Chocolate Curls

Aug 12, 2026 · By VanillaGoods

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A chocolate curls to serve with slices of pie. Makes enough to top one 9-inch pie.

Prep 5 min

Cook 3 min

Cool 30 min

Total 38 min

Servings 8

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Ingredients

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servings

4.0 oz (113.0 g)dark chocolate, bar, chopped
1.0 tbspcocoa butter, or 1 teaspoon neutral oil

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Instructions

Melt the chocolate and cocoa butter together in 20-second microwave bursts, stirring until smooth.
Spread thinly on the back of a clean baking sheet and refrigerate until just set but not brittle, about 10 minutes.
Push a bench scraper or metal spatula across the chocolate at a low angle to form curls. If it cracks, let it warm for a minute; if it smears, chill it a little longer.
Scatter the curls over a chilled cream pie.

Tips

Vanilla boost: add 1/2 to 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract with the other flavorings for a rounder, warmer flavor.
Storage: Refrigerate curls in a covered container for up to 2 weeks.

Recipe FAQ

How long does it take to make chocolate curls?

Plan on 5 minutes of prep and 3 minutes of cooking, plus 30 minutes to cool. It makes enough to top one 9-inch pie.

How should I store chocolate curls?

Refrigerate curls in a covered container for up to 2 weeks.

A chocolate curls to serve with slices of pie. Makes enough to top one 9-inch pie.

Estimated · per serving

Nutrition

Per serving = 1 of 8 servings this recipe makes.

87 Calories / serving

5.6g Fat

8.6g Carbs

0.7g Protein

6.8g Sugar

Whole recipe (8 servings): ~696 cal · 45g fat · 69g carbs · 6g protein · 54g sugar

Estimated values per serving, calculated from standard ingredient data. Not verified Nutrition Facts; actual values vary with brands, measurements, and preparation.

Per serving · 87 calories

What it takes to burn one serving

Brisk walking 16 min·0.9 mi·~1850 steps
Walking uphill or incline treadmill 12 min·0.6 mi·~1200 steps
Moderate cycling 9 min·1.8 mi
Swimming laps 12 min
Jogging 9 min·0.8 mi·~1450 steps
Stair climbing 8 min·~700 steps
Dancing 14 min
Bodyweight circuit training 9 min
Cleaning, errands, or playing with the dog 20 min

Rough estimates for one serving, based on standard MET values at about 155 lb. Your own burn depends on body size, effort, and fitness. Shown for context only — food is not something you have to earn.