Lemon Drop Moulded Chocolates (Full Recipe) | Kirsten Tibballs

Kirsten shows you how to craft her individual Lemon Drop Moulded Chocolates - a delicious lemon ganache inside a decorated dark chocolate shell.
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Ingredients and instructions are below ⬇️
Moulding
- 100g good quality white chocolate
- 1/2 teaspoon yellow oil-soluble colour
- 500g good quality dark chocolate
Polish your chocolate moulds with cotton wool. Temper the white chocolate and sieve in the colour and stir vigorously. Using a brush dip in into the yellow chocolate and flick it onto the mould with a metal scraper to remove any excess chocolate.
Temper dark chocolate and once the first layer of yellow has set fill the mould with tempered chocolate and scrape the top and sides of the mould to remove excess chocolate. Tap or vibrate the mould on the bench surface to dislodge any air bubbles trapped on the surface.
Turn the mould upside down onto a sheet of baking paper and tap it firmly on the side of the mould to remove the excess chocolate. The excess chocolate can be stored and re-melted. Scrape the mould whilst still upside down. Turn the mould over and tap and scrape again if necessary. Place the mould on its side to set.
Ganache Filling
- 300g fresh cream
- Small pinch of salt
- ½ teaspoon of vanilla bean paste
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 300g good quality milk chocolate
Boil the cream, salt and vanilla add in the lemon zest and allow to infuse for 10 minutes. Strain the hot mixture over the milk chocolate and whisk to combine. Place plastic wrap onto the surface of the ganache and leave at room temperature to cool. Transfer into a piping bag and fill the chocolate shells in the mould.
Sealing The Mould
Once the ganache has set. Temper the remaining dark chocolate. If your mould has been sitting for more than 12 hours warm the surface slightly with a hairdryer. Place a sheet of baking paper under the mould. Spread a layer of the tempered chocolate on the base of the mould and tap on the side of the mould with the handle of a metal scraper or spatula to pop any air bubbles.
Scrape firmly on the surface of the mould with a metal scraper wider than the mould or a metal spatula. Scrape again if needed and then scrape the excess chocolate off the sides of the mould and repeat the process with the 2nd mould. Let the moulds set at room temperature for 5-6 minutes, then place in the fridge for 20 minutes and carefully unmould.
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[@nataliadelarbol385]

Thank you for all the details, you're a wonderful teacher!

[@katecole3182]

So much to learn!!! I am making these as I type. The ganache is delicious - I could eat it all on my own. Thanks Kirsten

[@KirstenTibballs]

So happy you like them! you can tag me @kirstentibballs so I can see them!

[@DeesignsCo]

Thanks for the detailed instructions!! Love your vids!!!

[@rabkenny4681]

Kirsten, you make it look amazing and it is...!

[@ferozaamhed4688]

Just love your tutorial. It looks awesome 👌🥰

[@zuzanavaskova6306]

Thank you for inspiration, I gathered all my courage and made peace with my mould and it worked wonderfully this time. At first I had doubts if the ganache would set enough to bear the sealing, seemed too thin. Overnight was the answer. Then I used your trick from another video about closing using an acetate. Can’t thank you enough for that. Result was awesome, glossy shell, nice snap, tender freshy filling, balanced taste and texture. Love the wow effect of this quite simple and uncomplicated recipe.

[@SusanneGeert]

Would you care to please explain what you mean by using an acetate (and it this for ganache)? I am about to learn making my own so I am open to all tips and advice. Thanks a lot in advance 🫶 ​ Please also for @KirstenTibballs

[@mr405chilee8]

Absolutely love your videos, I'm just starting out in the bean to bar chocolate making and the techniques you show are amazing 🌶️👍

[@helennagl3500]

You make it look so easy. Beautiful.

[@shuchimahajan6004]

Very knowledgable tips u told

[@FloraNordica]

This is an art !!!

[@menwa296]

Thank you very much! They look very delicious ❤❤❤

[@KirstenTibballs]

Glad you like them!

