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  • Matthew Schiller

    Member
    September 29, 2024 at 02:59

    After the 3rd one it gets clumpy. Just keep regheating it as I need too?

    • Sussan ScoolinaryTeam

      Administrator
      September 29, 2024 at 15:37

      Yes, if the glaze loses heat, it will thicken. You can reheat it in the microwave for about 20 to 30 seconds, just make sure to glaze at the correct temperature.

  • Matthew Schiller

    Member
    September 29, 2024 at 04:58

    Is the mirror glaze supposed to be that thick or did I prepare it incorrectly

  • Sussan ScoolinaryTeam

    Administrator
    September 29, 2024 at 15:33

    Hi Matthew.

    Looking at your first photo, for the mirror glaze to work properly, the dessert (in this case, the apple) must be completely frozen, as the glaze is at a temperature between 30 to 32 degrees Celsius. This thermal shock causes the glaze to adhere to the dessert with a thin layer, giving a neat final result.

    It’s possible that your dessert wasn’t frozen enough before glazing. I’m not sure what type of thermometer you’re using, but it’s best to use a probe thermometer rather than a laser one. The laser thermometer only measures the surface temperature, not the internal temperature.

    Now that I see your second photo, the result looks much bette, the mirror glaze is slightly sticky and very shiny.

    We hope this information is helpful.

    Best regards.

    • Matthew Schiller

      Member
      September 29, 2024 at 16:50

      It was frozen. I made the mistake of dipping it twice because I didn’t think it was green enough. The second batch went much better. Thank you

      • Sussan ScoolinaryTeam

        Administrator
        September 29, 2024 at 22:16

        Great, it’s best to dip it only once to avoid clumps. You’re doing an excellent job, thanks for sharing with us.

        • Matthew Schiller

          Member
          October 11, 2024 at 18:58

          Thanks again, your team is great

          • Sussan ScoolinaryTeam

            Administrator
            October 11, 2024 at 20:56

            Hi Matthew.

            We’re glad to hear that! If you have any other questions, I’ll be here and happy to help you resolve them.

            Best regards.

  • Sol Damiani

    Administrator
    October 2, 2024 at 15:33

    Hey there Matthew!👋 Good luck with your next try!

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