Simple Chocolate Mirror Glaze

glucose syrup

💰Cheaper: honey

Honey can provide similar sweetness and viscosity.

dark chocolate

🥗Healthier: dark chocolate with reduced sugar

💰Cheaper: semi-sweet chocolate

Semi-sweet chocolate is more affordable and widely available.

sweetened condensed milk

🥗Healthier: coconut cream

Coconut cream can provide a similar creaminess without dairy.

gelatin sheets

🥗Healthier: agar-agar

Agar-agar is a plant-based alternative for thickening.

Soak gelatine in cold water until softened.

In a saucepan, combine cold water, caster sugar, and additional water; heat until sugar dissolves.

Remove from heat and add condensed milk, stirring until smooth.

Squeeze excess water from gelatine and add to the warm mixture, stirring until fully dissolved.

Add chopped dark chocolate; whisk until completely melted and smooth.

Allow the glaze to cool to about 31C-35C before using.

Pour the glaze over a chilled cake or dessert.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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