[@moroconfectioner8959]

Thank you for the sharing and for the precious smile.

[@KirstenTibballs]

😊

[@kanzrecipes2259]

Nice and useful tutorial...❤️😍 Thanks...

[@KirstenTibballs]

Glad you enjoyed it xx

[@vinodhans2684]

Thank you very much chef🙏🙏🙏

[@KirstenTibballs]

You are most welcome

[@hfaty2289]

Woooow simply and amazing recipe thanks❤❤❤

[@KirstenTibballs]

Thanks for liking

[@Byevakorac]

Thanks Kirsten you are so wonderful🤩

[@KirstenTibballs]

You are so welcome!

[@rebeccaiop9061]

Thank you for sharing. I'm going to start making my own chocolates 🙂❤

[@KirstenTibballs]

I can't wait to see how you go. You can tag my on instagram @kirstentibballs

[@marinasoto5015]

I love to watch your videos, and I love your accent -I love your creations. Thanks for sharing

[@KirstenTibballs]

Thank you very much 😌

[@stefaniaperfetto89]

Grazie per la spiegazione!

[@SmiLe-se8ec]

Omg that looks so good I would expect to be making it I will start making my own chocolate

[@KirstenTibballs]

Yay! Glad you enjoyed the video.

[@kindah_arab]

Beautiful

[@joynarongii]

Chocolate is everywhere 😋

[@christinatazelaar2575]

The ganache is incredible.

[@KirstenTibballs]

Thank you

[@vandanatulaskar8496]

Wowwwww ❤️❤️❤️......love it 👌👌👌❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@AmandeepKaur-ez6xh]

thanks for sharing its wonderful lots of love from India

[@violetsoaring2373]

Wow yummy 😀😀😀

[@nrlmeghana4527]

Ur just amazing,thanks for an amazing video

[@KirstenTibballs]

Thank you so much!

[@kuckian]

I love how excited you are about the chocolate through the whole video. I feel like you understand me.😂

[@kuckian]

"... always important to taste this as you go" hahahahaha oh my god ME, i would eat the whole thing

[@nitasheth9283]

YOU ARE SOOOO COOOOOL.

[@KirstenTibballs]

Thank you

[@lapatedelours6482]

Well done, well explained, little tricks are accurate ! Good job

[@KirstenTibballs]

Glad it was helpful!

[@DanielBiernaux]

@@KirstenTibballs as a Belgian chocolatier I confirm your video is a perfect example of guidance.

[@michaell4806]

Great video

[@KirstenTibballs]

Thank you Michael! Can't wait to see your creations :) xx

[@soumeyanadjma8433]

merci chef pour cette recette .💞

[@KirstenTibballs]

Merci!

[@gharkirasoibymeena838]

woooooooow very nice

[@marknarouz4337]

You the best chef in the world God bless

[@bakeidkdkdd8661]

You really are the queen of chocolate 🤩

[@KirstenTibballs]

Thank you 🤭

[@ginaortega1716]

You are Awesome Ms. Kirsten.. After watching a ton of youtube videos about molding chocolate.. Yours has to be the best and most Informative of what I've seen. Thank you so very much for sharing your knowledge with us, I can't wait to see what else you have in store. You have a new fan In me and have a wonderful day. =)

[@KirstenTibballs]

Thank you very much for the great feedback!

[@ash_editzz438]

Amazing video

[@KirstenTibballs]

Glad you think so!

[@Handleitt1]

Amazing 🤩 You make me feel like a chocolatier 💕

[@KirstenTibballs]

yay!

[@bblimbutumrok2426]

Good looking

[@shabbirahmed1678]

Amazing ma'am

[@KirstenTibballs]

Thank you 🤭

[@sarasara-xs4bf]

انتي رائعة جدا ،، احببت كل دروسك ،، وتعلمت الكثير منك ،، شكرا جزيلا لك ،، مشتركة جديدة ،،من بغداد

[@ameenjewellers6262]

Nice

[@yunuspatel5579]

Really satisfying chocolate making here i wanna be ur Indian student with such professional chocolate making thanks for ur video mam 😊

[@shalineserpes4860]

Thanku

[@user-vl3bv5ih5h]

thanks.

