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    Home » Recipes » Cakes & Breads

    How to Make White Chocolate Shards

    Published: Nov 1, 2021 by Cara Lanz · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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    How to Make White Chocolate Shards

    White chocolate shards are an easy-to-make cake decoration that will make your desserts look like they were decorated by a professional. All you need is white chocolate, parchment paper, a microwave, and a freezer and you’re ready to create your 3-dimensional masterpiece!

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    Easy cake decoration. You don’t have to have any experience decorating cakes to make these easy cake decorations. All you need to do is spread melted chocolate on parchment paper, roll it up, freeze it, unroll it — and lovely chocolate shards are all yours. 

    Perfectly imperfect. You don’t have to worry about creating perfect shapes, the beauty of these shards is in their imperfection. And you can use that to your advantage to create cool, angular designs on your cakes. 

    One ingredient. White chocolate is the only ingredient you need to make chocolate shards. 

    Create a centerpiece. You can use these white chocolate shards to turn any cake, cheesecake, or cupcakes into a show stopping centerpiece. 

    Store-bought cake hack. You don’t even have to bake the dessert to zhuzh it up with some chocolate shards. You can instantly dress up any plain dessert from the store and give it your own special touch. 

    How to Make White Chocolate Shards

    In a microwave-safe dish or glass measuring cup with a handle, heat 1 cup of white chocolate chips on high for 30 seconds. Stir. Continue to heat in 15-second intervals or until the chocolate is completely melted and smooth. 

    Immediately pour the melted chocolate onto a piece of parchment paper. Spread the chocolate into a very thin layer. Very thin. 

    Place another piece of parchment on top of the chocolate and press down to release any air bubbles. 

    Carefully roll up the parchment into a one-inch roll, or as close as you can get to that. Place the roll in the freezer for at least an hour or the refrigerator for several hours. 

    Once the chocolate is firm, unroll the parchment paper. You can leave the shards in long strips or break them up into random pieces, like I’ve done here. 

    How to Make White Chocolate Shards
    How to Make White Chocolate Shards
    How to Make White Chocolate Shards
    How to Make White Chocolate Shards
    White Chocolate Cream Cheese Frosting

    Then use your imagination to decorate your cakes. You can: 

    • Randomly place them over your frosting
    • Lightly poke them into the cake to give height and dimension
    • Pile them high
    • Lay them all in the same direction for a uniform look
    • Line them up along the sides of a layer cake
    • Use for a garnish on top of dollops of whipped cream
    • … or whatever comes to mind!

    It is best to place the chocolate shards on a cake or cupcake before the frosting has set. Once the frosting has set, it will better hold the chocolate shards in place. 

    For the gingerbread bundt cake recipe pictured above, click here.

    How to Store Chocolate Shards

    You can store chocolate shards in the refrigerator sealed in an air-tight container on layers of waxed paper or parchment paper. 

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    White Chocolate Cream Cheese Frosting

    How to Make White Chocolate Shards

    Cara Lanz
    White chocolate shards are an easy-to-make cake decoration that will make your desserts look like they were decorated by a professional. All you need is white chocolate, parchment paper, a microwave, and a freezer and you’re ready to create your 3-dimensional masterpiece!
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    Prep Time 5 minutes mins
    Cooling Time 2 hours hrs
    Total Time 2 hours hrs 5 minutes mins
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Servings 12
    Calories 81 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 cup white chocolate chips
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    • In a microwave-safe dish or glass measuring cup with a handle, heat 1 cup of white chocolate chips on high for 30 seconds. Stir. Continue to heat in 15-second intervals or until the chocolate is completely melted and smooth.
    • Immediately pour the melted chocolate onto a piece of parchment paper. Spread the chocolate into a very thin layer. Very thin.
    • Place another piece of parchment on top of the chocolate and press down to release any air bubbles.
    • Carefully roll up the parchment into a one-inch roll, or as close as you can get to that. Place the roll in the freezer for at least an hour or the refrigerator for several hours.
    • Once the chocolate is firm, unroll the parchment paper. You can leave the shards in long strips or break them up into random pieces, like I’ve done here.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 81kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 1gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 3mgSodium: 14mgPotassium: 43mgFiber: 1gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg
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