Chocolate Roses
Description
This American beverage features Chocolate (chopped chunks. It delivers sweet, indulgent flavor. A reliable recipe that works well for everyday cooking. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.Ingredients
Directions
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Or chips) 1/3 c Light corn syrup Chocolate modeling clay is made by combining melted chocolate and light corn syrup.
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American pastry chefs invented the recipe and have been using this delicious edible clay to
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make garnishes and unique decorations.
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Here is their secret!
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Melt he chocolate in a microwave for 1 minute.
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Stir.
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If chocolate is not completely melted, return to the microwave for 30 seconds at a time and
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stir until smooth.
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If you don't have a microwave,
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place the chocolate in the top of a double broiler over hot water and
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stir until melted.
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When the chocolate is melted, add the corn syrup and blend.
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Pour the mixture onto a waxed paper sheet.
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Spread the chocolate with your fingers until it's about 1/2 inch thick.
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Cover loosely with waxed paper and let it stiffen for at least a couple hours or overnight.
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The chocolate will become very pliable.
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Making a Chocolate Rose: Have the kids roll 10 marble-sized balls out of the chocolate clay.
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Place the balls on a waxed paper sheet, about 1 inch apart.
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Place another waxed paper sheet on top.
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Big or little thumbs can press each marble into a flat disk (about the size of a quarter).
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Use some pressure!
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form the rose:
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Remove 1 disk and curl it into a "teepee"
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shape , narrow at the top and wider at the bottom.
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Wrap the next disk around the opening of the teepee and the third disk at the back of the teepee.
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This is the rose bud.
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Continue adding disks which will look like petals.
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Continue to layer them to create a rose in bloom.
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Roses can be used as edible decorations for a cake or to create a basketful of blooms.
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They will harden after a few days and can be saved by storing in a cool, dry place.
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Since this recipe is the consistency of modeling clay, you can mold any shape you want.
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Important note: Adult supervision and participation is required for this activity
Nutrition Facts
Servings 1
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 1365.0kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 75.0g116%
- Saturated Fat 45.0g225%
- Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
- Sodium 60.0mg3%
- Total Carbohydrate 147.5g50%
- Dietary Fiber 27.5g111%
- Sugars 115.0g
- Protein 12.5g25%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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