Directions:

Preheat oven to 350º

For Chocolate Curls:

The hardware you will need for Chocolate Curls is: a double boiler, a flexible putty knife, a long off-set metal spatula and a baking or cookie sheet. Of course, you will also want some really excellent organic chocolate, like Green & Blacks, Newman’s Own, Dagoba or whatever your favorite might be. Be aware that some chocolate candy companies add bits and pieces of fruit and nuts to their candy bars which would definitely change the look of your Chocolate Curls and may not work well at all.

Melt Organic Bitter Sweet or Extra Dark Chocolate in the top of a double boiler, stirring constantly. Spread on the baking sheet as quickly and evenly as possible. Allow to cool for about 6 – 7 minutes.

The chocolate needs to set-up to the right consistency before you begin to try to curl it. If it is too cold and firm it will shatter into shards; however, if it hasn’t set up properly yet it simply will not curl. The angle to hold the putty knife at to achieve a perfect curl is somewhere between 33º and 45º though it seems to be a matter of personal preference.

To put the finishing touches on this eggless chocolate cheesecake recipe, top with Chocolate Curls just before serving. Enjoy!