makes
25
prep
10 minutes
cook
5 minutes
difficulty
Easy
makes
25
serves
preparation
10
minutes
cooking
5
minutes
difficulty
Easy
level
Ingredients
- high-percentage alcohol
- 100 g good-quality dark chocolate
Freezing time: 3-4 hours
Instructions
1. Fill a small airtight container with the highest percentage alcohol you have, place the lid on and store it in the freezer for at least 3-4 hours.
2. Melt the chocolate, or temper it if it contains cocoa butter. To temper the chocolate, heat it in a plastic bowl in the microwave for 30 seconds at a time until you have 50% liquid and 50% pieces of chocolate. Stir it vigorously without additional heat until all the chocolate has melted. If you have some resistant buttons, you can gently heat the chocolate with a hair dryer while stirring.
3. Place the chocolate in a ziplock bag and cut a small tip off the corner. Pipe the chocolate directly into the frozen alcohol to create individual chocolate spirals. Remove the curls one at a time and place them on absorbent paper to dry. Store in an airtight container for up to one week.
Cook's Notes
Oven temperatures are for conventional; if using fan-forced (convection), reduce the temperature by 20˚C. | We use Australian tablespoons and cups: 1 teaspoon equals 5 ml; 1 tablespoon equals 20 ml; 1 cup equals 250 ml. | All herbs are fresh (unless specified) and cups are lightly packed. | All vegetables are medium size and peeled, unless specified. | All eggs are 55-60 g, unless specified.
