{"id":7966,"date":"2018-08-20T01:57:41","date_gmt":"2018-08-19T23:57:41","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/biancolievito.wpengine.com\/?p=7966"},"modified":"2025-11-26T23:56:37","modified_gmt":"2025-11-26T21:56:37","slug":"perfect-chocolate-glaze","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/biancolievito.it\/en\/la-perfetta-glassa-al-cioccolato\/","title":{"rendered":"Chocolate Glaze: Recipes, Variations and Pro Tips"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"7966\" class=\"elementor elementor-7966\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0afbaf6 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"0afbaf6\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" id=\"glaze\" data-no-translation=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c050618 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c050618\" 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elementor-element-bcd6d2f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"bcd6d2f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>Chocolate Glaze &amp; Royal Icing<\/h2><p>Very often you hear people talk about <em>glaze<\/em> and <em>icing<\/em> as if they were the same thing. In reality they are two different preparations, each with its own name and a specific use in pastry.<\/p><p>Both are sugar-based and are used to decorate baked goods and modern cakes, but they differ in <strong>texture<\/strong> and <strong>structure<\/strong>:<\/p><ul><li>when we talk about a <strong>glaze<\/strong> we usually mean a soft mixture, typically made with <strong>chocolate or cocoa<\/strong>, sugar and, in more technical versions, also gelatin or fats (butter, cream, oil). It is perfect for coating <strong>cakes, panettone and modern desserts<\/strong> with a smooth, shiny and delicious finish;<\/li><li><strong>icing<\/strong> (royal icing or water icing), on the other hand, once dry has a <strong>firm and crunchy<\/strong> texture, like the one used to decorate cookies. It is made by mixing <strong>powdered sugar<\/strong> with water or egg whites.<\/li><\/ul><p>Within the icing family you can distinguish two main preparations.<\/p><h3>Water icing<\/h3><p>Water icing has a very fluid consistency and is ideal for glazing freshly baked goods. It tends to run slightly and then set as it cools. As a general rule, the basic proportions are:<\/p><ul><li><strong>100 g powdered sugar<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>10 g water<\/strong><\/li><\/ul><h3>Royal icing<\/h3><p>Compared to water icing, royal icing has a texture similar to meringue and dries very quickly. It is used for <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/biancolievito.it\/en\/christmas-cookies\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">decorating cookies<\/a>, chocolate eggs and small decorative details<\/strong> that need to hold their shape. The base is egg white and the proportions are:<\/p><ul><li><strong>30 g egg white<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>300 g powdered sugar<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>5 g lemon juice<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f22764d elementor-widget elementor-widget-wprm-recipe-roundup-item\" data-id=\"f22764d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"wprm-recipe-roundup-item.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wprm-recipe wprm-recipe-roundup-item wprm-recipe-roundup-item-24610 wprm-recipe-template-roundup-summary-perso\" data-servings=\"1000\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-roundup-summary-container\">\n    <span class=\"wprm-recipe-name wprm-block-text-bold\">Chocolate Glaze<\/span>\n    <div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n    \n    <div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div>\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/biancolievito.it\/en\/glassa-al-cioccolato\/\" style=\"color: #ffffff;background-color: #000000;border-color: #000000;border-radius: 5px;padding: 5px 5px;\" class=\"wprm-recipe-roundup-link wprm-recipe-link wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-roundup-link-inline-button wprm-recipe-link-inline-button wprm-color-accent\" aria-label=\"Chocolate Glaze\">Scopri la Ricetta<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-image wprm-block-image-rounded\"><a href=\"https:\/\/biancolievito.it\/en\/glassa-al-cioccolato\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"border-width: 0px;border-style: solid;border-color: #666666;border-radius: 5px;\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/biancolievito.