METAL ICE CUBE TRAYS RECIPES

Steps:

• Place 5 oz. of the chocolate in a small bowl. Microwave 45 to 60 seconds or until melted and a thermometer registers 113°F for semisweet or bittersweet chocolate or 104°F for milk chocolate, stirring every 15 seconds. If needed, continue to microwave in 5- to 10-second intervals to reach the correct temperature. Stir in remaining 3 oz. chocolate. Stir vigorously 2 minutes or until completely smooth and thermometer registers 88°F for semisweet or bittersweet chocolate or 85°F for milk chocolate. If small pieces of chocolate remain, continue to microwave in 5-second intervals, stirring after each until smooth.
• If desired, add a some sprinkles to each compartment in the ice cube tray. Spoon half of the melted chocolate into the compartments. Spoon or press 1 tsp. desired filling into each compartment. Spoon remaining melted chocolate over fillings. If desired, top with additional fillings and/or drizzle with melted chocolate of a contrasting color. Let stand 2 hours or until set.
• To serve, twist ice cube trays slightly to loosen chocolates. Remove from ice cube tray.

Steps:

• Mix flour,brown sugar,butter and nuts until crumbly. Spread on foil lines baking sheet. Bake at 350 degrees 10 minutes or until golden. Cool. Break apart into crumbs. Line 9x5-inch loaf pan or ice cube tray with foil, leaving 1 1/2 inch collar around edges. Sprinkle 2/3 of the crumb mixture in bottom. Beat egg yolks until thick and lemon colored. Blend in milk. Add lemon peel and lemon juice. Stir until thickened. Beat egg whites until foamy. Gradually add sugar. Continue beating until stiff peaks form. Fold into lemon mixture. Pour mixture into prepared pan. Sprinkle remaining crumbs on top. Freeze until firm. When frozen,lift from pan and slice.