CHOCOLATE BOW
What a beautiful sight this is on top of your favorite cake! It takes some time to prepare but can be made a month in advance, then stored in an airtight container. -Debbie Gauthier, Timmins, Ontario
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 30m
Yield 1 chocolate bow for a 9-in. round or springform cake.
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Cut three 6-in. squares from freezer paper. Cut each square into six 1-in. strips. Set aside four strips. Place remaining strips shiny side up on a waxed paper-lined work surface., In a microwave, melt 1 cup vanilla chips and shortening; stir until smooth. Working quickly with a few strips at a time, spread chocolate beyond three sides of the strips onto the waxed paper, leaving 1/2 in. at one short end., Immediately peel each strip from work surface; place on clean waxed paper. Let strips dry just until barely set but still pliable, about 1 minute. (If chocolate strips become to stiff, warm in the microwave for a few seconds.), With paper side out, press ends of chocolate strips together. Stand strips on edges on a waxed paper-lined baking sheet. Chill until set, about 10 minutes. Carefully remove freezer paper., For ribbons, coat four reserved strips with chocolate; peel strips from work surface. On an inverted 9-in. x 1-1/2-in. round baking pan, place strips, chocolate side down at 90-degree angles to each other and drape 1-1/4 in. over side of pan. (If necessary, use a drop of chocolate under the bottom edge to hold in place. With a toothpick, press the strip onto the dab of chocolate.) Chill until set; remove freezer paper., Melt remaining chips in the microwave. Fill a plastic bag with melted chocolate; cut a small hole in the corner. Place marshmallow half, cut side down, in the center of a piece of waxed paper. Secure six chocolate loops around edge of marshmallow with melted chocolate; press ends down. Layer five more loops on top with ends touching. Secure with chocolate. Coat top of marshmallow with remaining chocolate; place remaining loops in center, pressing down. Let dry for 1 hour or overnight. Carefully peel waxed paper from bow. Place ribbons and bow on top of cake.
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Taveisha Wright
[email protected]I loved these chocolate bows! They were so easy to make and they looked so impressive. I will definitely be making them again.
Kim Caldwell
[email protected]These chocolate bows were delicious! The chocolate was rich and creamy, and the bows were the perfect size for a sweet treat.
Oscar Lozano
[email protected]I've made these chocolate bows several times now and they're always a hit. They're the perfect way to add a touch of elegance to any dessert.
Aziah Wilson hernandez
[email protected]These chocolate bows were a fun and easy treat to make. I used them to decorate a cake and they looked amazing.
Sumit Bishowkarma
[email protected]I thought these chocolate bows were really cute and creative. They were a bit time-consuming to make, but they were definitely worth the effort.
arasin said
[email protected]These chocolate bows were okay, but I've had better. The chocolate was a bit too sweet and the texture was a little grainy.
Michelle Espinoza
[email protected]I tried making these chocolate bows, but they didn't turn out well. The chocolate was too runny and the bows didn't hold their shape.
Luis Dante Ju√°rez Mejia
[email protected]I was disappointed with these chocolate bows. They were too sweet for my taste and the chocolate didn't taste very good.
rohini lata
[email protected]These chocolate bows were a little tricky to make, but they were worth the effort. They looked so beautiful and tasted even better.
Azizullah Paktiawal
[email protected]The chocolate bows turned out great! I used dark chocolate and they were nice and rich. I also added some chopped nuts for extra flavor.
Mahmud hasan munna
[email protected]I've made these chocolate bows several times now and they're always a hit. They're the perfect sweet treat for any occasion.
Virginia Waelder
[email protected]These chocolate bows were so easy to make and they looked so impressive! I brought them to a party and everyone loved them.
Victoria Bah
[email protected]Wow, this chocolate bow recipe was a total hit! The kids loved helping me make them, and they turned out so cute and delicious. We'll definitely be making these again soon.