Seaweed Wafer Decorations

These decorations — thin, crisp, and unusual-looking — add a futuristic appearance to any dessert presentation. They add a tasty textural contrast when paired with soft desserts such as Bavarian creams or custards, cakes, and frozen creations. As with several recipes in this section, you cannot make these wafers without at least one Silpat. The mat must be fairly new, or at least in good condition, because any small crack, nick, or cut will create resistance as you peel the wafer away, brea