I want to make chocolate candy for a wedding. How long before the wedding can I make it? Will it still taste fresh? What is the best way to store it until the big day?
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How Long Will Chocolate Candy Stay Fresh?
Hello Maria, Good question! There is a page on storing chocolate candy that will give you a general idea of the basics.
The answer may vary depending on the type of chocolates you are making.
If you are just making simple molded chocolates without other ingredients added, they will keep indefinitely if you are able to store them in an airtight container at room temperature - not too hot or too cold.
For chocolate candy that contains other ingredients, like truffles, you can still make them ahead of time, but they will need to be stored in the refrigerator or freezer, depending on the time 'till the wedding. I generally feel that most truffles will keep a couple of weeks in the fridge or a couple of months in the freezer.
Either way, be sure to wrap them well and keep them in an airtight container. You want to avoid moisture getting to them. If you decide to freeze your chocolates, allow them to defrost at room temperature while still in their wrapping. Some people even suggest wrapping a towel around the container when chilling or freezing for added protection.
My final suggestion is this: If you are making truffles and are worried about the exterior changing color from the freezer, etc., consider making the centers only first. You can then coat them (with melted chocolate, cocoa powder, or whatever you decide) after you defrost them and right before the wedding.
Hope that helps. If you have a different type of chocolate that you are planning for the wedding and this doesn't answer the question, just add another comment to your original question.
