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Why I love this recipe:
An Easy “Wow” Factor – chocolate shavings dress up any dessert and immediately make it look professional and elegant. It is sure to impress your guests! Even though chocolate curls look intimidating, they’re simple and anyone can make them.Delicious – No one is going to complain while eating a dessert topped with these beautiful and delicious chocolate decorations.
How to make Chocolate Curls:
Melt one cup of good quality chocolate. I use Ghirardelli baking chips, a some of a Trader Joes pound plus bar, or Baker’s chocolate, chopped. You can make your own double boiler to melt the chocolate (it’s very easy!), or follow my tips for melting chocolate in the microwave. Pour melted chocolate onto the back of a baking sheet and smooth it into a thin layer. I use an offset spatula to smooth the chocolate into as thin of a layer as I can. Place pan in the fridge for a 3-4 minutes to allow the chocolate to set up.
Form Curls: Remove chocolate from the fridge. Grab a metal spatula or scraper and hold it horizontally in front of the pan. Slide it at a 45 degree angle, scraping the chocolate up as you push the scraper forward. If the chocolate is set right it will begin to curl over itself as you push.
If the chocolate shreds into pieces instead of folding into a curl, it’s probably too cold, so allow it to come to room temperature for another 2-3 minutes.If the chocolate pulls up from the pan limp and wont curl, it is too soft, so return it to the fridge for 30 seconds to 1 minute to allow it to set up more.
*Be patient! It may take a little practice, and don’t forget that even imperfect looking ones are worth keeping because they’ll still add beautiful shape and texture piled high on your dessert. Also, a little melted chocolate goes a long way. so melt a more chocolate on the pan if you need to make more. Storing Instructions: Gently move chocolate curls to an airtight container or bag and refrigerate for several days, until ready to use.
Use Chocolate Curls On:
Chocolate Cream PieGrasshopper PieChocolate Mousse CheesecakeOreo CheesecakePeanut Butter PieCreamy Lemon Sugar Cookie CupsHershey’s Chocolate CakeChocolate Peanut Butter CakeDark Chocolate CakeChocolate Bundt CakeOreo CupcakesNothing Bundt CakeRed Velvet Bundt CakeIce Cream Cake
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