1Standard, straight vegetable peeler.Don't use a peeler with a guard.
Instructions
There are many ways to make chocolate curls. We think making chocolate curls with a vegetable peeler is the easiest. Using a candy bar is the simplest method with consistent results. Our family has been using this method for 50 years!
To make a curl, use a standard vegetable peeler on a large, room temperature milk chocolate bar (no nuts).
Gently peel strips off the bar, rotating as the chocolate warms in your hands. Try to dig into 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.
Chocolate Swirls
For swirls, peel the narrow edge of the chocolate bar.
Chocolate Twirls
Shaving the sharp edge of the chocolate bar will create twirls.
Chocolate Curls
For fat curls, shave the flat side of the chocolate bar with your peeler.
Chocolate Waves
Make "C" shaped waves with your cheese grater or using short strokes of your peeler.
Chocolate Shavings
Use a grater to shred the chocolate bar and make shavings galore to top a dessert!
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Notes
Start with a room temperature chocolate bar. It’s good to start with a room temperature chocolate bar. If it’s stored in the fridge, try microwaving for about 10 seconds before shaving chocolate. The softer bar allows you to dig into the bar and create defined curls.Chocolate curls are an elegant garnish for any dessert. They make beautiful cake decor. Try them atop cream pies, trifles, parfaits, tortes and hot chocolate.To shave chocolate there are a variety of methods. You can do it with a paring knife. Also, you can use a metal spatula to scrape melted chocolate that has hardened. We think the peeler on a chocolate bar is the easiest technique!How to store chocolate curls:Once you have enough curls, set them aside in the refrigerator to keep them firm. They’re quite delicate, and can break and melt easily. As a result, you don’t want to handle them until you’re ready to use them.Chocolate curls can be frozen for up to three months. Freeze them in an airtight freezer container, taking care to stack them gently in the container. Do NOT overfill the container, because the curls can break.