Have You Ever Tried Chocolate Covered Flowers?

[thechefofnorthbend]

I know there is a showstopper for candied flower petals, but how about a chocolate dipped rose, or daisy? We did this in our culinary class once (of course I was ill) and I am trying to locate a recipe for this. The dipping chocolate must be thin enough not to distort the flower. Anyone out there ever done this or have a good technique for this?

 

[heat123]

I'm going to try and make the chocolate bowl to put candies in, kinda nervous about it coming out ok since I dont have a double broiler- but I am definitely doing the sugar coated roses! Good luck with them as a chocolate coat!

 

[jenniferknapp]

Please post pics! I can't wait to see

 

[thechefofnorthbend]

I just played around with this idea and the chocolate coating works, but you lose the definition of the flower, SOOOOOO, I decided to be sneaky and "dust" my roses.

I used white rose petals and cocoa powder (white or dark). I basicly followed the steps for the candied flowers, but after brushing them with egg whites (I used meringe powder and water), I sprinkled a light coating of superfime bakers sugar and then I used a sifter and some cocoa and dusted the flowers. It turned out GREAT!!!! If I could find my dam camera, I'd snap a picture!

 

[jenniferknapp]

I just played around with this idea and the chocolate coating works, but you lose the definition of the flower, SOOOOOO, I decided to be sneaky and "dust" my roses.

I used white rose petals and cocoa powder (white or dark). I basicly followed the steps for the candied flowers, but after brushing them with egg whites (I used meringe powder and water), I sprinkled a light coating of superfime bakers sugar and then I used a sifter and some cocoa and dusted the flowers. It turned out GREAT!!!! If I could find my dam camera, I'd snap a picture!

You better find that camera! They sound awesome

 

[heat123]

Yeah, those would be perfect for my choc. lovers show!

 

[thechefofnorthbend]

Yeah, those would be perfect for my choc. lovers show!

Ok all...not the best quality picture (not the best quality camera) but this is what they look like. They taste unique...sweet and aromatic all at the same time...LOL

 

[heat123]

Wow they look awesome! I may have to use this recipe instead of the sugar ones!

 

[thechefofnorthbend]

So messy but so fun. Once I have the technique down to a science, I'll make them with flavored colored powdered sugars too.

 

[heat123]

Can you just mix cocoa with powedered sugar?

 

[thechefofnorthbend]

So messy but so fun. Once I have the technique down to a science, I'll make them with flavored colored powdered sugars too.

 

[thechefofnorthbend]

I dont see why not. I wanted to have the cocoa "stick" to my flower for presentation, and the egg whites make it just wet enough that not allot of excess falls off. I do shake them off once they are dry enogh for me. They will store better and longer if the cocoa is "glued" to the surface.

 

[jenniferknapp]

Those look great! I will have to play around with that when I have some free time! (haha)

 

[dannyzmom]

yummmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm

 

[thechefofnorthbend]

Did you know...that roses are a member of the apple family. Ever seen a rose hip? That's that big seed pod that forms on rose canes after it blossoms. Some roses, especially Rugosa roses, form rose hips that are as big as crab apples -- about the size of a quarter! And, in the fall they turn brilliant colors of red and orange, and sometimes even purple. And, being a true member of the apple family, rose hips are edible. There are tons of recipes for using rose hips. We've listed a few of our favorites below. Rose hips are also very high in vitamin C, and you'll often seen them listed as the main source for vitamin C in many commercially available Vitamins.

You can also eat rose petals. Sprinkle them on salads, use them as garnish, or make them into wonderful rose-petal jelly. (Dont forget the rose-petal wine!!)

 

[Cookingfool]

I just played around with this idea and the chocolate coating works, but you lose the definition of the flower, SOOOOOO, I decided to be sneaky and "dust" my roses.

I used white rose petals and cocoa powder (white or dark). I basicly followed the steps for the candied flowers, but after brushing them with egg whites (I used meringe powder and water), I sprinkled a light coating of superfime bakers sugar and then I used a sifter and some cocoa and dusted the flowers. It turned out GREAT!!!! If I could find my dam camera, I'd snap a picture!

That is a GREAT idea!!! I did a "How to Frost a Cake & Candied Flower SS" show for my aunt who's a florist the other day... and got nominated to make a candied flower cake for my cousins baby shower. Thanks for the tip!!!