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    Home » All Desserts » How to Make Chocolate Curls

    How to Make Chocolate Curls

    Published: Dec 25, 2019 · Modified: Jan 17, 2022 by In Fine Taste · This post may contain affiliate links

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    Hershey bar with chocolate curls

    Curling the chocolate

    Chocolate curls can add so much to a dessert. You can turn ordinary desserts into show-stoppers just using a vegetable peeler. And they're so much fun to make! Here we'll show you the simple technique to make chocolate curls.

    plate of chocolate curls with vegetable peeler

    To make a curl, use a standard vegetable peeler on a large, room temperature Hershey’s Milk Chocolate bar (no nuts). Gently peel strips off the bar, rotating as the chocolate warms in your hands. Try to dig in to the bar a little and get a grip on the chocolate. If you have cold hands, or you can't shave curls off the bar, consider placing the chocolate bar in the microwave for 10 seconds ONLY.

    Be creative!

    Get creative -- see how long you can make a curl before it breaks off. It's fun to experiment with different sized curls. You can make thin curls, wide curls, spiral curls, "C" shaped curls, and tiny shavings. Note all the different shapes and sizes of curls on the Chocolate Meringue Torte below A variety of curls really adds to your presentation! Once you have enough curls, set them aside in the refrigerator to keep them firm. They’re quite delicate, so you don’t want to handle them until you’re ready to use them.

    pulling out a slice of chocolate torte covered with chocolate curls

    Look like a pro!

    For a dessert that's covered in chocolate curls like the chocolate meringue torte above, or the chocolate cake below, you'll probably use an entire large Hershey's chocolate bar. For smaller jobs, a regular bar will do. The simple addition of chocolate curls can elevate your dessert into something special with professional flair.

    Enjoy!

    Dianna

    top of chocolate cake covered with chocolate curls

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    Hershey bar with chocolate curls

    How to Make Chocolate Curls

    Instructions to make elegant chocolate curls in just a few minutes using a vegetable peeler.
    4.2 from 10 votes
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    Course: Cooking Tips and Tricks
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Total Time: 5 minutes
    Servings: 8
    Calories: 75kcal
    Author: Dianna--In Fine Taste

    Ingredients

    • 1 Large Hershey Bar
    • You need a good vegetable peeler.
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    Instructions

    • Unwrap your large Hershey bar.
    • To make a curl, use a standard vegetable peeler on a large, room temperature Hershey’s Milk Chocolate bar (no nuts).
    • Gently peel strips off the bar, rotating the bar as the chocolate warms in your hands. Try to dig in to the bar a little and get a grip on the chocolate.
    • If you have cold hands, or you can't shave curls off the bar, consider placing the chocolate bar in the microwave for 10 seconds.
    • Peel chocolate shavings and curls onto a flat plate or cookie sheet so they can spread out. They are very delicate so try not to handle until ready to use. Store in refrigerator or freezer to make them firm before placing on dessert.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 75kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 10mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Calcium: 1mg | Iron: 1mg
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    1. Cindy

      October 21, 2021 at 7:35 am

      5 stars
      This really adds a whole new level to the cake presentation, and it's not even time consuming. Thanks!

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