Arctic Tundra Dessert (Printable)

Minimalist dessert with white chocolate sheets and parmesan shards presented on a wooden board.

# What You'll Need:

→ White Chocolate Ice Sheets

01 - 8.8 oz high-quality white chocolate
02 - 1 tsp coconut oil (optional, for extra sheen)

→ Parmesan Shards

03 - 2.1 oz Parmigiano-Reggiano block (not pre-grated)

→ Garnish & Serving

04 - Flaky sea salt, to taste
05 - Light wood serving board or platter

# How to Make It:

01 - Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Gently melt white chocolate with coconut oil (if using) over a double boiler or in short bursts in the microwave, stirring until smooth.
02 - Pour melted chocolate onto the parchment, spreading it thinly and evenly (about 1/16 inch thick) with an offset spatula to create an ice sheet effect. Refrigerate for 20 minutes until fully set.
03 - Use a vegetable peeler or sharp knife to shave thin shards from the parmesan block. Set aside.
04 - Once chocolate has set, carefully break it into large, irregular ice sheet pieces.
05 - Arrange white chocolate sheets artfully on a chilled light wood board. Scatter parmesan shards over and around the chocolate. Finish with a sprinkle of flaky sea salt and serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It's almost absurdly easy but looks like you spent hours in some modernist kitchen.
  • The salty, savory parmesan against the pure white chocolate hits differently than traditional desserts.
  • You can make it ahead and just arrange it moments before serving, which means less stress when guests arrive.
02 -
  • Temperature is your secret weapon—a chilled board (even just 10 minutes in the freezer) keeps everything crisp and makes the texture layering actually work.
  • Don't second-guess the thickness of your chocolate spread; too thick and it becomes a slab instead of a sheet, and the magic disappears.
03 -
  • Chill your serving board in the freezer before plating—it's not essential, but it changes how long the textures stay contrasted and crisp.
  • Quality white chocolate matters more here than in any other recipe, since it's essentially the whole show; splurge on a brand you trust.
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