The Glossy Dessert Bars Class represents a sophisticated intersection where the intricate layers of a plated dessert meet the rigorous technical precision of professional chocolate molding. In this 5-hour specialized on-demand session, Chef Melissa Coppel deconstructs her signature concept of “giant bonbons,” teaching you how to translate high-end pastry compositions into a portable, bar-shaped format. Joining this Glossy Dessert Bars Class means mastering the structural engineering required to house multiple textures—from fluid compotes to aerated marshmallows—within a single, thin chocolate shell that maintains its integrity and snap.
The technical heart of the Glossy Dessert Bars Class lies in the management of complex internal compositions and their respective Aw (Water Activity) levels. Throughout the program, you will explore the science of layering contrasting elements such as silky ganaches, crunchy pralinés, and fruit-based compotes without risking moisture migration. This Glossy Dessert Bars Class provides the engineering framework to ensure that the different water and fat ratios within the bar do not compromise the shell’s shelf life, allowing you to offer a product that is as stable as it is luxurious in its flavor profile.
Visual impact is the primary differentiator in the Glossy Dessert Bars Class, where you will learn to achieve the mirror-like finish that has become a hallmark of Melissa Coppel’s work. You will dive deep into the thermodynamics of cocoa butter tempering and advanced spraying techniques, discovering how to create vibrant, colorful designs that do not lose their luster over time. The Glossy Dessert Bars Class guides you through the process of airbrushing and stenciling at a larger scale than traditional bonbons, teaching you how to treat each bar as a canvas for modern chocolate artistry.
Efficiency and profitability are essential themes in the Glossy Dessert Bars Class, as these bars are designed to be high-margin items for boutique shops and luxury patisseries. You will learn the workflows required to scale these dessert-inspired bars for professional production, ensuring consistency in every mold. By the end of this Glossy Dessert Bars Class, you will have acquired a complete technical toolkit to bridge the gap between pastry and chocolatiering, delivering innovative, glossy products that redefine the boundaries of contemporary confectionery.
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