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/shutterstock_640155664-1_cvsix9-e1589707532101-150x150.webp\" class=\"attachment-150x150 size-150x150\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/biancolievito.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/shutterstock_640155664-1_cvsix9-e1589707532101-150x150.webp 150w, 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data-id=\"38db91e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>Ingredients for a perfect chocolate glaze<\/h2><p>To achieve a shiny, smooth and even <strong>chocolate glaze<\/strong>, it\u2019s essential to balance sugars, fats and gelling agents properly. Each ingredient plays a specific role in the recipe.<\/p><p><strong>Granulated sugar, glucose syrup and sweetened condensed milk<\/strong> add sweetness and \u201csolids\u201d to the glaze. The right amount of sugar prevents the glaze from freezing completely when it comes into contact with a frozen dessert. Glucose syrup is essential for the right elasticity, to prevent crystallization and to help the glaze flow evenly over the cake.<\/p><p><strong>Heavy cream and couverture chocolate<\/strong> provide the fats, which create a soft, melt-in-the-mouth texture. Together with the gelatin, they help the glaze set and give structure to the coating once it has been poured over the dessert.<\/p><p><strong>Gelatin<\/strong>, together with the fats, is responsible for the correct \u201cset\u201d of the glaze. In recipes you can use different forms of gelatin:<\/p><ul><li><strong>Gelatin sheets (leaf gelatin)<\/strong>: they must be soaked in cold water until they absorb about 5 times their weight (for example, 10 g of gelatin sheets will weigh about 50 g once hydrated).<\/li><li><strong>Powdered gelatin<\/strong>: it can be dissolved directly in the hot liquid of the recipe. As a general rule, <strong>1 g of sheet gelatin is equivalent to about 2.5 g of powdered gelatin<\/strong>, so you can adjust the quantities accordingly.<\/li><li><strong>Gelatin mass<\/strong>: this is a very common professional preparation made from 1 part soaked gelatin and 7 parts water. Once ready, it keeps in the refrigerator for 3\u20134 days and can be used directly in the recipe without having to soak the sheets each time. If you want to learn more about gelatin and agar agar, read here.<\/li><\/ul><p><strong>Food coloring<\/strong> is used to customize the color of the chocolate glaze, especially for <strong>mirror glaze<\/strong> recipes. In the past, powdered colors were used most often, but today I recommend the more practical and concentrated <strong>gel food colors<\/strong>, which dissolve easily in the glaze base. For an even more eye-catching finish, you can add <strong>edible glitter and sprinkles<\/strong>, perfect for creating modern, glossy chocolate glazes.<\/p><h2>How to make a shiny chocolate glaze<\/h2><p>Before you start, you can find the <strong>full shiny chocolate glaze recipe here<\/strong>. Once all the ingredients are ready, you just need to follow a few steps to get a smooth, even glaze with no air bubbles.<\/p><ol><li><strong>Prepare the syrup.<\/strong> In the basic chocolate glaze recipe, the syrup is made from water, sugar and glucose. Heat everything to <strong>105\u00b0C (about 221\u00b0F)<\/strong>: this allows part of the free water to evaporate so you get the right density and better shelf life for the glaze.<\/li><li><strong>Add the chocolate.<\/strong> Finely chop the couverture chocolate (or use chocolate chips) and place it in a tall, narrow container. Pour the hot syrup over the chocolate, preferably through a fine mesh strainer to remove any impurities or film. The tall container helps limit the formation of air bubbles.<\/li><li><strong>Emulsify correctly.<\/strong> Use an immersion blender, working deep in the mixture and keeping the blender slightly tilted. Move it from the bottom to the top without incorporating air: this step is crucial for a <strong>shiny chocolate glaze<\/strong> and a perfectly smooth surface on the dessert.<\/li><li><strong>Strain the glaze.<\/strong> Once the chocolate and syrup are fully emulsified, strain the glaze again through a fine sieve to remove any remaining air bubbles and achieve a more even texture.<\/li><li><strong>Let it rest in the refrigerator.