CHOCOLATE BASKET
You'll give a few fun new twists to "sweets for my sweet" when you weave this good-enough-to-eat basket. It's made from chocolate. In time for Valentine's Day, Crafting Traditions home economists quickly pulled together this container using easy-to-create chocolate "clay" that's completely edible. And not only is it a cinch to finish, it's long-lasting, too. You can store your basket safely in a sealed plastic bag for a month or more-if you can find a way to keep it away from nibblers! Crafterthoughts... You can embellish your basket even further by making a bit of extra "clay" from white chocolate, rolling out a length and forming it into a bow to attach to the basket. Here's another tasty idea-weave smaller baskets from thinner ropes to use as individual place markers for a party. Don't contain this kitchen craft only to February 14-it's a treat to make anytime of year.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h
Yield 1-1/4 cups.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Combine candy coating and corn syrup just until blended. Spread onto a sheet of waxed paper to 3/8-in. thickness (about an 8-in. square)., Let stand, uncovered, at room temperature for 2-3 hours or until dry to the touch. Wrap tightly with plastic wrap; let stand overnight. Use immediately or store up to 2 weeks., Building the Base, 1. Dip pretzels completely in melted chocolate candy coating or chocolate chips. Place on a wire rack and chill for 10 minutes. Reserve remaining chocolate. (Pretzels may be prepared a day ahead.) Be certain plastic cover is clean and dry. Place two dampened paper towels in the bottom of the bowl and position cover on the towels(to hold it in place). Place ends of the chocolate-coated pretzels around outer edge of cover, resting the other ends against the side of the bowl to form the supports for the basket sides (photo 1). Spoon or pour melted chocolate into cover (photo 1) until it is 1/8 in. from the top; reserve remaining chocolate. Be certain chocolate surrounds all pretzel sticks. Chill until chocolate is firm, about 30 minutes., Remove from the bowl. Carefully loosen the edges of the plastic, cover and remove. Set base on waxed paper., Make three ropes about 20 in. long; braid and set aside. Remelt, remaining chocolate and place a drop on the top of pretzels. Lay braided ropes on top (photo 3), blending the ends to create a finished edge. If pretzels break, "reglue" with melted chocolate; chill until set., Beginning to Weave , 2. Knead a 1-inch ball of Chocolate Clay until pliable but not soft and roll into 1/4-in.-thick ropes. Beginning on the inside of a pretzel, loosely weave rope around pretzels (photo 2)., Repeat, adding the next rope by overlapping slightly and pressing, ends together. Continue to weave between pretzels until the top of, the pretzels is reached, ending the last rope on the inside of a pretzel., Finishing the Basket, 3. Make three ropes about 20 in. long; braid and set aside. Remelt remaining chocolate and place a drop on the top of pretzels. Lay braided ropes on top (photo 3), blending the ends to create a finished edge. If pretzels break, "reglue" with melted chocolate; chill until set.
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Noobling
[email protected]I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my chocolate basket didn't turn out as expected. It was still tasty, but it didn't look as pretty as the one in the picture.
John Antonio Von Trapp
[email protected]This chocolate basket is a bit too sweet for my taste, but it's still a good recipe.
Amber Thomas
[email protected]I've made this chocolate basket several times and it's always a hit. It's the perfect dessert for any party or gathering.
Tarik Aziz
[email protected]This chocolate basket is the perfect gift for any chocolate lover.
Ambika Rai
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of chocolate, but I still enjoyed this chocolate basket. It was very well-made and the chocolate was high-quality.
Emmanuel Hezekiah
[email protected]This chocolate basket is a great way to use up leftover chocolate.
Bryan Morseman
[email protected]I made this chocolate basket for my girlfriend and she loved it! It was the perfect way to show her how much I care.
savatrie ponwasie
[email protected]The chocolate basket was a little too rich for my taste, but it was still good.
village life in Nepal
[email protected]I've made this chocolate basket several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's the perfect dessert for any chocolate lover.
Kashmir 2
[email protected]This chocolate basket is perfect for a special occasion. It's elegant and delicious.
Emerson Bolanos
[email protected]I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my chocolate basket didn't turn out as expected. It was still tasty, but it didn't look as pretty as the one in the picture.
Buhle Yvonne
[email protected]The chocolate basket was a bit too sweet for my taste, but overall it was a good recipe.
Kelly Long
[email protected]This recipe is so easy to follow, even for a beginner baker like me. The chocolate basket turned out beautifully and tasted delicious.
SALISU RABI'U MUHAMMAD
[email protected]I made this chocolate basket for a party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it.
Tshepang Rantsieng
[email protected]This chocolate basket recipe was a hit with my family! The chocolate was rich and creamy, and the basket was the perfect vessel for holding all the goodies. I added some fresh berries to the top for a pop of color and flavor.