CHOCOLATE LEAVES FOR PISTACHIO-CHOCOLATE BUCHE DE NOEL
We used lemon leaves -- which are smooth with well-defined veins -- to make our lifelike chocolate leaves; they can be purchased at many florists' shops (make sure the ones you buy were organically grown and are free of pesticides).
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes
Yield Makes 30
Number Of Ingredients 2
Steps:
- Gently clean the leaves with a damp paper towel. Let dry on a baking sheet.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper; set aside. Heat 4 ounces chocolate in a heatproof bowl set over a pan of simmering water until chocolate registers 118 degrees on a candy thermometer. Remove bowl from heat; add remaining 2 ounces chocolate, and stir with a rubber spatula (avoid using a wooden spoon which can impart other flavors) until chocolate cools to 84 degrees. Remove any unmelted pieces; discard, and return bowl to pan. Stir until chocolate reaches 88 degrees to 90 degrees.
- Using a pastry brush, paint veiny undersides of leaves generously with chocolate, covering entire surface. Place leaves, chocolate side up, on lined sheet; refrigerate until chocolate is firm, about 10 minutes.
- Starting from stem ends, carefully peel leaves from chocolate; discard the leaves. Transfer chocolate leaves to a parchment-lined baking sheet; refrigerate until ready to use.
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Palchhang Lama
[email protected]This cake looks so complicated, but I'm up for the challenge.
Douae Harrak
[email protected]I'm not sure I have the skills to make this cake, but I'm definitely going to try.
Marilyn Mosier
[email protected]This cake is so delicious and beautiful. I'm so glad I found this recipe.
Anafi Esther
[email protected]I made this cake for my husband's birthday and he loved it! He said it was the best cake he's ever had.
Karabo Phukubye
[email protected]This recipe is a work of art! I'm so impressed.
Boss Abel
[email protected]Wow, this recipe looks amazing! I'm definitely going to try it.
Bashisht Giri
[email protected]This cake is absolutely gorgeous! I can't wait to try it.
Fridah Namonje
[email protected]I'm not a baker, but this recipe was easy to follow and the cake turned out great. The chocolate leaves were a nice touch.
Ashton Booysen
[email protected]The chocolate leaves were a bit tricky to make, but they were worth the effort. The end result was a stunning and delicious cake that everyone loved.
Elijah Heflin
[email protected]This recipe was a hit at my holiday party! The chocolate leaves were so realistic and beautiful, and the pistachio filling was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.