Chocolate Garnish Finales

Your desserts will look like professional masterpieces after you take this class in making rich and fancy finishing touches.

By Canadian Living Cooks

Garnishing with chocolate curls is like waving a magic wand. Ho-hum homemade turns spectacular and professional. But the big question is still whether you can make your own.

The answer is a resounding yes, when using our tips:

Stir melting chocolate with a stainless steel spoon
Don't use a nonstick baking sheet
Use a toothpick or spatula to move curls; remelt scraps.
The big bonus: decorations keep in the refrigerator for weeks.

Make your own gorgeous chocolate garnishes with our step-by-step instructions below:

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