Candy Cracking when unmolded

[Barbara Roberts]

I'm making a Cinderella Candy Plaque. It's in the 2005 Wilton Book, but they don't give any troubleshooting help. Every time i try to make this thing, it cracks at the neck. I've tried cooling it in the freezer and the refrigerator. I've watched how long I've left it in because if I leave it in too long, it cracks in the mold. I have a cutout of the shape that I place in the mold before I unmold it. I've even tried putting extra chocolate at the neck for support. HELP!!!!!

[2sdae]

I dont understand exactly what you are doing, can you post a pic?
you say it's in the 2005 wilton book, I'll go look also.

[2sdae]

I saw it but the only thing I can think of is not to let it dry too long, maybe that'll help with the brittleness, how about adding more oil to the chocolate for give.

[misskandi]

A little bit of extra oil could be an excellent idea. Might just do the trick. ::nods::