[@KirstenTibballs]

Your welcome 😊

[@majeedkoya1759]

Hi Kristen l like your presentation. It's nice..your style, presentation, smile all are beautiful. I am new in chocolate field..started homemade chocolate business..I am following your recipes. Waiting for your new episodes......

[@user-wh4ei9gj4j]

رووعة

[@geethachandan8481]

Hi I'm ur new subscriber.. u r just awesome.. started following you.. much love from India.. god bless you.

[@KirstenTibballs]

Thank you very much 😌

[@shabbiralisyed4310]

Thanks for this recipe i have became a fan of your chocolates and you.the way you explain is really very nice.Do you have book on chocolate making.

[@KirstenTibballs]

I'm so glad you are enjoying the content. Yes, I have book called chocolate, it offers a whole range of chocolate themed recipes and deserts. You an buy it on my website : www.savourschool.com.au

[@rebecca29912009]

Thanks for the video! They look fab. What temperature is your fridge in this?

[@kwnstantinamavrochi2703]

U r fantastic ,!!!

[@KirstenTibballs]

Thank you 😌😌

[@amaliagiannakopoulou1163]

Hey there! First of all thanks for your videos! I have a question: I ve tried a few time to make moulded chocolates. I believe that I do the tempering correctly (i always do the test with the parchment paper and it seems to work out), however some of the chocolates are hard to unmould. What does go wrong? Thanks 😊

[@mohamednawas2658]

Very nice I'm a chocolate maker demi chef thanks.

[@rachaelmurray1044]

Hi Kristen, have loved watching your videos. Very helpful. Could I replace the dark chocolate layer with white chocolate?

[@abdullahieltayeb400]

I would love you to be my teacher your creations are great!

[@KirstenTibballs]

Awww, thank you.

[@chrystllinefernandes6857]

I recently came across your channel and I am truly inspired by your videos kirsten :) I want to learn more on making chocolates with detailed recipes from you. Is there a way to do that ??

[@KirstenTibballs]

Hi, Thank you very much! We have hundreds of video tutorials on Savour Online Classes. You can find more information here www.savourschool.com.au/online-classes/ 😊

[@poonamagarwal292]

Hi, u can make the cocoa butter color instead of coloring the white chocolate. That way u save white chocolate and the tempering process also. Cocoa butter and color are best way to make any pattern on the molds.

[@KirstenTibballs]

Yes I am aware, not everyone can access coco butter which is why I used coloured chocolate 😊

[@christinepigott3271]

These are splendid! When you say the ganache keeps for 4 weeks, I assume that means in the refrigerator? Do the chocolates then need to be refrigerated as well?

[@ankitajain7138]

Hi Kristen, big fan of your work.. Thanku for sharing such wonderful videos. I had a query - how to store the left over tempered chocolate and can we use again for making chocolates

[@KirstenTibballs]

Hi, You can use left over chocolate. Wrap it tightly in plastic wrap as soon as it sets and keep away from light. You will be able to keep using it for months.

[@ninacatt1426]

I’m so excited to try making bonbons but a little unsure on the colours/dyes to use. Cocoa butter dye, powders, dust etc please advise 🤷‍♀️

[@petrahinz5791]

Hi i love !!! Your Videos 🥰 could you please Tell me how can I Store them? I had mine in the fridge and now there are alittle wet much appreciate your help

[@KirstenTibballs]

You should store them at room temperature. If you room temperature goes above 23C store them in the fridge in an air tight container, but make sure you bring them back to room temperature before opening the lid to avoid condensation 😊

[@mrianazangari1928]

I don't think I can say enough thank you for your inspiration and sharing all this tips techniques with the chocolate for sure I will try to make it..... 🍫😊.... I was wondering where I can buy your books?????? 🤔😊

[@KirstenTibballs]

Thanks so much 😊 You can buy them from Savour, instore or online.

