Praline hollow body

What are praline hollow bodies and what do you need praline shells for?

Praline hollow bodies are small shells or molds made of chocolate and used to house a filling for pralines. They usually consist of thin layers of chocolate made in special molds and have a hollow, round or oval shape.
The praline shells or hollow bodies serve as the basis for making pralines. After the chocolate is poured into the molds and hardened, they are filled with a filling, for example, ganache, nougat, marzipan or fruit jelly. The hollow bodies are then sealed with further melted chocolate so that the filling is completely enclosed.
Praline shells are important in the production of pralines because they protect the filling and create a pleasant textural and flavor combination with the filling. In addition, the shells allow a variety of design of the chocolates in terms of shape, size and aesthetic details.

What is the advantage of pre-poured praline hollow bodies or praline shells?

 The advantage of pre-poured praline hollow balls or praline shells is that they already have the desired shape and size. This saves time and labor in the production of chocolates, because you no longer have to mold or cast the hollow body yourself. In addition, pre-cast hollow bodies are often very uniform and neatly shaped, resulting in an aesthetically pleasing end result.
Otherwise, pre-cast hollow bodies also make it easier to fill the chocolates. One can fill the desired filling directly into the hollow body without worrying about the shape or stability. This simplifies the manufacturing process and ensures greater efficiency.
In addition, pre-molded praline shells or hollow bodies also offer a greater variety of shapes and designs. One can choose between different sizes, shapes, textures and colors to suit individual needs and preferences. This allows chocolates to be designed more creatively and presented in a more appealing way.
Overall, therefore, pre-molded hollow praline bodies or praline shells offer time savings, easier filling and greater design freedom in the production of chocolates.

How to make pralines from praline shells or hollow praline balls, pralines themselves?

 To make delicious chocolates from praline shells, you need some additional ingredients and tools. Here is a simple recipe you can try:
Ingredients:
- praline shells or hollow praline balls
- 200 g chocolate (dark, white or whole milk)
- 100 ml cream
- 50 g butter
- flavoring ingredients (optional) like nuts, fruits or liqueur
Tools:
- Double boiler or a heatproof bowl over a pot of simmering water
- Praline molds
- Praline fork or toothpick
- Refrigerator or freezer
Instructions:
1. Roughly chop the chocolate and place in double boiler or heatproof bowl.
2. In a separate saucepan, heat the cream until it almost comes to a boil. Take the saucepan off the heat and stir in the butter until it is completely melted.
3. Slowly pour the hot cream and butter mixture over the chopped chocolate. Stir constantly to obtain a homogeneous mixture.
4. If you want to use flavoring ingredients such as nuts, fruits or liqueur, add them now and stir them in well. Wait until the prepared praline filling (ganache) is no longer too hot (max. 26°C) and now fill the praline filling into a piping bag.
6. Pour the mixture into the praline molds, not filling them to the brim so that there is enough space for the chocolate covering. Gently shake the molds to remove any air bubbles.
7. Place the molds in the refrigerator to allow the chocolate to set. This may take about 30 minutes to 1 hour. Then seal the top of the praline molds with tempered couverture or chocolate. Or coat your pralines using a praline fork.
8. Once the pralines are set, you can release them from the molds.
Now your delicious pralines from the praline shells are ready.

What is the difference of truffles hollow balls and praline shells?

Truffles hollow spheres and praline shells are both containers used in the production of chocolate pralines. The main difference between the two is in their shape and use.
Truffles hollow spheres are small, hollow balls of chocolate. They are usually round and have a shallow opening to insert the chocolate filling. Truffes hollow spheres are used to make truffle chocolates, where a creamy filling is placed inside the chocolate sphere and then sealed. Truffles hollow spheres are usually slightly larger than praline shells and have a thinner chocolate layer.
Praline shells, on the other hand, are flat, bowl-shaped hollow bodies of chocolate. They have a smooth surface and are used for making chocolates with solid or semi-solid fillings. Praline shells usually have a deeper curvature than truffles hollow spheres to provide more space for the filling. The filling is placed in the praline shell and sealed with a thin layer of chocolate or other coating.
In summary, Truffles hollow spheres are used to make truffle pralines with creamy fillings, while praline shells are used for pralines with solid or semi-solid fillings. In this case, truffles hollow spheres have a thinner chocolate layer and are slightly larger than praline shells.

