Quality Matters: Opt for high-quality chocolate for the best results. Superior chocolates have a smoother texture and richer flavour that will make your shavings taste better and look more attractive.

Grate the Chocolate: Hold the grater in one hand (use a towel to steady it if necessary) and the chocolate in the other. Apply a firm, steady pressure and move the chocolate down the grater. Be careful of your fingers as you get close to the end of the piece of chocolate. Choosing the best type of chocolate for grating to make shavings largely comes down to personal preference and the specific flavour profile you want to achieve in your dish. For the most control over the texture and size of your chocolate shavings or grated chocolate, a manual grater or a vegetable peeler might be your best bet. With a chef’s knife, angle the blade so the tip is against the chopping board. Then press down evenly and firmly to start sculpting the bar into chunks the size you need. Continue until you have enough to create an impression on top of your gateau. For a real showstopper, try shaving a well-chilled So Good Together Slab for an intriguing two-tone effect. How to chop chocolateCreate the Shavings: Hold the chocolate in one hand and your tool in the other. Apply firm, even pressure and slowly drag the peeler or slicer across the edge of the chocolate. This should create a curl or shaving of chocolate. Bear in mind, though, that the friction caused by the processor can generate heat, potentially causing your chocolate to melt slightly during the process. A serrated bread knife requires less effort, giving you both power and accuracy. Press straight down to start chopping your chocolate, pushing the blade through the bar. When it comes to grating or shaving chocolate, using a high-quality chocolate bar will always yield the best results.

Grating and shaving chocolate are two different methods used to prepare chocolate for a variety of culinary applications, and while they might sound similar, the results they produce are quite distinct. For grating chocolate, I highly recommend using a box grater with the side that has the finest holes.

Break or chop your chocolate into small chunks that will fit through the feeding tube of your food processor. Shaving Chocolate: Chocolate shavings, on the other hand, are larger, more substantial pieces that are often curled or waved. Select the Right Tool: A box grater is a good choice for grating chocolate. The side with the smallest holes will yield finely grated chocolate perfect for dusting desserts, while the side with larger holes will give you more substantial pieces suitable for melting.