Chocolate Leaves

These delicate chocolate leaves are a stunning addition to any cake, cupcake, or dessert platter. Using real, food-safe leaves like rose or lemon as molds, you create intricate, natural-looking decorations that impress guests. The semi-sweet chocolate hardens into a crisp, thin shell that captures the fine vein details of the leaf. They are surprisingly easy to make but add a professional, artisanal touch to your baking. Perfect for weddings, holidays, or special dinner parties where presentation matters. Store them in the refrigerator until ready to serve to maintain their shape.

Cooking Method: Boiling

Cuisine: Global

Courses: Desserts

Difficulty: Intermediate

Servings: 1

Calories: 200.8

Dietary: Gluten-free, Vegan, Vegetarian

Description

These delicate chocolate leaves are a stunning addition to any cake, cupcake, or dessert platter. Using real, food-safe leaves like rose or lemon as molds, you create intricate, natural-looking decorations that impress guests. The semi-sweet chocolate hardens into a crisp, thin shell that captures the fine vein details of the leaf. They are surprisingly easy to make but add a professional, artisanal touch to your baking. Perfect for weddings, holidays, or special dinner parties where presentation matters. Store them in the refrigerator until ready to serve to maintain their shape.

Ingredients

2/3 cup HERSHEY'S Chocolate Chips

Directions

1
Select non-toxic, food-safe leaves such as rose or lemon leaves.
2
Thoroughly wash the leaves with water and pat them completely dry with a paper towel.
3
Set up a double boiler by placing a heatproof bowl over a pot of simmering (not boiling) water.
4
Add the chocolate chips to the top bowl and melt, stirring gently until smooth.
5
Using a small soft-bristled pastry brush, apply a thin layer of melted chocolate to the top side of each leaf.
6
Ensure the coating is even but thin, avoiding the underside to make removal easier later.
7
Place the coated leaves on a wax paper-covered baking sheet.
8
Refrigerate for 15-20 minutes until the chocolate is completely firm and set.
9
Gently peel the leaves away from the hardened chocolate shells.
10
Store the chocolate leaves in a covered container in the refrigerator until ready to use.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 1

Amount Per Serving
Calories 200.8kcal

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 10.0g16%
Saturated Fat 5.6g28%
Cholesterol 3.6mg2%
Sodium 9.6mg1%
Total Carbohydrate 24.0g8%
Dietary Fiber 2.0g8%
Sugars 21.6g
Protein 2.0g4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: chocolate, leaves, decorations, edible, cake, dessert, garnish, semi-sweet, rose, lemon, mold, pastry, vegan, easy, homemade

Read it online: https://www.chefs-mate.com/recipe/chocolate-leaves/