How to make Shaved Chocolate Curls! (Easy Trick)

You know those gorgeous shaved chocolate curls on top of your favorite desserts and chocolate drinks? Once you know How to Make Shaved Chocolate Curls you won’t believe how EASY they are to make!

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How to make Shaved Chocolate Curls

So are you wondering… how do you make shaved chocolate curls?

You won’t believe how easy this trick is for How to Make Shaved Chocolate Curls!

Gracie writes: "Super easy way to create good curls!! Will definitely do again!"

Pretty, delicate little chocolate curls are so ridiculously easy to make, and make a gorgeous, elegant garnish!

They’re the perfect way to top any frosted cakes and cupcakes, or even sprinkle on top of the whip cream on your Homemade Hot Chocolate!

Talk about a simple way to fancy up things, right?

Not only are they gorgeous, but they also add a little extra sweet chocolate texture to your treats.

And you can never have too much chocolate, right? I knew you’d agree!

So what are you waiting for?

Are you ready to learn another simple little trick that will make you look like a superstar?

Here’s the best way to make shaved chocolate curls…

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What You’ll Need to Make Shaved Chocolate Curls

Here’s what you’ll need to make your chocolate curls…

Hershey’s Milk Chocolate Bar
Vegetable Peeler

Best Way to Make Shaved Chocolate

You won’t believe how easy it is to make shaved chocolate curls!

Here’s what you’ll do…

1. Make sure your chocolate bar isn’t too cold. Room temperature chocolate shaves best, but colder chocolate is a bit tougher to work with.

2. Now unwrap your candy bar, and let’s get started!

3. Over a small dish, carefully ‘peel’ the edge of the chocolate bar in long smooth strokes, using a vegetable peeler.

4. Peels of beautiful chocolate will begin to form and drop! Aren’t they pretty?

5. Store your cute little Chocolate Curls in an airtight container on the counter at room temperature or in the refrigerator until ready to use.

6. When you’re ready to garnish your cake, cupcake, cocoa, or other fun treat… carefully sprinkle your curls and ENJOY!

See… I told you this was going to be easy!!

Shaved Chocolate Curls Tips for Success

Keep in mind that the temperature of your chocolate will affect how your curls turn out.

I like to use room temperature chocolate… not too cold, and not too warm.

Colder chocolate may be a bit more brittle, while warmer chocolate will be too soft.

Room temperature chocolate will make the prettiest curls.

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