Dark Chocolate Fish

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recipe by Kenwood https://kenwoodworld.com/

  • Time icon
    Total Time
    45mins
  • Serves icon
    Serves
    15
  • Calories icon
    Calories
    125

"Chocolate fish" or "Poisson d'Avril en chocolat" is a culinary specialty that is part of French tradition, often associated with the April Fool's Day celebration on the 1st of April. It involves giving chocolate fish-shaped treats to friends and family on the day of April 1st, known as "Poisson d'Avril" (April Fish), which is similar to April Fool's Day in other countries. The tradition of giving chocolate fish on this day is said to date back to the 16th century and is believed to have been inspired by the fact that fish were considered a symbol of good luck in France. Nowadays, chocolate fish can be found in many French patisseries and chocolate shops during the Easter season, and are enjoyed by both children and adults alike. To make this recipe, you will need fish shaped moulds.

recipe updated Mar 19, 2025

Ingredients

  • Dark chocolate icon
    Dark chocolate
    330 g

Tools

  • kCook icon Cooking Chef XL
  • kCook icon Silicone bar molds

Step preview

  1. Fit the Creaming Beater
  2. Add 250 g of dark chocolate into the appliance bowl
  3. Heat - 10 minutes, 45ºC, speed Stir 3
  4. Then add 80 g of dark chocolate
  5. Mix – 3 minutes, speed Stir 1
  6. Spoon the chocolate into silicone moulds
  7. Tap gently onto work surface to remove any air bubbles
  8. Scrape carefully to remove any excess chocolate
  9. Chill in the fridge until set – 30 minutes
  10. Serve
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