July 2, 2011
Chocolate shavings add an elegant, decadent touch to cakes and pies. The thin ribbons of chocolate give gourmet flair to store-bought pastries, a clever trick for non-bakers. Chocolate shavings can also garnish homemade confections, giving the appearance of labor-intensive embellishment that really takes only seconds. Practical and inexpensive, chocolate shavings are the perfect finishing touch to any dessert.
Things You'll Need
- 1 bar good quality chocolate
- Vegetable peeler or melon baller
Choose the variety of chocolate you want to use, or combine several types. Dark, milk or white chocolates accent desserts with different flavor notes and colors.
Step 2
Bring the chocolate to just colder than room temperature by placing it in the freezer for a few minutes.
Step 3
Use a vegetable peeler to shave along the side of the bar, as if you were peeling a carrot. This will make short, rustic shavings. You can also use a melon baller to shave along the side of the bar to produce curved ribbons.
Step 4
Top the cake immediately with the shavings, or store in a zip storage bag in the refrigerator until ready to use.
References
“Los Angeles Times”; L.A. Times Test Kitchen Tips: Chocolate Shavings; Noelle Carter; July 2011
Williams-Sonoma: Making Chocolate Curls and Shavings
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