Is it possible to make praline hollow bodies or praline shells by yourself?

Yes, you can also make your own praline hollow bodies or praline shells. There are different methods and recipes to make hollow chocolate bodies, depending on what shape and size you want. You can use special hollow molds to pour the chocolate and then let it harden. Or you can make a mold out of chocolate yourself by pouring melted chocolate into a mold and then letting it harden.
There are also special molds for chocolate shells that you can use to shape the chocolate into the shape you want. You can also make praline shells from silicone molds by pouring melted chocolate into the mold and then letting it harden.
It takes some practice and patience to make hollow praline bodies or praline shells yourself, but it's entirely possible to do it at home. It can also be fun to try creative shapes and flavors.

How do I make hollow praline bodies myself?

To make praline hollow bodies yourself, there are several ways. Here is a simple method to make chocolate hollow bodies:
Ingredients:
- Chocolate (milk, dark or white chocolate)
- Shape silicone or polycarbonate pralines
- Optional: Filling (eg.e.g. nuts, fruit, caramel)
- Optional: decoration (e.g. cocoa, chopped nuts, colorful sprinkles)
Instructions:
1. Melt the chocolate in a water bath or using a tempering device. Be careful not to overheat the chocolate over the water bath. Stir the chocolate occasionally until it is completely melted.
2. Temper the melted chocolate to get a smooth and shiny surface. You can use a thermometer to cool the chocolate to the right temperature (about 31°C for milk chocolate, about 32°C for dark chocolate and about 29°C for white chocolate). To temper the chocolate, you can also use the tabling method.
3. Pour the tempered chocolate into the praline molds. Carefully fill the molds with the chocolate so that it covers each hollow body evenly. You can also use a small ladle or piping bag to pour the chocolate into the molds.
4. Gently tap the molds on a flat surface to remove any air bubbles and smooth the surface of the chocolate.
5. Turn the mold over to let the excess chocolate pour off. Run a spatula or the back of a knife over the surface of the mold to remove any excess chocolate.
6. Place the praline mold in the refrigerator for a few minutes to allow the chocolate to harden.
7. Take the praline mold out of the refrigerator and fill the hollow bodies with the desired filling. Press the filling lightly to make sure that it is well inserted into the hollow body 

Where to buy praline hollow bodies and praline shells?

 One of the largest chocolate stores in Switzerland for pralines hollow bodies and praline shells as well as many other products / articles for the chocolate area you will find in Adliswil in the baking and chocolate store of miniSchoggi. Online they are for example on the website of miniSchoggi also available and you can have the pralines hollow bodies delivered directly to your home. So that the pralines hollow sphere and praline shells are not broken during delivery, they are shipped in a sturdy box well padded. At miniSchoggi you will find different praline hollow bodies with white, dark and milk chocolate, which you can use for your praline production. There are the praline hollow bodies in countless shapes such as heart, oval, round, star, eggs, square or as truffle balls. Hollow praline balls can be made from different chocolates such as Lindt chocolate, Felchlin, Valrhona or with a little cocoa butter and couverture. The hollow praline shells each come with a blister of 63 pieces. The praline shells are sold 45 pieces each on a blister. 

What is the shelf life of purchased hollow praline bodies?

The shelf life of purchased praline hollow bodies can vary depending on the manufacturer and ingredients. As a rule, however, information on the best-before date can be found on the packaging or label. This date indicates how long the praline hollow bodies will retain their optimum quality if stored correctly (cool and dry). It is important to observe the best-before date and consume the hollow praline bodies before this date expires. After the expiration date, the praline hollow bodies can still be consumed, but the taste and consistency may possibly change.

What is the difference between dark and dark chocolate?

