How to Make Chocolate Lace

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Cover a baking sheet or tray with a suitable surface.

   You could use any of the following surfaces: baking/parchment paper, wax paper, or plastic food wrap.
   
   Just be sure there are no creases or wrinkles in the surface.
   
   Alternatively, this can be done on a cold surface such as a granite or marble chopping board.
   
   A cold surface helps the chocolate to set quickly.
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   Step 2: Melt the chocolate.

   Ensure that the chocolate is tempered. , Move the piping tool up, down, diagonally and back and forth, to create a lattice or lace effect.
   
   When you become more adroit at doing this, you can make specific designs, such as shown in this image of webs.
   
   Designs could be butterflies, bows, candy shapes, etc. , The chocolate lace will set best at room temperature. , Add to the dessert or cake for decorative effect. ,
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   Step 3: Pipe the melted chocolate onto the surface in a lacy pattern.

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   Step 4: Leave aside to set.

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   Step 5: Crack the set chocolate lace into small pieces.

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   Step 6: Finished.

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