Aim to be a Pâtissier: Tips for Making Message Plates at Home Using Chocolate Pens

Isn't it difficult to write letters with chocolate pens?

By the way, have you ever made a message plate at home by yourself?

For instance, when it's a family member's or friend's birthday, you might write "Happy Birthday ○○" on a plate with a cake,

or when it's your anniversary with your partner, a chocolate message plate saying "Thank you for ○ years, and I look forward to many more"!

Or when decorating Valentine's chocolates, and so on.

I'm sure many of you have held a chocolate pen at least once＊

But....... isn't it quite difficult to write letters with a chocolate pen???

Chocolate doesn't come out smoothly, or water gets into the pen,

or the chocolate runs out halfway, making the letters or plate a mess,

and I've had experiences where I thought, "This isn't for me!" and felt pretty frustrated...

It's certainly difficult. But if you grasp the tips, you can write beautifully!

It's true that writing letters with a chocolate pen for decoration is quite challenging.

Even professional patissiers practice writing letters as a rite of passage to become skilled＊

However, even amateurs like us can create beautiful message plates if we grasp a few tips!♡

These tips might come in handy for important milestones in life, such as anniversaries with your husband or your child's birthday (?).

I'll explain tips for writing with a chocolate pen skillfully to create a message plate＊

Tip 1: Use a non-hardening soft type

There are two types of chocolate pens available: a quick-drying type that hardens quickly and a soft type that doesn't harden＊

The quick-drying type requires warming with hot water while using it, and if the chocolate cools and hardens while you're writing, it can suddenly stop coming out, making it quite difficult.

Therefore, let's buy a non-hardening soft chocolate pen♩

Tip 2: Write one stroke at a time

It's important not to rush when writing letters on the message plate.

Whether in Japanese or English, take your time and write slowly, one stroke at a time＊

Here, make sure to keep the speed of the chocolate flow consistent!

This way, the thickness of the letters will be even, making the overall appearance neater.

@sysy_wd

Tip 3: Practice on a cutting board or other surfaces

Jumping straight into writing on a plate with the chocolate pen can lead to failure.

It's recommended to practice writing first on a cutting board or a different plate＊

It’s also reassuring to buy 1-2 extra chocolate pens just in case.♩

【By the way】 Here's how to make a cornet

Instead of using a chocolate pen, you can also melt chocolate in a double boiler and make a piping bag.

Here's a video on how to make a piping bag (cornet)＊

Let's try making a message plate with a chocolate pen♡

Decorating a message plate with a chocolate pen can be quite challenging if you're not accustomed to it.＊

By following the three tips introduced this time, on a special day with your husband,

☑ Thank you for being my wife

☑ I will always love you

How about making a heartfelt message plate at home?♡

➡ There are various colors available ♡ You can buy chocolate pens for 100 yen on Rakuten＊

@yuiwed