Chocolate Roses

[FlowerCottageCooking]

You can use glucose.

[FlowerCottageCooking]

No, golden syrup is not the same thickness, but you can use glucose syrup

[tasnia95]

Can you use golden syrup instead of corn syrup?

[stephanymacias]

is there something else you can use instead for corn syrup?

[MRcupcakecats]

Whats the corn syrup for?

[katchyname]

Do you mean good quality chocolate with cocoa mass not cocoa! as in a percentage of darkness!

[katchyname]

but your chocolate isn't tempered!

[joneseymomo]

What if u dont have a scale and badly want to make this?

[booweiss]

@harmony254100 1/3rd of a cup is equivalent to 75 ml.

@Phucduong The roses are completely edible (I tasted one today, as we made this in class today, with Anne as the instructor), but I don't think they taste that great.

[harmony254100]

Hello there

I have just watched your video for making chocolate roses. Your video seemed very simple with easy to follow information.

Could you explain how much corn syrup is 1/3rd of a cup?

In the U.K. you cannot get Corn Syrup is Glucose Liquid the same?

I did make some chocolate roses I guessed the amount of liquid and my chocolate went dry, so I added more and put in the fridge and I needed it together and made petals and voila I made chocolate roses. So Thank you.

[Phucduong1]

Hi there,

Base on your instruction I made some nice roses. Thank you so much. But could you let me know whether we can eat chocolate roses or not, or just use it to decorate cake. Awaiting for your earliest reply because my son like to both look it and eat.

[AyeLynn]

@Phucduong1 I'd say you can eat them since both of the ingredients are edible. And she said you'd basically be making a tootsie roll, so I'd say it's safe.... But that's just me.

[FlowerCottageCooking]

The gold dust does not have a flavor. If you put a lot of it on it might get in the way of the texture. Have fun!

[BabyChaos1000]

Does the gold dust actually effect the taste? If I were to paint the whole thing gold would it make it take different. Nice or nasty??

[FlowerCottageCooking]

I'm so glad this video worked for you. Another way to make small roses is to make rose buds. To make rose buds try shaping two oval pieces of dough, overlap them in the middle, and roll the dough from one end to the next. Unfurl the outer pieces and viola you have a rose bud. Wilton.com may also show this techniques.

[shallowdreamer]

I watched a few different videos on how to make these and tried a couple of the ways shown in the other videos but none seemed to work well for me...then I found this video and low and behold I was FINALLY able to make a pretty chocolate rose. Thank you for posting this and the technique really worked well I was able to make tiny roses to put on top of mini-cupcakes for a womens auxillary thanks to this video!

[nancydrewjonasfan]

Hi there! Quick questions... Does white chocolate work too? What did I do wrong if the chocolate turned into dough when corn syrup was added? How long do you chill it? Do you chill it in the fridge or freezer? Also, plz make more videos!!! I luv them!

[FlowerCottageCooking]

no

[blaise31]

does the cornsyrup effect the taste?

[FlowerCottageCooking]

I hope you try it!

[alinaraquel2104]

wow cool

you made the roses in the video

look easy and good to make thanks for the video is great n_n

now i feel like making chocolate roses

[FlowerCottageCooking]

you can try adding more corn syrup.....the measurements may be off....you may want to try it again....maybe the chocolate got too hot....maybe you were using a chocolate with a high % of cocoa....try a semisweet 35%-60%...hope this helps

[FlowerCottageCooking]

Place in the microwave for a few seconds, then knead the clay until soft.

This takes some practice to know when you have the correct consistency.

Clay and roses are best kept in the freezer for long storage or at room temperature.

[sourkiwi101]

mine comes out chunky and it crumbles ): should i add more corn syrup???

[FlowerCottageCooking]

1 pound of dark chocolate

2/3 cup, or 6 ounces of corn syrup

I hope you try it!

[FlowerCottageCooking]

Yes, I do hope you give it a try!

[GirlArmy21]

that was awesome! You made it look so simple...can't wait to try it.

[FlowerCottageCooking]

You might try glucose. I have not tried it, but it may work.

[contestmaster3000]

Is there a subsitute for the corn syrup?

[yuusuke1996]

What's the Golden powder For?

[FlowerCottageCooking]

@yuusuke1996 The luster dust can be applied dry or wet to make the roses shiny. Most cake decorating stores sell luster dust, a shiny edible powder.

[FlowerCottageCooking]

Respond to this video... The luster dust can be applied dry or wet to make the roses shiny. Most cake decorating stores sell luster dust, a shiny edible powder.

[ianchange]

Sorry, I can't hear the sounds in my computer, can u tell me how long u put the chocolates in the microwave? and how long u put it in the fridge? at last, what's the name of the golden powder?

thank you so much!!!!

