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Santa Sleigh Centerpiece
Chocolate Project

By Bob Sherman

This fun Christmas project looks great as a centerpiece for Christmas dinner. Although it is large and looks complex, the components are made in smaller, simple sub assemblies then combined into one large centerpiece.

The sleigh centerpiece shown here is just one possible variation and many other components may be added, such as Santa. The molds listed are the ones I used, but you may prefer to use different molds.

Many of the items you may need can be ordered directly from this page for your convenience.

PLEASE NOTE!! - Although chocolate making is relatively safe for the entire family to participate, adult supervision is required.

Chocolate
I prefer to use chocolate wafers designed for home molding chocolate. My preferred brand is Merckens which works well with all chocolate molding projects, is available in a wide selection of colors, and tastes great.

Melting Chocolate
Either melting method may be used.

Double Boiler - See Double Boiler Usage Instructions.

A microwave may also be used but care must be taken not to overheat the chocolate.

Place the chocolate in a microwave safe bowl.
Heat for 30 seconds.
Remove and stir.
Repeat steps 2 and 3 until the chocolate is creamy.
Optimum pouring temperature is about 90 degrees F. Note: Pouring chocolate molds hotter than 160 degrees F. will destroy the mold. Do not place the thermometer in the microwave!

Chocolate Making Supplies And Materials

The following chocolate making supplies and other materials were used to make this project. Clicking on the item name will bring you to that item's page with a full description and ordering information.

Item	Amount Used
Sleigh Chocolate Mold	One needed.
Reindeer Chocolate Mold	One needed.
Stacking Tree Chocolate Mold	One needed.
Tree Assembly Chocolate Mold	One needed. This mold is used only for the gifts and any suitably sized square or rectangle mold may be used.
Snowman Lolly Chocolate Mold	One needed.
Chocolate Coating	Milk, dark, green, red, and white chocolate was used here.
Candy Canes Edible Confetti	One jar will be enough for many trees.
Rainbow Non-Pareils	One jar will make many trees.
Small Eyes, Assorted	One package will make a lot of these.
Pastry Brush	One needed.
Paint Brush	One needed for each painted color.
Squeeze Bottle	One needed.
Thermometer	One.
Double Boiler	For melting chocolate.
Cake Board	One.
Royal Icing	One. Depending on the thickness you apply it, more than one package may be needed.
Wrapping Foil	One or more Christmas colors

Step By Step Instructions


1. Start with the sleigh and snowman molds which are used with no modifications.	2. Melt some red chocolate and paint the candy cane and the berries on the sleigh. Colored coatings have a tendency to be thicker and adding a bit of Paramount Crystals when melting them makes them easier to paint.

3. Paint the holly leaves on the sleigh with green chocolate.	4. Paint the snowman's scarf green, then paint his hat and nose with dark chocolate. Allow all painting to harden before continuing.

5. Use a squeeze bottle and white chocolate to paint the sleigh's trim.	6. Fill the snowman with white chocolate.

7. Fill the sleigh with dark chocolate.	8. Place in the freezer just long enough to de mold easily.

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Disclaimer: The information presented here is accurate to the best of my knowledge and common chocolate making practices as of the time of this writing - October 2006. The author and the publisher accept no liability for the use or misuse of any of the information presented in this article. This article is presented for informational purposes and is used at your own risk.

Author: Bob Sherman

Publisher: Bobby's Craft Boutique Inc.

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Santa Sleigh Centerpiece Chocolate Project

Chocolate Making Supplies And Materials

Step By Step Instructions

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Santa Sleigh Centerpiece
Chocolate Project