Arctic Tundra White Chocolate (Print Version)

Crisp white chocolate sheets paired with savory parmesan shards on a chilled wooden board.

# What You'll Need:

→ White Chocolate Ice Sheets

01 - 8.8 oz high-quality white chocolate
02 - 1 tsp coconut oil (optional, for extra sheen)

→ Parmesan Shards

03 - 2.1 oz Parmigiano-Reggiano, block (not pre-grated)

→ Garnish & Serving

04 - Flaky sea salt, to taste
05 - Light wood serving board or platter

# How To Make It:

01 - Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Gently melt white chocolate with coconut oil, if using, over a double boiler or in short microwave bursts, stirring until smooth.
02 - Pour melted chocolate onto prepared parchment and spread thinly and evenly to about 2 mm thickness using an offset spatula. Refrigerate for 20 minutes until fully set.
03 - Use a vegetable peeler or sharp knife to create thin shards from the parmesan block. Set aside.
04 - Once chilled, carefully break the white chocolate into large, irregular ice-like pieces.
05 - Arrange white chocolate pieces on a chilled light wood serving board. Scatter parmesan shards over and around the chocolate. Finish with a sprinkle of flaky sea salt.
06 - Present promptly to preserve visual contrast and texture.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It looks like edible art but requires almost no skill, just confidence and a good spatula.
  • The savory-sweet tension keeps people guessing what they're eating, which is half the fun.
02 -
  • White chocolate can seize if it gets even slightly too hot or comes into contact with water, so be patient with gentle heat and keep everything dry.
  • Chilling the serving board makes a real difference; it slows how quickly the chocolate softens and maintains that dramatic temperature contrast that makes people's eyes light up.
03 -
  • Use a vegetable peeler on your parmesan block for the most consistent, elegant shards; a knife works but requires more confidence.
  • Pre-chill your wooden board in the freezer for 10 minutes before plating; it keeps the chocolate stable and looks intentional when frost beads form on the wood.
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