[RCicolin]

Ianchange: about 1 minute, then you mix it and if its necessary u can out one minute more, but not too hot, ok?

Rachel

[RCicolin]

put ... not out..., sorry..

[ianchange]

I've made chocolate roses as my valentine's gift for my girlfriend, thank you so much, Rachel!

[FlowerCottageCooking]

Melt chocolate halfway then stir to melt all the way.

You can let the chocolate plastic set up at room temperature 2-4 hours or in the refrigerator 30 minutes or so. The colder it is the harder it will be to work with.

Luster dust is the powder I use. You can find it for sale on the SugarCraft website.

[LynxzNoir]

does it really taste like toosie rolls?

[FlowerCottageCooking]

Yes, only better depending on the quality of chocolate you use!

[LynxzNoir]

thanks you very much

[Panthersfan105]

@LynxzNoir Modeling chocolate is basically tootsie rolls. If you don't feel like making your own, you can cut tootsie rolls into desired size for things you would use modeling chocolate for. The small tootsie rolls are great for making roses seeing as they are basically already about the size you'd want them to be

[LynxzNoir]

@Panthersfan105 thanks

[luv2bakecakes]

is there a reason it has to be so much corn syrup to so many pounds white chocolate? So the measurments for semi sweet chocolate is not the same for white chocolate? Thank you for the tutorial!

[FlowerCottageCooking]

Yes, the amounts are slightly different. So glad you enjoyed the video. I am making chocolate from cacao beans right now!

[danibabyyy]

Wow! Goodjob, thank you for this video. :D

[FlowerCottageCooking]

Glad you enjoyed it.

[alwayshlubkoj09]

this is nice this will make a great gift or supprise cake i will need this so much wow!!!!!

[FlowerCottageCooking]

So glad you like the idea. Have fun!

[FlowerCottageCooking]

It depends on what size of rose you want to make. Feel free to halve the recipe to make a smaller batch. I often make a lot of roses and keep them in a tightly closed container in the freezer for six months. You will see a little condensation, on the roses, when you remove them from the freezer, but it is hardly noticeable.

[mentallynothere]

what would be the measurements if i wanted to make only 1 chocolate rose?

[FlowerCottageCooking]

Hi Joline, Yes, some people have hotter hands than others, or are working in warm kitchens, so more cornstarch is needed to keep the dough from sticking so much.

[jolinejb]

I made this and even my husband said wow Im impressed! But the side of the outside was full of fingerprints and such and my fingers were full of chocolate cuz it was melting like crazy. lol I guess I shoulda dusted myself huh?

[Giardapstealthed]

thanks this will make a great gift for my freind

[Blooberry95]

I probably couldn't even get it to the making a rose before I eat it lolz

[venmario28]

can i use white chocolate with same recipe..

[FlowerCottageCooking]

2 cups corn syrup to 3 pounds 5 ounces of white chocolate

[FlowerCottageCooking]

I have only used corn syrup. You may be able to use glucose.

[reality7068]

Can I not use corn syrup? can I use other syrup or can I not use any syrup?

[FlowerCottageCooking]

use corn syrup. it may go by another name in other countries

[xxxgraveripperxxx]

i tried to make the chocolate rose, but it is really sticky that i can't pass the rolling the ball. The chocolate has been in the freezer over night. what am I doing wrong?

[FlowerCottageCooking]

Be sure to:

Use semi sweet chocolate

Have a cool work area

don't touch the choc. very long

dust hands with corn starch

and it should work out great:)

[xxxgraveripperxxx]

also, i see that in your video, the chocolate clay comes off really easily. But might is like really sticky and it is hard to take it apart. I had diffulty getting it apart.

[FlowerCottageCooking]

The recipe is: 1 pound chocolate to 2/3 cup of corn syrup. You may want to try making it again. The measurements may be off.

[xxxgraveripperxxx]

i had another question. Would it be okay if i used white chocolate. Is there semi-white chocolate or i can use regular white chocolate?

[FlowerCottageCooking]

with white chocolate the formula is 2 cups of corn syrup to 3 1/2 pounds of white chocolate

[FlowerCottageCooking]

for white chocolate use 2 cups corn syrup and 3pounds 5 ounces of white chocolate

[FlowerCottageCooking]

I'm wondering if there is too much corn syrup in your batch or if the chcolate you are using does not have around 60% cacao in it.

[FlowerCottageCooking]

Your hands or kitchen may be too warm. Work in a cool area and dust hands and surface with plenty of cornstarch. Hope this works for you.

[emtheone]

that was sooo brilliant! thank you, thank you Anne..

[CMaglaya]

that was cool..thank you!

[kazyfandango]

Thank-you!