I've seen/read about making edible leaves by painting chocolate onto leaves. So I figured I'd give it a shot. Looks like it turned out pretty good...
This was my first time trying this technique, and I have to say, it was easier and more successful than I even thought it would be. The moment you peel the leaf away from the chocolate is like magic!
All you need is:
* chocolate
* leaves (plastic or from an edible plant)
* cheapo paint brush
For chocolate you can use whatever block chocolate you want. I'd probably stay away from chocolate chips, due to the emulsifiers they use, they don't melt very easy. For decorating with chocolate I often use "melting wafers," or little buttons of chocolate, because they're cheap and you can buy them in a multitude of colors.
Alternatively, you can color white chocolate using chocolate coloring. But beware- regular food or icing coloring won't work b/c they're water-based (and water causes the chocolate to seize). You'll need chocolate coloring, which is oil-based to prevent the chocolate from seizing up.
To melt your chocolate just break it up (or toss a few wafers) in a little cup/bowl and warm in the microwave until just melted. Make sure not to burn the chocolate, so heat it at reduced power for short time-periods (30 seconds at first, less as you get close to the end.)
This is basically all you'll need to get started
Click "Read More" below for step-by-step directions.
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