I'm not sure what I am doing wrong! I have seen some beautiful fall leaves made from candy melts. The suggestions were to use silk leaves that have been washed, coat them with melted chocolate, let cool ( I cooled mine in the freezer), then peel off the chocolate. Sounds easy enough, right? When I peeled off the chocolate, all of my leaves broke. So can someone please share what I am doing wrong, or give advice on a different approach? Thanks!

I use real leaves. I coat the underside where the veins are more prominent. Ivy and rose leaves work well.

You may have left them in the freezer too long. They are cooling just enough to set and get the imprint. That should only take a few minutes.

I used mint leaves (YUM!!!!!!) I think using real leaves will help as they will be easier (softer) to pull away. Also, is your chocolate perhaps not thick enough? I was quite generous with mine.

I've been doing a little research on this topic, as I'm going to try my first white chocolate leaves in two weeks! I think you need to peel the silk/real leaf away from the chocolate, versus peeling the chocolate from the leaf, KWIM? Hope that makes a difference!

I've been doing a little research on this topic, as I'm going to try my first white chocolate leaves in two weeks! I think you need to peel the silk/real leaf away from the chocolate, versus peeling the chocolate from the leaf, KWIM? Hope that makes a difference!