Blueberry Lemon Ganache Bonbon
We don’t know what it is about these blueberry lemon bonbons, but they always sold out in Chef Melissa’s Sunday pop-up shops. Maybe it’s the magenta-colored ganache that breaks away from traditional milk or dark chocolate fillings. Maybe it’s their clean berry and lemony taste that doesn’t get overpowered by white chocolate. Either way, trying […]
Holiday Inspired Bonbons
The warming flavors of our favorite holidays shouldn’t be a once-a-year thing. Building on pumpkin pie, eggnog, and pecan pie, Chef Melissa brings you three chocolate treats (two molded bonbons, and one chocolate bar) that perfectly capture the essence of Fall and Winter. Whether you’re starting to plan your seasonal collections now or want your […]
Cassis and Parmesan Molded Bonbon Recipe | Chef Melissa
Some treats come from the most unexpected places. Well, we have Cacio e Pepe to thank for these ones! Chef Melissa’s latest molded bonbons showcase the saltiness – and slight heat – of a crunchy Parmesan cookie and the intense sweetness of a deep purple cassis and cherry ganache. The recipe includes all the steps […]
Brown Butter & Hazelnut Chewy Caramel Candy Bar
Beurre noisette (brown butter) is French for “hazelnut butter.” In this On-Demand Candy Bar recipe, Chef Melissa takes this as her cue to create a decadent, nutty brown butter and hazelnut chewy caramel. She tops it off with a nostalgic crisp made with one of our favorite cereals: Cinnamon Toast Crunch. Each bar is then […]
Decadent Candy Bars Class
In this class, Chef Melissa Coppel turns chocolate bars into a conduit for flavor exploration! Using intriguing combinations reminiscent of childhood favorites, popular recipes, and even savory classics, Chef Melissa creates recipes that inspire you to transform your favorite flavors into bold products. This class will cover 3 recipes, starting with Tarts made with an […]
Vegan Vanilla, Caramel & Oat Mendiants
Traditional mendiants are made with dark chocolate and topped with nuts and dried fruits. But while Chef Melissa loves these rustic French treats, she knows that for a vegan chocolate lover, another dark chocolate bite just won’t cut it! In her decadent version, Chef Melissa creates nutty, molassey oat chocolate shells with brown sugar. She […]
Online Chocolate Enrobing Course | Professional Techniques
Join Chef Melissa as she guides you through 11 essential tips for perfecting the enrobing process in this two-part class. You’ll gain valuable insights and techniques to ensure your creations are flawless every time. If you’re still wondering whether to pre-crystallize your fat-based fillings and ganaches before enrobing, or if you have no idea what […]
Creamy Cacao Butter or “Cocoa Butter Silk” Basics
Seeding with creamy cacao butter (aka “silk”) is our favorite, no-fuzz, pre-crystallization, or tempering technique. In this class, Chef Melissa teaches you how to make and maintain this convenient and essential ingredient, which you can easily prepare with any cacao butter you have in hand. If you always thought tempering chocolate was a cumbersome, long, […]
Hazelnut Rocher Recipe | Chef Melissa Coppel
These Hazelnut Rochers are inspired by Chef Melissa’s obsession with both elements: the hazelnuts (mainly) and the Rochers we’ve all loved eating at some point in our lives. Her recipe creates crunchy, nutty, chocolatey treat that are easy to customize. Just change the nuts or the type of chocolate and put your spin on this […]
Reduce Food Waste in Pastry: Zero-Waste Class
Food waste is banned from our kitchen, so we’re bringing you a class that’s close to our philosophy! Chef Melissa Coppel invites you to this creative class, where you will discover how to respect and give a second chance to the beautiful ingredients you work with to make decadent products. Not only is this […]