake it and then fill two halves with dulce de leche :)
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I've never tried it myself, but I don't see why you couldn't. I just used it this morning to roll out a pie crust. Keeps the mess contained and gives you a reference of how big to make it.
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For a 9" round, 3" High cake you probably need 2lbs of Marzipan. Knead it out over castor sugar (Confectioners, in USA) and roll to a 'minimum thickness" of 1/4". I personally prefer a 3/8" layer. I hope this helps, good luck!