Chocolate Chestnut

1

Cut the wax paper into circles large enough to cover a turned-over serving cup

Cover it with a circle of wax paper and place another serving cup on top to give it a chestnut shape

2

Remove the wax paper and open it up on your work surface

Spread the chocolate evenly using the back of a spoon

3

Place the chocolate disk onto a turned-over serving cup, giving it a basket shape

Repeat the process with the remaining serving cups

Let it sit in the refrigerator for approximately 15 minutes or until firm

4

Gently remove the wax paper and let it rest for an hour

Serving suggestion: Serve with ice cream

Melt the chocolate

In a double boiler

Scrape off the desired amount of chocolate with a knife

Try to keep your hands as far away from the chocolate as possible

Place the chocolate into a fine aluminum bowl or serving cup and set it over a pot of cold water

Heat it low

Stir the chocolate with a spatula until it melts evenly

Be careful not to splash water onto the chocolate

Don't let the water boil

If the chocolate still hasn't melted completely, turn off the heat and stir until smooth

Immediately pour it onto a clean, dry surface or a large rectangular serving dish (wipe down before using)

With a spatula, stir the chocolate until it feels cold when you touch it slightly with your lips

In the microwave

Scrape the chocolate well and place it in the microwave for three minutes at medium power

Remove and stir until melted and smooth

Pour onto a clean, dry surface or a large rectangular serving dish (wipe down before using)

With a spatula, stir the chocolate until it feels cold when you touch it slightly with your lips.