Adding shaved chocolate to desserts is useful.It can be made from either milk or white chocolate.There are several ways to make shaved chocolate, for you to choose from.
Step 1: You can choose a peeler.
There are different sizes of peelers.
Step 2: You can choose chocolate at room temperature.
If you want to catch the shavings as they fall, place a sheet of parchment or a plate underneath.
Step 3: The chocolate bar needs to be held in one hand.
Hold it with one side facing upward, or with the other side flat.
Step 4: The peeler needs to be held in your other hand.
Press it down firmly on the side of the chocolate bar and drag the peeler along the edge.On the flat surface side, rub along the broad area of the chocolate bar.
Step 5: The shavings can be added to pastries, baked goods and puddings.
Step 6: The chocolate should be prepared first.
Take 1 to 1/2 ounces of chocolate and put it in a saucepan.Add a small amount of coconut oil or similar shortening.The saucepan should be placed over a low heat.Warm gently, stirring often until the shortening has melted.
Step 7: Place the sheet of paper under the dish.
Once you push them off, it should be longer at one end.
Step 8: The chocolate needs to be removed from the heat.
Spread it over the base of the dish.To spread it evenly, use a metal spatula or butter knife.Allow to set.
Step 9: Curls can be made with a metal spatula.
Hold it at a 45 degree angle and push the spatula edge into the chocolate sheet.The curls should be pushed onto the paper at one end.
Step 10: Pick up the shavings with a toothpick or skewer.
They won't be able to squash or melt from your body heat.
Step 11: Use as needed to decorate cakes.
Step 12: A bowl of chocolate is set over water.
Before using chocolate, it needs to be at room temperature.
Step 13: The melted chocolate should be removed.
Allow it to cool down.
Step 14: Oil should be spread lightly on the work surface.
Spread the melted chocolate out thinly with a metal spatula.It should be spread evenly across the whole surface.
Step 15: Let the chocolate cool down.
Hold a long and sharp knife upright, with your other hand, when it's about to set.
Step 16: Put the knife in a sawing motion.
Step 17: Remove the chocolate pieces from the baking paper.
Step 18: Pick out a sheet of paper.
The shredder can be placed over the top.
Step 19: A large bar of chocolate is needed.
Step 20: The chocolate should be against the grater's holes.
The chocolate pieces should be gathered on the paper at the base.Chocolate pieces are produced by large grater holes.Fine or powdery chocolate is produced by smaller grater holes.
Step 21: Continue until you have what you need.
Step 22: As needed, transfer the chocolate to the food items.