Chocolate Nests with White Chocolate-Vanilla Candies

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   Bring a small pot of water to a simmer.

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   Fit a small bowl over the pot, but make sure it doesn't touch the water.

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   Place bittersweet chocolate in the bowl.

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   Let sit until chocolate is just melted (don't stir), 3 to 5 minutes.

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   Remove bowl from heat (but keep simmering pot on stove), and stir until smooth.

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   Spread dark chocolate in a thin layer on a baking sheet; refrigerate until firm, about 45 minutes.

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   Meanwhile, clean bowl and place on pot with simmering water.

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   Add white chocolate, vegetable oil, and vanilla bean paste to bowl; stir mixture occasionally until just melted, about 5 minutes.

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   Pour into candy molds or minimuffin liners, and chill until firm, about 45 minutes.

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    Remove dark chocolate from refrigerator; let sit until pliable or at room temperature, 5 to 10 minutes.

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    Using a metal spatula, scrape chocolate off baking sheet to form curls and strips.

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    Mound several together on a plate to create a nest, and repeat on a second plate; add more curls to each nest as desired.

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    (If chocolate starts melting, return it to the refrigerator to solidify.)

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    Take white chocolate out of refrigerator, and remove candies from molds; arrange them in and around nests.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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