A method for demolding a body of frozen confection encased in a flexible
disposable mold includes the steps of slicing the mold, applying heat to
the mold sufficient to soften a surface portion of the body of confection
to permit the mold to slip from the body, directing gas into the slit
mold to open the mold and to separate the mold from the body, and
applying suction to the mold to pull the mold free of the body. The
invention further includes an assembly for effecting the method, the
assembly including a slicer, a heater, a blower, and a suction device.