Chocolate Shavings for Garnish
Ingredients
Instructions
- 1
Shave chocolate into small pieces and dust with a knife until desired quantity achieved.
- 2
Place in measuring cup and add shortening.
- 3
Place measuring cup in about 1 inch deep warm (not hot) water.
- 4
Stir frequently with rubber spatula until smooth. Don't get water into chocolate.
- 5
Remove from saucepan and let cool slightly.
- 6
Pour onto back of baking pan (or pour into a glass baking dish) and quickly spread into thin layer, about 1/4 inch thick, with metal spatula.
- 7
Let stand in cool, dry place until firm. Some say don't chill it; others say chill for 30 minutes or until firm.
- 8
Use small straight-edge metal spatula to form curls, holding it at 45 degree angle, pushing firmly along baking pan.
- 9
Lift shavings with a long toothpick or chopstick.
💡 Cook's Notes
**To store ahead of time:** Line a sealable storage container with paper towels or wax or parchment paper, and place pieces separately on towel. Seal and let sit at room temperature. If too warm in kitchen, refrigerate.
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