[@shirleycorkrum9871]

Great tutorial can I ask why do you stand your moulds on there sides thank you for sharing 👍👍

[@ahmetemremaceraveoyunlar5391]

It helps to cover the hole firmly, all sides 15-20 seconds and then upside down + upside for 10 minutes..

[@KirstenTibballs]

so it dries evenly :) otherwise it would create a thick base

[@Madhuriskitchenrecipes]

which cream use in recipe...fresh cream or heavy whipping cream please describe

[@KirstenTibballs]

Just a 35% fat cream 😊

[@asmagad3467]

عمل جيد

[@katewelsh1285]

Have you used the new colour mill range for colouring chocolate? Just wondering your thoughts

[@KirstenTibballs]

I have never tried it 😊

[@tpainsanger]

taste as you go, that's what I tell myself all the time.

[@ahmadacademy9968]

Thank you so much this is really helpful, but i have a question about testing the tempered chocolate which is my room temperature is around 25 degree C and when i temper my chocolate and bring it out of mold i feel there is a chocolate melts on my finger. is that means i temper incorrectly ?or the room temperature is too hot for chocolate ? Thank you so much

[@yuliafedchenko6117]

Kirsten, would you tell us how make chocolate bars or bonbons to have a beautiful shine: wash or not a policarbonate molds, polish them by using rubbing alcohol or something else, cover shape by cacao butter, correct tempering of course, something else? :))

[@prernamarathe6860]

Hey I am confused about when exactly you need to put your Bonbon in the refrigerator. I mean at what stage? After forming the shell or after adding the filling or after the final coat on top?

[@monikanemeth4108]

Hi I like your video, I learn a lot from you Thank You How the chocolate does not melt?

[@KirstenTibballs]

I am glad you like it 😌

[@ahmetemremaceraveoyunlar5391]

Do i have retemper the excess chocolate again fully, or its ok when i go with the hairdryer ? So just get it melt ?

[@KirstenTibballs]

Depends how long you haven't used it for. A Minute or 2 should be fine to use a hairdryer. Once it sets you will have to retemper.

[@sohalibiswas8790]

Can we use compound in place of couverture? Also, after sealing them do we have to refrigerate them before unmoulding? Lots of love, From India :)

[@MukeshJain-hi7ed]

Yes u can use 👍

[@OsaBe_Cino]

Hello May I know how long can we keep this chocolate with room temperature?

[@hazelem1266]

You said that dark chocolate sets in double the time of white chocolate. I’m thinking you mean half the time, or switch the colours of chocolate. I’m loving your channel btw.

[@shalineserpes4860]

Hope someday I can learn under u

[@KirstenTibballs]

You might be interested in our online classes www.savourschool.com.au/online-classes/

[@TheKawaiiDango]

Do you have to use couverture chocolate for both the shell part and ganache part? Trying to make these but realizing it racks up in $$$.

[@KirstenTibballs]

yes I use it for both because of the quality.

[@bethgill9297]

Amazing! Where do you get the moulds from please?

[@KirstenTibballs]

We sell them at Savour www.savourschool.com.au

[@HeldEd]

I love the kitchen it’s so nice. Also where is she from UK ? I can’t quite figure it out ?

[@ozirc]

She sounds Australian to me.

[@wejdanalotaibi3624]

Thank you for the recipe! Can I place it in the fridge after the filling step (10:17) ? As I’m living in a hot area.. if yes for how long?

[@KirstenTibballs]

I don't recommend placing chocolate in the fridge, it's best to get your room as cool as possible or place your chocolate in a holding cabinet.

[@prernamarathe6860]

Which Callebaut number chocolate is perfect for making bonbon. Is 811 good for making bonbon shells?

