Arctic Tundra White Parmesan (Printable Version)

Minimalist dessert with white chocolate ice sheets and savory parmesan shards served on a wooden board.

# What You Need:

→ White Chocolate Ice Sheets

01 - 8.8 oz high-quality white chocolate
02 - 1 teaspoon 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

# Steps:

01 - Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Gently melt the white chocolate with coconut oil (if using) over a double boiler or in short bursts in a microwave, stirring until smooth.
02 - Pour the melted chocolate onto the parchment paper, spreading it thinly and evenly to approximately 1/16 inch thickness using an offset spatula. Chill in the refrigerator for 20 minutes until fully set.
03 - Using a vegetable peeler or sharp knife, shave thin shards from the parmesan block and set aside.
04 - Once the chocolate has set, carefully break it into large, irregular ice sheet-like pieces.
05 - Artistically arrange the white chocolate sheets on a chilled light wood board. Scatter the parmesan shards evenly over and around the chocolate pieces. Finish with a sprinkling of flaky sea salt.
06 - Present immediately to maximize visual contrast and texture.

# Expert Pointers:

01 -
  • It tastes like sophisticated danger—sweet and savory colliding in the best way.
  • Takes barely thirty minutes but looks like you spent hours in the kitchen.
  • Naturally vegetarian and foolproof once you understand the chocolate temperament.
02 -
  • Chocolate seizes when water touches it—keep that double boiler bowl above, never in, the water, or you'll have grainy, ruined chocolate.
  • The wood board matters more than you'd think; it keeps the chocolate cold and the presentation feels intentional rather than rushed.
03 -
  • Use a marble or slate board instead of wood if you want the cold to last even longer—it absorbs and holds temperature better.
  • Pre-chill your serving board in the freezer; this single step elevates the entire experience and keeps everything at peak texture for longer.
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