Chocolate Shell
A melting Chocolate Shell is a chocolate coating that hardens when it comes into contact with cold or frozen surfaces, resulting in a crisp outer shell! It is a classic and enjoyable method to enhance various desserts, including ice cream bars or cones, cake decorations, mousses, and chocolate-covered fruits and snacks.
Place <quantity>230<unit>g</unit></quantity> dark couverture chocolate in a bowl that will fit over a pot
Add <quantity>100<unit>g</unit></quantity> cocoa butter to the bowl
Place the bowl over the pot with water in it to make a double boiler. Make sure the bottom of the bowl does not touch the water
Bring the water to a simmer over very low heat
Melt the chocolate and cocoa butter very gently while stirring constantly with a rubber spatula. Scape sown the sides periodically
The chocolate shell is ready when all ingredients have melted and it is silky smooth
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