CHOCOLATE BASKET
You'll give a few fun new twists to "sweets for my sweet" when you weave this good-enough-to-eat basket. It's made from chocolate. In time for Valentine's Day, Crafting Traditions home economists quickly pulled together this container using easy-to-create chocolate "clay" that's completely edible. And not only is it a cinch to finish, it's long-lasting, too. You can store your basket safely in a sealed plastic bag for a month or more-if you can find a way to keep it away from nibblers! Crafterthoughts... You can embellish your basket even further by making a bit of extra "clay" from white chocolate, rolling out a length and forming it into a bow to attach to the basket. Here's another tasty idea-weave smaller baskets from thinner ropes to use as individual place markers for a party. Don't contain this kitchen craft only to February 14-it's a treat to make anytime of year.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h
Yield 1-1/4 cups.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Combine candy coating and corn syrup just until blended. Spread onto a sheet of waxed paper to 3/8-in. thickness (about an 8-in. square)., Let stand, uncovered, at room temperature for 2-3 hours or until dry to the touch. Wrap tightly with plastic wrap; let stand overnight. Use immediately or store up to 2 weeks., Building the Base, 1. Dip pretzels completely in melted chocolate candy coating or chocolate chips. Place on a wire rack and chill for 10 minutes. Reserve remaining chocolate. (Pretzels may be prepared a day ahead.) Be certain plastic cover is clean and dry. Place two dampened paper towels in the bottom of the bowl and position cover on the towels(to hold it in place). Place ends of the chocolate-coated pretzels around outer edge of cover, resting the other ends against the side of the bowl to form the supports for the basket sides (photo 1). Spoon or pour melted chocolate into cover (photo 1) until it is 1/8 in. from the top; reserve remaining chocolate. Be certain chocolate surrounds all pretzel sticks. Chill until chocolate is firm, about 30 minutes., Remove from the bowl. Carefully loosen the edges of the plastic, cover and remove. Set base on waxed paper., Make three ropes about 20 in. long; braid and set aside. Remelt, remaining chocolate and place a drop on the top of pretzels. Lay braided ropes on top (photo 3), blending the ends to create a finished edge. If pretzels break, "reglue" with melted chocolate; chill until set., Beginning to Weave , 2. Knead a 1-inch ball of Chocolate Clay until pliable but not soft and roll into 1/4-in.-thick ropes. Beginning on the inside of a pretzel, loosely weave rope around pretzels (photo 2)., Repeat, adding the next rope by overlapping slightly and pressing, ends together. Continue to weave between pretzels until the top of, the pretzels is reached, ending the last rope on the inside of a pretzel., Finishing the Basket, 3. Make three ropes about 20 in. long; braid and set aside. Remelt remaining chocolate and place a drop on the top of pretzels. Lay braided ropes on top (photo 3), blending the ends to create a finished edge. If pretzels break, "reglue" with melted chocolate; chill until set.
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Lisa Fields
[email protected]This chocolate basket is a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still good. The chocolate was rich and creamy, and the basket was the perfect touch. I would recommend this recipe to anyone who loves chocolate.
Boby Akter
[email protected]I've made this chocolate basket several times now and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it always comes out perfect. The chocolate is rich and creamy, and the basket is the perfect touch. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone l
Eniola Gold
[email protected]This chocolate basket is the perfect dessert for any occasion. It's easy to make, looks impressive, and tastes delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a special dessert.
Nickolaus Brown
[email protected]I made this chocolate basket for my wife's birthday and she loved it! It was so easy to make and it looked so impressive. The chocolate was rich and decadent, and the basket was the perfect touch. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone lo
Badua Charles
[email protected]This chocolate basket is the perfect dessert for any occasion. It's easy to make, looks impressive, and tastes delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a special dessert.
Laverda C.
[email protected]I've made this chocolate basket several times now and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it always comes out perfect. The chocolate is rich and creamy, and the basket is the perfect touch. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone l
Hani Moagi
[email protected]This chocolate basket was a bit more challenging to make than I expected, but it was definitely worth it. The chocolate was rich and creamy, and the basket was the perfect touch. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who is looking for a
JEAN PHILIPPE M
[email protected]I made this chocolate basket for my daughter's birthday and it was a huge success! She loved it and all of her friends were asking for the recipe. The chocolate was rich and creamy, and the basket was the perfect touch. I would definitely recommend t
Vybz Katel
[email protected]This chocolate basket was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still good. The chocolate was rich and creamy, and the basket was the perfect touch. I would recommend this recipe to anyone who loves chocolate.
Mrjunaid Malik
[email protected]I've made this chocolate basket several times now and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it always comes out perfect. The chocolate is rich and creamy, and the basket is the perfect touch. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone l
Mahin Tanjim
[email protected]This chocolate basket is the perfect dessert for any occasion. It's easy to make, looks impressive, and tastes delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a special dessert.
Wenzi Xola
[email protected]I made this chocolate basket for my wife's birthday and she loved it! It was so easy to make and it looked so impressive. The chocolate was rich and decadent, and the basket was the perfect touch. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone lo
Oluwa Last pikin
[email protected]This chocolate basket was a bit more challenging to make than I expected, but it was definitely worth it. The chocolate was rich and creamy, and the basket was the perfect touch. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who is looking for a
Samuel Oj
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of chocolate, but I have to say that this chocolate basket was delicious! The chocolate was rich and decadent, but not too sweet. The basket was also a nice touch. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone, even if you're
rayanforlife
[email protected]This chocolate basket was everything I was hoping for and more! The chocolate was rich and creamy, and the basket was the perfect vessel for holding it all together. I will definitely be making this again for my next party.
Lemi Momaye
[email protected]I made this chocolate basket for my son's birthday party and it was a huge success! The kids loved it and it was so easy to make. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a fun and easy dessert.
Hawa Jabbar
[email protected]OMG! This chocolate basket was a hit at my party! It was so easy to make and everyone loved it. The chocolate was rich and decadent, and the basket was the perfect touch. I will definitely be making this again!