TO MAKE CHOCOLATE CURLS
Steps:
- Rub the underside of a baking sheet with an oiled paper towel, then peel back one piece of paper to expose a square of gold leaf. Don't dally: It is whisper-thin, so it practically flies away if you breathe on it. Holding the rest of the book in your hand, invert the gold onto the oiled baking sheet and lift off the remaining piece of paper the gold leaf was sandwiched against. (Wrinkles are okay.) Repeat the process with eight more gold squares.
- Next, melt the chocolate and spread it over the gold leaf as thinly and evenly as possible with the offset spatula.
- Now comes the tricky part. The chocolate needs to set to the right consistency. If it isn't firm enough, it won't curl; if it's too firm, it will break into shards (which have their own beauty). Chill the chocolate for about seven minutes before trying a test curl. Brace the baking sheet against the kitchen wall and, holding the putty knife at an angle, scrape the chocolate (and gold leaf) away from you. If it curls, you've got it! The correct angle is really just a matter of feel.
- Carefully transfer the curls with the putty knife to a paper towel-padded box and keep them cold until you're ready to use them.
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Grace Wakio
grace_w20@yahoo.comThese chocolate curls are so easy to make. I can't believe I've never made them before.
Nusrath Mim
nusrath.m56@yahoo.comI love the way these chocolate curls look. They're so delicate and beautiful.
Alejandro Espiritu
e_alejandro@yahoo.comThese chocolate curls are the perfect way to add a touch of sweetness and elegance to any dessert.
BradyBurst
bradyburst@hotmail.comI'm so glad I found this recipe. I've been looking for a way to make chocolate curls for a long time.
Nitish Sharma
n.sharma39@aol.comThese chocolate curls are so versatile. I've used them to decorate cakes, cupcakes, cookies, and even ice cream. They always add a touch of elegance and sophistication.
Mansour Odeibat
o-mansour48@gmail.comI love how easy it is to make these chocolate curls. I always have them on hand for when I need a quick and easy way to decorate a dessert.
Chache Pavatea
c@hotmail.comThese chocolate curls are the perfect way to add a touch of elegance to any dessert. I've used them to decorate cakes, cupcakes, and even ice cream.
Michael Cappiello
cappiello83@gmail.comI'm not much of a baker, but I was able to make these chocolate curls without any problems. They look and taste great!
Perpetual Morgan
perpetual@gmail.comThese chocolate curls were a hit at my party! They were so easy to make and everyone loved them.
Capitle_Creed Capitle_Creed
ccapitle_creed24@hotmail.comYum! These chocolate curls are so easy to make and they taste delicious. I love that they can be used to decorate cakes, cupcakes, and other desserts.
SR Sakib
s.sr15@hotmail.frI've never made chocolate curls before, but this recipe made it so easy. They came out perfect and added a touch of elegance to my dessert.
Jisan Siddique
siddique@yahoo.comThese chocolate curls turned out beautifully! I used them to decorate a chocolate cake and they were the perfect finishing touch. Thanks for sharing this recipe!
Ifra Mansoor
i-m@yahoo.comAmazing! Chocolate curls are such an elegant and delicious addition to any dessert. This recipe was easy to follow and the results were stunning. I'll definitely be making these again and again.