<\/strong> Resting time is essential for a true <strong>mirror glaze<\/strong>. Cover the surface with plastic wrap in contact and let it mature in the refrigerator at <strong>about 4\u00b0C (39\u00b0F) for around 24 hours<\/strong>. Skipping this step will make the glaze less uniform and it will not adhere as well to the dessert.<\/li><li><strong>Bring it to glazing temperature.<\/strong> Before using, reheat the glaze and bring it to about <strong>35\u00b0C (95\u00b0F)<\/strong>. The dessert you are glazing (mousse cake or semifreddo) should be well frozen, around <strong>-18\u00b0C (0\u00b0F)<\/strong>. This temperature contrast allows the glaze to set immediately, creating a smooth, shiny and flawless coating.<\/li><\/ol><h3>Making chocolate glaze with a Thermomix<\/h3><p>If you have a <strong>Thermomix<\/strong>, you can prepare shiny chocolate glaze very easily and with great control, doing the entire process directly in the bowl.<\/p><ol><li>Place the cream, sugar and glucose in the bowl and heat the mixture to <strong>105\u00b0C (about 221\u00b0F)<\/strong>, setting the speed to 2\u20133.<\/li><li>Once it reaches temperature, add the chopped chocolate and blend at <strong>speed 10 for 1 minute<\/strong>, until you get a perfectly emulsified base.<\/li><li>Then add the soaked gelatin (or the gelatin mass) and blend for another <strong>1 minute at speed 8\u20139<\/strong>.<\/li><li>At this point the glaze is ready to be strained, transferred to a container, covered with plastic wrap in contact and left to mature in the refrigerator for about 24 hours.<\/li><li>The same method can be used for a <strong>cocoa glaze<\/strong>: in that case, blend for about 1\u00bd minutes after adding the cocoa to the hot syrup.<\/li><\/ol>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-186f1d5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"186f1d5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>Chocolate glaze for cakes, cookies and panettone<\/h2><p>Starting from the <a href=\"https:\/\/biancolievito.it\/en\/mirror-chocolate-glaze\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>basic shiny chocolate glaze recipe<\/strong><\/a>:<\/p><ul><li><strong>300 g chocolate<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>150 g water<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>300 g glucose syrup<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>300 g granulated sugar<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>200 g sweetened condensed milk<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>28 g gelatin, soaked<\/strong><\/li><\/ul><p>you can adjust the texture to adapt it for cakes and cookies. For <a href=\"https:\/\/biancolievito.it\/en\/chocolate-wholemeal-panettone\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">chocolate-glazed panettone<\/a>, instead, it\u2019s better to use a <strong style=\"font-size: 16px;\">specific chocolate glaze<\/strong><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\"> with a dedicated formula.<\/span><\/p><h3>Chocolate glaze for cakes and mousse cakes<\/h3><p>For baked cakes and modern mousse cakes, the ideal is a <strong>soft, velvety chocolate glaze<\/strong> that stays slightly creamy when sliced.<\/p><ul><li>Start from your basic shiny chocolate glaze recipe.<\/li><li>Add <strong>50 g heavy cream<\/strong> (replacing part of the water): you can reduce the water from 150 g to <strong>120 g<\/strong> and add <strong>30 g cream<\/strong>, so you get a creamier glaze without making it too fluid.<\/li><li>Use the glaze at around <strong>30\u201335\u00b0C<\/strong> (86\u201395\u00b0F) on well-chilled cakes or frozen mousse cakes at <strong>-18\u00b0C<\/strong> (0\u00b0F), to get a smooth, shiny and even surface.<\/li><\/ul><h3>Chocolate glaze for cookies<\/h3><p>For cookies, you want a <strong>slightly drier, firmer chocolate glaze<\/strong> that sets on the surface without staying too soft.<\/p><ul><li>Start from the basic recipe, but <strong>reduce the water from 150 g to 100 g<\/strong>, so the glaze becomes thicker.<\/li><li>If you want an even drier finish, you can slightly increase the <strong>granulated sugar from 300 g to 320\u2013330 g<\/strong>.<\/li><li>Glaze the cookies when they are completely cool, spreading a <strong>thin layer<\/strong>: this way the glaze dries faster and doesn\u2019t overpower the flavor of the cookie.<\/li><\/ul><h3>Chocolate glaze for panettone<\/h3><p>For panettone and other large leavened cakes, it\u2019s best to use a <strong>specific chocolate glaze<\/strong>, with a drier structure, a higher percentage of chocolate and a touch of alcohol, which helps both shine and shelf life.