Chocolate Leaves
Delicate chocolate leaves create a beautiful edible decoration with a subtle chocolate flavor, perfect for garnishing desserts or adding an elegant touch to special occasions.
Ingredients
- 12 camellia leaves or other rigid leaves 2 inches long
- 2 oz semi-sweet chocolate
- 1/4 tsp vegetable shortening ⓘ
Instructions
- Wipe leaves clean with a dry towel, avoiding water.
- In a double boiler over hot (not boiling) water, melt 2 ounces semi-sweet chocolate with 1/4 teaspoon vegetable shortening.
- Using the back of a teaspoon, coat the undersides of the leaves with chocolate, being careful not to coat the edges.
- Place the coated leaves on a tray in the refrigerator or freezer to harden.
- When ready to use, loosen the edges and gently peel the leaves away from the chocolate, starting at the stem end.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
225
kcal
11% DV
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).