The present invention relates to a method of producing a molded confectionery product, comprising the steps of transferring a fat-containing confectionery mass and a water carrier, blending the fat-containing confectionery mass and the water carrier in a mixer (23, 24) to a substantially homogeneous blended mass, and depositing the blended mass in at least one mould (4) or onto a conveyor belt. The present invention is characterized in that the above steps are performed within 60 seconds or less. The apparatus for producing a molded confectionery product of the present invention comprises channels (11, 12) for transferring of a fat-containing confectionery mass and a water carrier, a mixer (23, 24) for blending the fat-containing confectionery mass and the water carrier to a substantially homogeneous blended mass, and at least one mixing nozzle (2) for depositing of the blended mass.