Chocolate Bows

For chocolate bows, cut strips of acetate to the desired size. Spread with tempered chocolate, either in a single color or in a pattern of two colors. Allow the chocolate to cloud and partially set, then bend into a teardrop shape and fasten the ends together with a paper clip. If necessary, pipe a little tempered chocolate with a paper cone into the joint between the ends of the chocolate in order to strengthen the seam. Let set until hardened.

Peel the acetate from the bows after they are completely set (a). Cut the ends to points so they will fit together on the box (b). To hold the bows in place, pipe a little tempered chocolate with a paper cone (c). Fit the bow in place. Hold steady until the chocolate sets (d).