One of the best tricks that I learned during my day as a chocolatier at
Kakao Chocolate was how to make these chocolate leaves in just thirty seconds.
Start by pouring a long blob of
tempered chocolate onto parchment paper.
Use a very well cleaned hair comb or a
special cake decorating comb to drag lines on both sides of the chocolate. I tried this at home with a fork and it didn't work as well since the tines are too close together.
Finger paint the outline of the leaf.
Fold the parchment paper up a little to create a slight curve in the leaf.
Cool in the refrigerator, peel the chocolate leaf off the parchment paper, eat, or use to decorate!
Heh, when I saw the photos with the specialist gloves and comb, I thought that this would be one for the pros. But wow, so simple to do, and such a pretty effect. I bet the texture feels great in the mouth too, rather than the standard block chocolate.
ReplyDeleteMight be a good idea to use several of these leaves to surround a nest of easter eggs for the forthcoming festivities :)
I love this post.... did something like it for my Valentines day cake!
ReplyDeleteWhat a super idea!!! I hope you don't mind if I borrow it in the future. Naturally I will send everyone to you to read the tutorial. Love it!!
ReplyDeleteOf course I don't mind - use and enjoy!
DeleteWow! Thanks for sharing that. Can't wait to try it.
DeleteGenius!
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They look so good! I reckon I could eat about 100 of them.
ReplyDeleteThis kind of makes me miss when I used to temper chocolate. It's been years, but I remember I always used valrhona dark and I had sooooo much fun making little decorations. Aaaahhhh... mem'ries..
ReplyDeleteThat is very good comment you shared.Thank you so much that for you shared those things with us.Im wishing you to carry on with ur achivments.All the best
ReplyDeleteBrilliant idea.
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