Flake Chocolate Delight Bars (Printable)

Melted chocolate shaped into delicate flakes forming crumbly, melt-in-your-mouth bars.

# What You'll Need:

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01 - 8.8 oz high-quality milk chocolate (or dark chocolate as preferred)

# How to Make It:

01 - Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
02 - Break the chocolate into small pieces and place in a heatproof bowl.
03 - Melt the chocolate gently over a double boiler, stirring continuously until smooth.
04 - Remove the bowl from heat and allow the chocolate to cool for 5 to 7 minutes until slightly thickened but still spreadable.
05 - Pour the melted chocolate onto the prepared tray and spread it evenly into a thin layer approximately 0.08 to 0.12 inches thick using an offset spatula.
06 - Let the chocolate set until it loses its gloss but remains pliable, about 5 minutes at room temperature or 2 minutes refrigerated.
07 - Using a metal scraper or spatula, gently scrape the chocolate lengthwise to create delicate flakes or folds.
08 - Carefully lift and shape the flakes into bars or pile them for a rustic presentation.
09 - Allow the shaped flakes to set fully at room temperature.
10 - Store the finished flakes in an airtight container in a cool, dry place.

# Expert Hacks:

01 -
  • It transforms one ingredient into something that feels luxurious and handmade without any fussy technique.
  • The texture is pure theater—crispy edges that melt on your tongue in seconds.
  • You can make it in under 30 minutes and impress people who think you've spent all day in the kitchen.
02 -
  • Timing is everything—wait too long and the chocolate sets rigid and won't flake properly, rush it and you'll have a sticky mess that refuses to cooperate.
  • The texture of your finished chocolate depends entirely on that moment between spreadable and set, so trust your instincts and touch the surface gently to gauge readiness.
03 -
  • Use chocolate you actually love eating straight from the bar—the quality really matters here since there's nowhere for it to hide.
  • A metal scraper makes cleaner flakes than a rubber spatula, but if that's what you have, it'll still work with a slightly gentler touch.

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