Callebaut Dark Chocolate Curved Shavings 2.5kg

Dark Chocolate Shavings

Callebaut Dark Chocolate Curved Shavings 2.5kg offer a simple way to add refined dark chocolate detail to desserts, bakes and plated dishes. Made from well tempered Belgian dark chocolate, the shavings have a gentle curl and a smooth, consistent texture that works well both as a decoration and as a flavour component. Their rich cocoa taste carries a pleasant bitterness and depth that pairs naturally with cream, caramel, coffee and fruit based desserts.

These dark chocolate shavings are ideal for pastry chefs, home bakers and anyone looking for ready made chocolate finishing touches without the time and skill required to temper and shape chocolate by hand. Use them straight from the bag to garnish cakes, gateaux and tarts, or sprinkle over ice cream and sundaes for a professional look. Because they are generously sized but delicate in appearance, they bring visual interest and chocolate richness to everything from celebration cakes to everyday sweet treats.

Callebaut Dark Chocolate Curved Shavings are also useful in high volume kitchens and cafés where consistency matters. They store easily, maintain form when plated, and allow you to keep presentation standards high with minimal effort.

Key Features:

• Made with premium Callebaut Belgian dark chocolate.
• Generous 2.5kg pack for frequent use.
• Curved shaving shape for elegant presentation.
• Rich cocoa flavour with balanced bitterness.
• Convenient ready to use chocolate decoration.

Recipe Inspiration:

• Chocolate and Raspberry Trifle: Scatter dark chocolate shavings over layers of sponge, custard and raspberries to add texture and a deep chocolate note.
• Iced Mocha Dessert Cups: Top coffee flavoured cream with generous shavings for an indulgent finish that complements the mocha flavour.
• Salted Caramel Tart: Sprinkle shavings over a glazed salted caramel tart to introduce a contrasting bitter cocoa touch.
• Chocolate Gelato Sundae: Pile shavings over scoops of gelato with warm sauce and toasted nuts for an effortless café style dessert.

How do you use curved chocolate shavings on cakes?

Curved chocolate shavings can be pressed gently into buttercream or ganache icing on cakes. Their curled shape helps them stick and creates a refined, layered chocolate finish with depth and visual appeal.

Can chocolate shavings be melted if needed?

Yes, these shavings can be melted down for use in sauces or batters. Because they are high quality dark chocolate, they melt smoothly when heated gently, making them versatile for both decoration and small cooking applications.

Do chocolate decorations affect the texture of desserts?

Chocolate decorations like curved shavings add contrast to softer elements such as mousses, ice cream and custard, introducing a light crispness and additional cocoa flavour that enhances the overall dessert experience.

Ingredients:

Sugar 49.5%; cocoa mass 43.0%; cocoa butter 7.0%; emulsifier: soya lecithin <1%; natural vanilla flavouring <1%.

Allergens highlighted in BOLD.

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