<\/p><p>A reliable <strong>chocolate glaze recipe for panettone<\/strong> is:<\/p><ul><li><strong>360 g dark chocolate 70%<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>145 g granulated sugar<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>145 g water<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>45 g glucose syrup<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>25 g food-grade alcohol<\/strong><\/li><\/ul><p>In this case, the high percentage of <strong>dark chocolate<\/strong> and the presence of <strong>food-grade alcohol<\/strong> create an intense, glossy glaze with excellent adherence on the surface of the panettone, without running too much down the sides.<\/p><p>The panettone should be glazed when it is completely cool: place it on a wire rack and pour the glaze starting from the center of the dome, gently guiding it toward the edges to create an even layer. Once set, you\u2019ll get a thin, elegant and very aromatic finish.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-074b2cd elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"074b2cd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/biancolievito.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/shutterstock_694232776-1_fskd7c-scaled.webp\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-7976\" alt=\"immagine social ricetta glassa al cacao su biancolievito\" srcset=\"https:\/\/biancolievito.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/shutterstock_694232776-1_fskd7c-scaled.webp 1024w, https:\/\/biancolievito.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/shutterstock_694232776-1_fskd7c-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/biancolievito.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/shutterstock_694232776-1_fskd7c-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/biancolievito.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/shutterstock_694232776-1_fskd7c-18x12.jpg 18w, https:\/\/biancolievito.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/shutterstock_694232776-1_fskd7c-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" title=\"\">\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e3535a9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e3535a9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>How to glaze a chocolate cake<\/h2>\n<p>For a <strong>perfect glaze<\/strong>, the cake should be covered evenly with a thin layer of <strong>chocolate glaze<\/strong>, with no air bubbles and no bare spots. A smooth, even coating is the first secret to achieving a truly professional result.<\/p>\n\n<p>If you need to <strong>glaze a frozen dessert<\/strong> (such as a mousse cake or semifreddo), always start by unmolding the cake and placing it on a <strong>cooling rack<\/strong> or ring, with a tray or pan underneath to catch the excess glaze. Before pouring the glaze, it\u2019s a good idea to gently blot the surface with a sheet of paper towel to remove any condensation: this small trick helps prevent the formation of air bubbles.<\/p>\n\n<p>For best results, <strong>chocolate glaze should be used at around 35\u00b0C (95\u00b0F)<\/strong>, and you shouldn\u2019t be stingy with it: it\u2019s almost impossible to glaze a cake properly if you use too little glaze. Pour the glaze starting from the center of the cake and work your way towards the edges, gradually reducing the amount as you get closer to the sides.<\/p>\n\n<p>If you need to even out the thickness of the glaze, you can use a clean <strong>offset spatula or pastry spatula<\/strong>, working with light, gentle movements. As an extra trick, you can also use a <strong>hairdryer<\/strong> set to warm air: the gentle heat helps keep the glaze at the ideal temperature and makes it flow without leaving spatula marks on the surface.<\/p>\n\n<p>Once you\u2019ve finished glazing, let the excess glaze drip off for a few minutes. Then clean up the base of the cake, removing any \u201ctails\u201d of glaze with the help of a spatula. The glazed cake can be stored in the <strong>refrigerator at about 4\u00b0C (39\u00b0F)<\/strong> or, if necessary, frozen again at <strong>-18\u00b0C (0\u00b0F)<\/strong>, making sure to let it thaw slowly in the refrigerator before serving.