How to Make Chocolate Curls
I’m making one of those fancy desserts this weekend that calls for something that looks impressive as well as tastes decadent. So being the chocoholic that I am, of course I’m going to use chocolate. And chocolate curls only look time consuming. They are really very simple to make.
There are two ways to make chocolate curls, both just as easy as the other. Use the best quality chocolate you can afford (I like to use semi-sweet blocks or squares of chocolate). In the first method, melt the chocolate either over a double boiler, stirring constantly, or in the microwave. Pour the melted chocolate onto a baking sheet, spreading it out evenly with a spatula. Refrigerate until set; this takes about 15 minutes. Then, with a spoon, slowly scrape a curl of chocolate along the pan towards you. You will be able to tell by the consistency of the curl whether or not you have refrigerated the pan long enough.
For the second method, you don’t have to melt the chocolate. Use a good, sharp vegetable peeler to slowly scrape curls of chocolate from the block. You can easily regulate the width of the curl by adjusting the peeler on the block.
With both of these methods you will find the chocolate curls are quite delicate. Don’t try to pick them up with your hands. Your best bet is to use toothpicks to transfer the curls to a baking sheet lined with wax paper. Keep them refrigerated until you are ready to decorate your dessert, and above all, resist the urge to snack on them until then!
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