Aspic Garnishes and Décor Items

When enough gelatin is added to an aspic that it becomes firm enough to slice, it can function as both garnish and décor. Firm aspic may be cut freehand into cubes or punched out into shapes with cutters. A mound of glittering aspic cubes beautifully complements a slice of pâté or terrine, and it can also dress up an aspic or chaud-froid platter presentation. Aspic fleurons (floo-RON), or fluted crescents, are usually used to decorate platters.