Perfectly Thin Chocolate Shells
Are you passionate about making breathtaking bonbons with perfect shells? So is Chef Melissa Coppel! Chocolate shells are the beginning of every great bonbon. In this new addition to our free technique videos and books, Chef Melissa walks you through the steps of making her thin, glossy, acclaimed shells. You will learn how to make […]
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, […]
What is an Infusion?
What is an infusion? Is it better to use a hot or cold method? Should we infuse all ingredients the same way? The key to making a fantastic ganache, a panna cotta, or even a simple flavored whipped cream comes down to making an excellent infusion. That is why we wanted to give you a […]
Almond Paste
Learn our tried-and-true almond paste recipe, perfect for ganaches, pralinés, and all kinds of fat-based fillings, with this free video! With a simple and comprehensive approach, Chef Melissa will give you all the information you need to make this recipe your own. Covering topics such as roasting times and how they affect the flavor profile, […]
Sablée Dough (Pâte Sablée)
Sablée dough is so good we often forget how easy and versatile it is, but also how important it is to master it. Buttery, crumbly, and with just the right amount of sweetness; this French classic takes the humblest or the most elaborate of recipes and grants them a richness and elegance that is simply […]
Caramelized Nuts: A Simple, Free Recipe
In this free class, we wanted to give you a sneak peek at what our online classes are all about. We will show you our incredible technique for caramelizing nuts: easy, efficient and delicious, what more could you ask for? This method is used in most of our On Demand classes, including: -Vegan “Snickers” Bars […]