Chocolate Shavings

That Sunday Morning Bake Show - Chocolate Shavings Recipe

Chocolate Shavings

Thin sheets of melted dark chocolate, chopped into crisp, crackly shavings — the ultimate add-in for churned ice cream.
These aren’t just chocolate chips tossed into your churn. This is a crackly chocolate layer that’s been melted, spread thin, frozen fast, and chopped into little flakes that snap and melt in your mouth. No tempering, no fuss — just perfect texture that stays soft enough in frozen desserts. Use them in churned ice cream, layered into scoops, or as a bold topping for sundaes and cones.
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Chill Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 1 cup chopped chocolate
Calories: 917kcal

Equipment

  • Heatproof mixing bowl
  • Small saucepan
  • Spatula
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Sharp knife
  • Airtight container

Ingredients

  • 180 g chocolate chips or baking chocolate
  • 1/2 tsp refined coconut oil

Instructions

  • Set up a double boiler: place a heatproof bowl over a pot of gently simmering water (the bottom of the bowl should not touch the water).
  • Add chocolate and coconut oil to the bowl.
  • Stir constantly until fully melted and glossy. Remove from heat.
  • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Pour melted chocolate onto the sheet and spread it very thinly with an offset spatula or back of a spoon — aim for credit card thickness.
  • Freeze for 10–15 minutes, or until fully hardened.
  • Once hardened, chop chocolate into small shards or shavings with a sharp knife.
  • Use immediately or store in an airtight container in the freezer until ready to mix into or layer over ice cream.

Notes

  • Coconut oil keeps the chocolate from turning rock-hard in frozen desserts — but skip it if you prefer a firmer texture.
  • For even thinner chocolate, warm your spatula and spread quickly.
  • Store shavings flat in parchment layers to prevent clumping.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cup | Calories: 917kcal | Carbohydrates: 116g | Fat: 53g | Saturated Fat: 34g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.03g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Potassium: 514mg | Sugar: 103g | Calcium: 129mg
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