Chucky Mama Posted November 18, 2010 Share Posted November 18, 2010 I bought a box (x3) of these today. If you could get some sticks of some sort (any tips greatfully received) they would be really easy to make a Christmas presents I would have thought. These cost £3.50 odd and use belgium chocolate but you could use cheaper chocolate. The idea is that you stir them into hot milk to make a hot chocolate. You can buy them in different flavours too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted November 18, 2010 Share Posted November 18, 2010 I wonder if it is low melting point chocolate? They sound lovely. Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chucky Mama Posted November 18, 2010 Author Share Posted November 18, 2010 On the box it says they are made with Callebaut chocolate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted November 18, 2010 Share Posted November 18, 2010 ??? Not sure what that is - but sounds posh & I still fancy a mug - got any spare? Where did you get them from? Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 18, 2010 Share Posted November 18, 2010 wonder if you could make them with a silicone ice cube tray and some wooden stirrers from starbucks (thanks to emma for that tip ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lavenders_Blue Posted November 19, 2010 Share Posted November 19, 2010 I think this calls for some research! CM - how much does the chocolate on each stirrer weigh? Once we know that, we can all have a go at stirring the same weight of a chocolate of our choice into hot milk, and seeing how it tastes. I would think a dark chocolate might work better. Mind you, I can now see a flaw in this plan - how do we weigh the chocolate into the ice cube trays? Great present idea though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoid Posted November 19, 2010 Share Posted November 19, 2010 Place the ice cube tray on the scales, set to zero, spoon in chocolate until correct weight is reached, repeat! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 19, 2010 Share Posted November 19, 2010 you might have to use a mini muffin tray if an ice cube tray doesn't have large enough holes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 19, 2010 Share Posted November 19, 2010 i was wondering how you'd get the sticks to stay upright in the melted choc until they'd set. I thought maybe you could get a piece of card the same size as the muffin tray and make small holes that correspond to the indents in the tray and then place the card over the tray with the melted choc in and stick the sticks thru the holes? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Couperwife Posted November 19, 2010 Share Posted November 19, 2010 what about using some form of string, like a tea bag has...might that work? cathy x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 19, 2010 Share Posted November 19, 2010 what about using some form of string, like a tea bag has...might that work? cathy x how would you stir the chocolate into your drink though? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted November 19, 2010 Share Posted November 19, 2010 With a teaspoon? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 19, 2010 Share Posted November 19, 2010 With a teaspoon? I knew someone would say that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 19, 2010 Share Posted November 19, 2010 i'm thinking something like this would be good http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/6-PINK-Gemstone-Wax-Soap-Candle-Silicone-Mould-Mold-Tin-/400173499392?pt=UK_Carfts_Candle_SoapMaking_EH&hash=item5d2c330400 the depth and size seem about right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluekarin Posted November 19, 2010 Share Posted November 19, 2010 These are cute choc moulds I have seen them as just plain round ones as well. Not sure if they'd be big enough though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 19, 2010 Share Posted November 19, 2010 okay, I've just bought one of these- £5.99 all in http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/18-Canneles-Cannele-French-Pastry-Mold-Mould-Silicone-/180464590516?pt=UK_HomeGarden_Kitchen_Cookware_GL&hash=item2a04871eb4 I'll let you know how I get on, I can always use it for making sweets if it doesn't work out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 19, 2010 Share Posted November 19, 2010 food for thought? http://video.about.com/kidscooking/Hot-Chocolate-Sticks.htm http://www.giverslog.com/?p=3290 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 19, 2010 Share Posted November 19, 2010 I was thinking, you could buy a pretty mug from a cheap shop like wilkos, like this http://www.wilkinsonplus.com/Dinnerware/Wilko-Mug-Leaf-Silhouette/invt/0289851?htxt=ktI9r74OOG3rjaSdWrX1C6zipSX1ZqnBZe4gDg%2BzFfZ498IJFo1vv9dJGpJ21%2BhQ7M772ECRkNPm%0AJt1uu0eZLQ%3D%3D and put a few of these in and then wrap it up in cellophane to make a lovely gift. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chucky Mama Posted November 19, 2010 Author Share Posted November 19, 2010 Sorry for the delay chaps.I got them from Harvey Nics but they sell them in Debenhams too I think. Each one weighs 33g. The chunk is 3cm square. I was wondering if you could use a long handled teaspoon instead of a stick I suppose. You can get them quite cheaply. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicken shack Posted November 19, 2010 Share Posted November 19, 2010 Why not use a cinnamon stick, you can buy quite long ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 19, 2010 Share Posted November 19, 2010 was mooching thru the wilkos mugs (re my post about putting some in a mug as a pressie) and found this. I love it! http://www.wilkinsonplus.com/Garden-Lovers-Gifts/Wilko-Christmas-Garden-Head-Gardeners-Mug-and-Coaster-Set/invt/0294351?htxt=ktI9r74OOG3rjaSdWrX1C6zipSX1ZqnBZe4gDg%2BzFfZ498IJFo1vv9dJGpJ21%2BhQ7M772ECRkNPm%0AJt1uu0eZLQ%3D%3D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted November 20, 2010 Share Posted November 20, 2010 If you wait until the chocolate is half set then lolly sticks should stay upright enough? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted November 24, 2010 Share Posted November 24, 2010 Just what I was thinking, a bit like making ice lollies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoid Posted November 24, 2010 Share Posted November 24, 2010 Or use kebab sticks (or cocktail sticks) the chocolate should be viscous enough so they stay upright Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