[@KirstenTibballs]

811 is great for making Bon Bon’s

[@Assweetasitgets]

im a pastry chef and i use callebaut 811!! its so great for chocolate making great choice😊

[@abtRS6]

Did I miss something or after cleaning the mould you didn’t warm it up? Plus what’s that test of tempering? Never seen it before! To tempering chocolate, I’ve always melt it to a specific temp then cool it down a bit and then warm it up again...doing so you know that it’s been tempered and don’t need any test.

[@aditiwaghdhare4151]

How to store the remaining ganache? Also how long will it last?

[@oskarjoe8556]

Kirsten I was watching a Masterchef Australia video and on sweet week the professional in the immunity challenge said if you put a bowl on top of the pot that has a caramel it prevents crystallization but I can't tell if it was just sabotage can you tell me?

[@KirstenTibballs]

That may help but it won’t stop crystallisation.

[@KirstenTibballs]

Is that when it is cooking or finished?

[@lizlemon9785]

My ganache was very runny, how can I fix this? How long will it keep and should i store it in the fridge?

[@AuroraClair]

Hello, just want to make sure - this ganache will last for 4 weeks? At room temperature??

[@_MSD75_]

I'm curious to know how ganache stays safe when left out of the fridge seeing that there is cream in there. Is it because it's mixed with chocolate and then enrobed in a chocolate casing or is there something else happening to stop it spoiling?

[@SusanneGeert]

Such a great question - I would love to know as well ​ @KirstenTibballs For how long will these chocolates be good for before they expire?

[@durarara911]

Is fresh cream the same as creme fraiche?

[@apu3655]

Is it necesary to let it sit overnight in order to apply the bottom layer?

[@KirstenTibballs]

I recommend it so that they set properly.

[@hedivanm2950]

To be shiny what oil did you use ? I didn't understand

[@essamalmehdi8170]

How warm should the chocolate be when poured into the mold?

[@KirstenTibballs]

You should have a look at my KZbin video on tempering kzbin.info/www/bejne/d5iqn6SlasaimZI 😊

[@essamalmehdi8170]

@@KirstenTibballs ❤️🌹🌹

[@uhma5207]

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[@KirstenTibballs]

Hi, I'm not sure how, but will look into it :)

[@keertanapuravirajan3599]

Is that couverture?

[@prernamarathe6860]

Also, I can't thank you enough for solving my Chocolate doubts♥️😚. I am going to make bonbon tommorow with Callebaut 811. Hope it goes well

[@KirstenTibballs]

Wonderful! Hope they turn out amazing!

[@lisapecchenino278]

I’m just wondering why you place the mold on its side to firm up?

[@manrockafella2542]

Can i put flavored powder like matcha green tea into tempered white chocolate?

[@KirstenTibballs]

Yes you can

[@utathya23]

Hello Kirsten, Are you using compound chocolate chips or pure chocolate chips. Answer will be highly appreciated. 🙂🙂🙂 Regards, Chef Utathya

[@KirstenTibballs]

Hi I always use coverture chocolate :)

[@utathya23]

@@KirstenTibballs Thank you for the prompt reply. 🙂🙂🙂

[@KirstenTibballs]

Hi Utathya23, my pleasure. Sorry I meant to say I only use COUVERTURE chocolate. Not compound - busy day in the kitchen today haha.

[@marjangharizadeh1596]

hi why you coloured white chocolate instead of using cocoa butter ?

[@Assweetasitgets]

being a pastry chef myself i think she might have used white chocolate because it tastes better than cocoa butter which has barely any flavour at all and contains basically pure fat. I hope that was helpful!

[@KirstenTibballs]

As sweet as it gets I agree!

[@shabanasyed3458]

When you work with color cocoa butter at home in kitchen, you work in AC or without Ac in the kitchen as the temperature should be less than 24 how your chocolate sets

[@KirstenTibballs]

With AC, I try to keep the room temperature no more than 21C

[@shabanasyed3458]

@@KirstenTibballs in India we don't on AC in kitchen then how to work on it

[@jigishasureja5049]

Ma'am Can we add lemon juice into ganache instead of zest ??

[@KirstenTibballs]

Yes as long as it is not too much as it will make it too runny