Ugly Chocolates.
You know how Starbucks' Ugly Currypuff looks like so this is my version of Ugly Chocs. Of course it wasn't at all intentional. Went to the market this morning and bought a ice cube box on impulse and decided to use it as a mould for customised chocolates. It's uber easy! I think it's one of the best things to do/eat to awaken the soul.
-Melt the baking choc (I use Phoon Huat's couveture chocolate droplets of more than 70% cocoa) in a double boil plus a few droplets of Peppermint Chocolate Baileys or any alcohol you have at hand that you think mixes well with chocs. (Rum, Brandy...to name a few)
* Put the Baileys in before you turn on the heat. I learnt it the hard way yesterday. Any change in temperature in melting chocolate will cause the chocolate consistency to be terribly lumpy.
-Taste the chocolate to see if it's sweet enough. If not, add powdered/icing sugar and mix with a spoon.
-Turn the fire off.
-Add slivers of almonds or whole roasted almonds into the chocolate or coat fruits. Red seedless grapes, blueberries, strawberries and cherries are superb.
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