{"id":1341,"date":"2012-02-11T02:29:48","date_gmt":"2012-02-10T16:29:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/public_html\/?p=1341"},"modified":"2021-02-09T15:37:21","modified_gmt":"2021-02-09T04:37:21","slug":"chocolate-decorations-for-desserts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/public_html\/chocolate-decorations-for-desserts\/","title":{"rendered":"Chocolate decorations for desserts"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"comment-rating-field-pro-plugin\"><div class=\"rating-container crfp-group-1\"><span class=\"label\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/public_html\/chocolate-decorations-for-desserts\/#comments\">Rate it  <\/a><\/span>\n\t\t\t       \t\t<span class=\"rating-always-on\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"crfp-rating crfp-rating-5\" style=\"width:80px\"><a href=\"#comments\">5<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n<div align=center>\n<h3>Chocolate is so versatile it makes a great decoration for most plated desserts. \u00a0Here are just a few examples of what you can do.<\/h3>\n<p>Firstly make sure you are using<a title=\"How to temper chocolate in the microwave\" href=\"https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/public_html\/how-to-temper-chocolate-in-the-microwave\/\"> tempered chocolate<\/a> or your decorations will not set firm.<br \/>\n&nbsp;<br \/>\nVIDEO PART 1<\/p>\n<div class=\"videoWrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/bgqOn_mAwsY?rel=0\" width=\"550\" height=\"413\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<br \/>\n&nbsp;<br \/>\nVIDEO PART 2<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/h8q9dZWXCb4\" width=\"550\" height=\"413\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><br \/>\n&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Chocolate Curls <\/strong>(pictured below on <a title=\"Banoffee Pie (Caramel Banana Cream Pie) Recipe with home made banana ice cream\" href=\"https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/public_html\/banoffee-pie-caramel-banana-cream-pie-recipe-with-home-made-banana-ice-cream\/\">Banoffee Tart<\/a>)<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-1324\" title=\"how to temper chocolate at home\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/public_html\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/01\/IMG_3427-300x224.jpg\" alt=\"chocolate decorations fun with chocolate\" width=\"300\" height=\"224\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/01\/IMG_3427-300x224.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/01\/IMG_3427-1024x764.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/01\/IMG_3427-400x300.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Spread some chocolate onto overhead projector sheet, then roll the sheet and place in a glass or round object to hold the shape until set.<br \/>\n&nbsp;<br \/>\n&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Chocolate Shards <\/strong>(pictured below on top of<a title=\"Chocolate Pavlova easy dessert recipe\" href=\"https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/public_html\/chocolate-pavlova-easy-dessert-recipe\/\"> choc pavlova<\/a>)<\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-1321\" title=\"how to temper milk chocolate for desserts\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/public_html\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/01\/chocolate-pavalova-dessert-recipe-1a1-300x224.jpg\" alt=\"how to make chocolate shards decorations for desserts recipe\" width=\"300\" height=\"224\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/01\/chocolate-pavalova-dessert-recipe-1a1-300x224.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/01\/chocolate-pavalova-dessert-recipe-1a1-1024x764.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/01\/chocolate-pavalova-dessert-recipe-1a1-400x300.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>This one is the easiest of decorations and adds impressive height to desserts and cakes. \u00a0Place a sheet of alfoil over a chopping board or back of cooking tray. \u00a0Spread the melted choc over the alfoil then place in the freezer until set hard then snap into shards.<br \/>\n&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Chocolate Swirlies <\/strong>(on top of Carrot Cake with cream cheese frosting)<\/h3>\n<h2><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-1322\" title=\"how to make chocolate swirlies decorations\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/public_html\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/01\/zcarrot-cake-recipe-birthday-cake-chocolate-decorations-how-to-cook-that-ann-reardon-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"how to make chocolate decorations\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/01\/zcarrot-cake-recipe-birthday-cake-chocolate-decorations-how-to-cook-that-ann-reardon-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/01\/zcarrot-cake-recipe-birthday-cake-chocolate-decorations-how-to-cook-that-ann-reardon-300x400.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/01\/zcarrot-cake-recipe-birthday-cake-chocolate-decorations-how-to-cook-that-ann-reardon-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/01\/zcarrot-cake-recipe-birthday-cake-chocolate-decorations-how-to-cook-that-ann-reardon.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><\/h2>\n<p>Three dimensional swirls of chocolate can be made by piping melted chocolate into a glass of alcohol that had been sitting in the freezer for at least an hour. \u00a0I like to use marsala for making swirlies. \u00a0They look great on top of frosting on cupcakes.<br \/>\n&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Chocolate lolly Pops<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-1325\" title=\"chocolate lolly pops recipe\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/public_html\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/01\/IMG_3079-224x300.jpg\" alt=\"how to make chocolate decorations for desserts\" width=\"224\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/01\/IMG_3079-224x300.jpg 224w, https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/01\/IMG_3079-300x402.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/01\/IMG_3079-764x1024.jpg 764w, https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/01\/IMG_3079-800x1071.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/01\/IMG_3079-400x536.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/01\/IMG_3079.jpg 1936w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 224px) 100vw, 224px\" \/>Place lolly pop sticks on a tray lined with baking paper or tin foil. \u00a0Pipe circle swirls of chocolate over one end and sprinkle with hundreds and thousands.<br \/>\n&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Chocolate Sticks<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/public_html\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/01\/IMG_3749.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"224\" height=\"300\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-1323\" title=\"how to make chocolate decorations for desserts\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/public_html\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/01\/IMG_3749-224x300.jpg\" alt=\"&quot;how\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/01\/IMG_3749-224x300.jpg 224w, https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/01\/IMG_3749-300x402.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/01\/IMG_3749-764x1024.jpg 764w, https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/01\/IMG_3749-400x536.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/01\/IMG_3749.jpg 1936w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 224px) 100vw, 224px\" \/>Spread some chocolate at one end of baking paper then run through it with an icing comb. \u00a0For twisted sticks like these ones use overhead projector paper, roll and put in glass as for chocolate curls.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Below is a template for piped chocolate decorations. click on it to open in new window then select &#8216;file&#8217; &#8216;save as&#8217; to save it to your computer.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/public_html\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/02\/chocolate-decoration-template.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"aligncenter size-thumbnail wp-image-1729\" title=\"chocolate decoration template\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/public_html\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/02\/chocolate-decoration-template-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"&quot;template\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/02\/chocolate-decoration-template-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/02\/chocolate-decoration-template-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/02\/chocolate-decoration-template-200x200.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>This is the book that I used for the &#8216;texture mats&#8217; from: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/1591741947\/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=1591741947&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=howtocookthat-20\">Rubbings<\/a><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;\" src=\"http:\/\/www.assoc-amazon.com\/e\/ir?t=howtocookthat-20&amp;l=as2&amp;o=1&amp;a=1591741947\" alt=\"\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" border=\"0\" \/>, the mats are at the back of the book.<\/p>\n<p>You may also be interested in<br \/>\n* how to<a href=\"https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/public_html\/how-to-temper-chocolate-in-the-microwave\/\"> temper and chocolate and what chocolate to use for decorations<\/a><br \/>\n* How to make <a href=\"https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/public_html\/how-to-make-chocolate-bowls\/\">chocolate bowls<\/a><br \/>\n* How to make a<a href=\"https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/public_html\/how-to-make-a-chocolate-box\/\"> box out of chocolate<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/\", \n  \"@type\": \"Recipe\", \n  \"name\": \"Chocolate decorations for desserts\",\n  \"image\": \"https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/public_html\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/01\/IMG_3749-224x300.jpg\",\n  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