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How to Make a Sparkling Chocolate Mermaid Tail

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It is said that mermaid themed foods is one of the latest trends and it isn’t hard to see why. From mermaid toast to mermaid water, fun mermaid ideas are everywhere! I’ve been making several mermaid treats lately with my kids and they have been a lot of fun. One garnish that I will feature in my Mermaid Fruit Dip and Mermaid Ice Cream Dream Shakes (watch for that for Mini Chef Monday) are these beautiful mermaid tails. They are easier to make then you think and would be awesome for a mermaid party on everything from cupcakes to garnish to party favors! Keep reading to learn how to make a sparkling chocolate mermaid tail!

Looking for easy mermaid party ideas? Learn how to make a shimmering chocolate mermaid tail. Perfect for birthday cakes, cupcakes, party favors, garnish and more!

Sparkling Chocolate Mermaid Tail Supplies:

All the supplies you need can be found at most craft stores, with the exception of the mermaid tail silicone mold.  But why go out searching when you can have it all shipped directly to you, right from Amazon? It is so much easier than bringing my kids with me to the craft store!

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I purchased this mermaid tail silicone mold which features both a large and small mermaid tail. The large would be a great option for a birthday cake but for my purposes I wanted to use the smaller version as garnish for fruit dip and milkshakes. The mold had a slight smell when I first took it out of the package but that went away after I washed it a few times and gave it some air.

Looking for easy mermaid party ideas? Learn how to make a sparkling chocolate mermaid tail. Perfect for birthday cakes, cupcakes, party favors, garnish and more!

To fill the small mold you will need exactly 6 candy melts. If Wilton doesn’t make the exact color of candy melts that you need, you can always mix colors. For example, to get a light aqua color you can mix half turquoise and half bright white.

Looking for easy mermaid party ideas? Learn how to make a sparkling chocolate mermaid tail. Perfect for birthday cakes, cupcakes, party favors, garnish and more!The first mermaid tail I tried I left it looking like the image above. It seemed pretty level and I thought it was good enough. But if you don’t use something with a nice straight edge to remove the excess, you won’t have a clean look on the back or sides of your chocolate mermaid tail. Be sure to also gently tap your mold a few times against a level surface to remove air bubbles!

Looking for easy mermaid party ideas? Learn how to make a sparkling chocolate mermaid tail. Perfect for birthday cakes, cupcakes, party favors, garnish and more!

It only takes about 15 minutes or so to become solid in the refrigerator. If you plan to make a lot of chocolate mermaid tails, I’d recommend buying more than one mold.  Here are two other mold options from Amazon which would allow you do many at once. (This netting also works great for mermaid party decor!)

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Not sure which mermaid tail mold to purchase?

Check out this post on Which Chocolate Mermaid Tail Mold is Right for You where I break down the pros and cons of each mold and do a size comparison so you can choose the best mold for your project!

Want to make chocolate mermaid tails but are not sure which mermaid mold is right for your project? See how different molds compare! Perfect for birthday parties and mermaid treats!
Be careful when removing your tail from the mold so you don’t break it.

Looking for easy mermaid party ideas? Learn how to make a sparkling chocolate mermaid tail. Perfect for birthday cakes, cupcakes, party favors, garnish and more!

Once your chocolate mermaid tail is removed, you can add a beautiful shimmer by applying pearl dust. I used silver but any metallic would be beautiful. Be sure to use food safe brushes! The size of the brush will determine how your dust is applied. If you want a lighter look, pick the bigger brush. A more compact brush like the one shown above will apply a thicker coat.

Looking for easy mermaid party ideas? Learn how to make a shimmering chocolate mermaid tail. Perfect for birthday cakes, cupcakes, party favors, garnish and more!
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Sparkling Chocolate Mermaid Tail

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 minute
Total Time 21 minutes
Servings 1
Author Emilie

Ingredients

  • 6 Wilton candy melts
  • 1/4 teaspoon canola vegetable or coconut oil
  • Wilton pearl dust in silver or gold

Instructions

  1. Melt candy melts and oil in microwave save dish in short intervals, stirring often. (This will take around 30 seconds total. Do not over cook chocolate.)
  2. Stir to completely combine.
  3. Using a spoon, carefully drop chocolate in small silicone mermaid mold, filling to the top.
  4. Using straight edge of scraper or knife, slide along top of mold to remove excess chocolate.
  5. Gently tap mold a few times against a hard surface to remove any air bubbles.
  6. Transfer to refrigerator until firm, about 15 minutes.
  7. Carefully remove from silicone mold.
  8. Brush with pearl dust using food safe brush.
  9. Store in airtight container.

For this tutorial I’m featuring the blue, lavender and vibrant green candy melts. Aren’t they pretty? I can’t wait to play around with more color combinations and come up with new ways in which to use them. These sparkling chocolate mermaid tails would be perfect to use as a mermaid party favor or on mermaid cupcakes.

Looking for easy mermaid party ideas? Learn how to make a sparkling chocolate mermaid tail. Perfect for birthday cakes, cupcakes, party favors, garnish and more!

Be sure to check out my other mermaid party ideas including these colorful Mermaid Fruit Smoothie Shots which also use Wilton candy melts!

>>>>>>See all my mermaid party ideas!

Surprise birthday party guests with these Mermaid Smoothie Shots! These marbled chocolate shot glasses are perfect for filling with your favorite tropical fruit smoothies. These kid friendly shots work great for any Under the Sea themed party!

This Mermaid Party Bark designed to look like ocean waves is another great option!

Makes some waves with this mermaid party bark! Swirl chocolate to resemble ocean waves then top with sprinkles, gold stars and silver dust! Perfect for any ocean party celebrations. Kids will love it!

Hope you make some waves with your mermaid party!

Looking for easy mermaid party ideas? Learn how to make a sparkling chocolate mermaid tail. Perfect for birthday cakes, cupcakes, party favors, garnish and more!

12 Comments

    1. Curious, was the frosting strong enough to support the weight of the chocolate tail? Was thinking of doing this but worried the tail will flop over in the frosting. Did you have to use a support?

      1. You would either need to push the tail down deeper into the cupcake or use some frosting to help prop it up. Good luck!

  1. 5 stars
    The Sparkling Chocolate Mermaid Tails are so adorable! I love the colors and my daughter would love to make these this summer for a fun craft idea! thanks for sharing

  2. 5 stars
    Any suggestions on keeping the tails from breaking in the middle? My first one turned out fabulous. The subsequent ones, not so much. =o(

  3. How far ahead can you make the mermaid tails to go on cupcakes? 1 week of store in an airtight container?

    1. I’m so sorry that you are struggling and that I didn’t see this comment sooner. I find it is really important to gently peel away the silicone mold edge before removing them. Scrapping the excess chocolate around the tail before it hardens also helps. If you have chocolate that is making it stick it to the sides of the mold, it will make it harder to get out. Does that makes sense? Feel free to email me directly at findingzest at gmail.com if you still need some help!

    1. You add a bit of oil to the chocolate to make the chocolate have a smoother texture. Just a little goes a long way! Hope that helps!

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