Arctic Tundra Chocolate Parmesan (Printable)

A minimalist dessert of delicate white chocolate sheets paired with savory parmesan shards.

# 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

# Method:

01 - Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Gently melt white chocolate and coconut oil if using over a double boiler or in short microwave bursts, stirring until smooth.
02 - Pour melted chocolate onto the parchment and spread thinly and evenly about 1/16 inch thick using an offset spatula to simulate ice sheets. Refrigerate for 20 minutes until fully set.
03 - Use a vegetable peeler or sharp knife to shave thin shards from the parmesan block and set aside.
04 - Carefully break the set white chocolate into large, irregular pieces resembling ice sheets.
05 - Arrange white chocolate sheets artfully on a chilled light wood board. Scatter parmesan shards over and around them and finish with a sprinkle of flaky sea salt.
06 - Serve immediately to maximize visual impact and texture contrast.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It looks impossibly elegant but requires no baking skill, only precision and patience.
  • The savory-sweet clash between salty cheese and buttery chocolate creates a moment of genuine surprise on your palate.
  • You can prep everything ahead and assemble in under five minutes, making it perfect for impressing without stress.
02 -
  • Temperature control is everything—a board straight from the freezer keeps everything cold and extends the sensory experience of eating this dessert.
  • Don't over-handle the chocolate pieces; they're fragile and the beauty lies in their raw, broken edges.
03 -
  • A vegetable peeler creates superior parmesan shards compared to a knife, and the motion is almost meditative once you get into a rhythm.
  • If your chocolate seizes during melting, don't panic—add a small splash of neutral oil like coconut or almond oil and whisk gently to rescue it.
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