
A historical dessert from The White House cook book; a comprehensive cyclopedia of information for the home .. (1913). Use the best confectioners' chocolate for best results. Allow proper hardening time before chocolate coating.
Preserved exactly as written in the original source
These are made or molded into cone-shape forms with the fingers, from the uncooked 'French Cream,' similar to that which is cooked.
After forming into these little balls or cones, lay them on oiled paper until the next day, to harden, or make them in the morning and leave them until afternoon.
Then melt some chocolate (the best confectioners') in a basin set in another basin of boiling water; when melted, and the creams are hard enough to handle, take one at a time on a fork and drop into the melted chocolate, roll it until well covered, then slip from the fork upon oiled or waxed paper, and set them aside to harden.
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Modern guidance to help you succeed with this vintage recipe
Allowing the French cream centers to firm up overnight creates a stable structure that won't collapse when dipped in warm chocolate. The double-boiler method gently melts chocolate between 88-90°F, preventing the cocoa butter from separating and creating a grainy texture. Tempering occurs naturally as the chocolate cools on the waxed paper, creating a snap and glossy finish that prevents bloom (white streaks) from forming on the surface.
The French cream centers can be shaped and left to firm for up to 2 days before dipping, covered loosely with plastic wrap. Once chocolate-coated, the drops will keep their quality for up to 2 weeks stored in an airtight container at room temperature, with layers separated by parchment paper.
Store finished chocolate cream drops in an airtight container at cool room temperature (65-70°F) for up to 2 weeks. Place parchment paper between layers to prevent sticking. Do not refrigerate, as condensation will cause the chocolate coating to bloom and develop a dull, streaky appearance.
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The French cream centers can be shaped and left to firm for up to 2 days before dipping, covered loosely with plastic wrap. Once chocolate-coated, the drops will keep their quality for up to 2 weeks stored in an airtight container at room temperature, with layers separated by parchment paper.
Store finished chocolate cream drops in an airtight container at cool room temperature (65-70°F) for up to 2 weeks. Place parchment paper between layers to prevent sticking. Do not refrigerate, as condensation will cause the chocolate coating to bloom and develop a dull, streaky appearance.