Dark chocolate and dark chocolate are two different names for the same type of chocolate. The term "dark chocolate" is usually used in the USA, while "dark chocolate" is more common in Europe. Both terms refer to chocolate that has a higher cocoa content than milk chocolate.
The exact difference in cocoa content varies by manufacturer and country. Generally, dark or bittersweet chocolate has a cocoa content of 50% to 90% or even more. This gives it a more intense, tart flavor compared to sweeter milk chocolate.
Dark chocolate and bittersweet chocolate also contain less sugar and often no milk ingredients. Because of the higher cocoa content, they tend to have a higher nutritional value and higher levels of healthy flavanols, which have antioxidant properties and can have a positive effect on health.
However, there is no clear and uniform definition or standardization for the term "dark chocolate" or "dark chocolate," so the taste may vary depending on the brand and cocoa content.

What are hollow praline bodies made of?

 Praline hollow bodies are usually made of chocolate. The chocolate is melted and poured into various molds to make the hollow bodies. However, there are also hollow praline bodies that can be made of other materials such as marzipan, nougat or caramel.

What kind of different shapes are there as hollow praline bodies?

There are several shapes of hollow praline bodies, which may vary depending on the manufacturer and intended use. Some common shapes are:
1. Classic round shape: This is the most common shape of hollow praline bodies. They are round and have a smooth surface.
2. Squares or Rectangles: These shapes are often used for filled chocolate bars or chocolate bars. They can be either square or rectangular.
3. Hearts: Heart-shaped hollow chocolates are popular for Valentine's Day or Mother's Day gifts.
4.Drops: Drop-shaped hollow chocolates are especially good for filled chocolates with liquid filling because they have a tip and are easy to close.
5. Oval: Oval-shaped hollow chocolates are another option for filled chocolates and can have an elegant and appealing shape.
6. Special shapes: Depending on the occasion or theme, hollow praline bodies can be made in special shapes such as animals, flowers, fruits or other creative shapes.
The availability of certain shapes may vary from manufacturer to manufacturer, but these are some of the most common shapes of hollow praline bodies. 

What fillings are suitable in a hollow praline body?

There are a variety of fillings that are suitable for hollow praline bodies. Here are some popular options:
1. Ganache: A ganache is a mixture of chocolate and cream. It can be enhanced with different flavors, such as vanilla, caramel, fruit or liqueur.
2. Nougat: Nougat is a sweet mixture of roasted nuts and sugar. There are different types of nougat, such as hazelnut, almond or chocolate.
3. Marzipan: Marzipan is made of ground almonds and sugar. It can be enhanced with flavors such as rose water, lemon zest or orange blossom water.
4. Caramel: Caramel is a sweet mass made from sugar and cream. It can be enhanced with sea salt, nuts or coffee.
5. Fruit filling: Fruit fillings are often made from pureed fruit and can be spiced up with lemon juice or alcohol.
6. Praliné: Praliné is a mixture of roasted nuts and caramel. It can be combined with chocolate, nougat or fruits.
7. Liqueur: Liqueur can be used as a filling to give pralines a special taste, e.g. Baileys, rum or orange liqueur.
This list is not exhaustive, as there are countless possibilities to fill praline hollow bodies with different fillings. Everyone can try and experiment with their own creations and flavor combinations.

How should the finished chocolates be stored?

Finished chocolates should be stored in airtight and refrigerated packaging. It is best to store them in a cool place away from direct sunlight, as heat can cause the chocolates to melt or lose their shape. Furthermore, they should be protected from moisture, as this can cause changes in taste, texture or shelf life. 

Why buy ready-made hollow praline bodies?

There are several reasons why someone would buy hollow praline bodies:
1. Time saving: Making hollow praline bodies requires a lot of time and skill. By buying ready-made hollow bodies, one saves this effort and can concentrate on filling and decorating.
2. Consistency: Ready-made hollow bodies of pralines are uniform in size, shape and stability. This allows for uniform filling and a professional look.
3. Variety: There is a wide range of hollow praline bodies that can have different shapes, sizes and flavors. This makes it possible to create a variety of praline creations.
4. Complement homemade fillings: Ready-made hollow bodies can be a good complement to homemade praline fillings. Combining purchased hollow bodies with homemade fillings gives individual and unique chocolates.
5. Professional appearance: When making chocolates as gifts or for sale, finished hollow bodies can give a professional appearance and add a touch of elegance to the chocolates.