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3377aea elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"3377aea\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"816\" src=\"https:\/\/biancolievito.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/shutterstock_456887182_wxlcom-e1558269857262-scaled.webp\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-7969\" alt=\"torta glassata con effetto spider\" srcset=\"https:\/\/biancolievito.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/shutterstock_456887182_wxlcom-e1558269857262-scaled.webp 1024w, https:\/\/biancolievito.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/shutterstock_456887182_wxlcom-e1558269857262-scaled-768x612.webp 768w, https:\/\/biancolievito.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/shutterstock_456887182_wxlcom-e1558269857262-scaled-15x12.webp 15w, https:\/\/biancolievito.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/shutterstock_456887182_wxlcom-e1558269857262-scaled-150x120.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" title=\"\">\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7f2e189 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7f2e189\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>Spider effect (spiderweb) chocolate glaze<\/h2><p>The <strong>spider effect glaze (or spiderweb glaze)<\/strong> is a dramatic decoration created by \u201cstreaking\u201d a chocolate mirror glaze with a thin layer of <strong>warm tinted<a href=\"https:\/\/biancolievito.it\/en\/neutral-glaze\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> neutral glaze<\/a><\/strong>, slightly hotter than the chocolate glaze underneath.<\/p><p>Because neutral glaze contains no fat, it flows over the surface of the chocolate glaze (which is fat-based), creating the classic spiderweb pattern. For a truly striking effect, it\u2019s best to choose <strong>two strongly contrasting colors<\/strong>.<\/p><p>For a successful spider effect, follow these steps:<\/p><ul><li>Prepare the chocolate mirror glaze and tint the <strong>neutral glaze<\/strong> with the gel food color of your choice.<\/li><li><strong>Heat the mirror glaze<\/strong> to about <strong>40\u00b0C (104\u00b0F)<\/strong>, then briefly emulsify it with an immersion blender (without incorporating air) to even out the temperature and bring it back down to around <strong>35\u00b0C (95\u00b0F)<\/strong>, ideal for glazing.<\/li><li>Heat the neutral glaze you\u2019ll use for the spiderweb to about <strong>40\u00b0C (104\u00b0F)<\/strong>, so it is fluid but not boiling.<\/li><li>Glaze the dessert with the mirror glaze and <strong>immediately<\/strong> dip a spatula into the colored neutral glaze; very gently drag the spatula across the surface of the dessert. The final effect will depend on how much neutral glaze you use, its temperature (the hotter it is, the more it flows) and how much pressure you apply with the spatula.<\/li><\/ul><h2>How to store chocolate glaze<\/h2><p>Once prepared, <strong>chocolate glaze<\/strong> keeps very well and can be reused. You can store it:<\/p><ul><li>in the <strong>refrigerator for 2\u20133 days<\/strong>, well covered with plastic wrap in contact and placed in an airtight container;<\/li><li>in the <strong>freezer for up to 6 months<\/strong>, always protected from air.<\/li><\/ul><p>Chocolate glaze, however, has a strong tendency to <strong>absorb odors<\/strong> from the refrigerator, so be very careful, otherwise you risk ending up with a cake that has an odd aftertaste.<\/p><p>If possible, the best way to store it is in <strong>vacuum-sealed bags<\/strong>, which protect it from air and any external odors.<\/p><h2>Conclusion<\/h2><p>A well-made <strong>chocolate glaze<\/strong> can turn a good dessert into one that is both delicious and visually stunning. Glazing and the spider effect are techniques that anyone can master, as long as you follow a few key rules: correct temperatures, proper resting time in the refrigerator, and a smooth emulsion without air bubbles.<\/p><p>Now it\u2019s your turn to get baking, prepare your chocolate glaze and let your creativity run free to create modern cakes, plated desserts and single-serving entremets with real impact.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5e8b6b2 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"5e8b6b2\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4ce35a7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"4ce35a7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div 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