Cookie Dough Enrobed Bonbons
Why leave cookies alone when you can create something so perfect like these Brown Butter Ganache and Cookie Dough Enrobed Bonbons? In the spirit of Fall, Chef Melissa Coppel takes two of the most indulgent and warming flavors you love–a graham cookie dough base and a fantastic brown butter ganache–to bring you a rich enrobed […]
Chewy Cacao Nib Caramels Recipe
Nibs are the ultimate way to experience cocoa. With their slight bitterness and crunchy texture, they always seem to invite us to combine them with creamy, rich, and sweeter products like… these Chewy Cacao Nib Caramels! In this recipe, Chef Melissa Coppel pairs caramel and nibs to enhance their chocolate flavor and bring a unique […]
Chocolate Creativity Class: Master Innovation
Have you ever wondered what it takes to come up with fun, creative, and daring recipes? What it takes to ground your vision and step back when necessary to create something that’s a little edgy, but never forgets that flavor and texture always come first? Then this class is for you! Here, Chef Melissa will […]
Crème Brûlée Bonbons
It’s safe to say that crème brûlée holds a special place in everyone’s heart! So it only made sense to combine this creamy and crunchy dessert perfection with chocolate. The filling for this bonbon is a creamy white chocolate ganache infused with orange and vanilla. The best part? Chef Melissa Coppel added small pieces of […]
Vegan Oreo Praliné Bars
Great creations are made to celebrate everything we’ve loved to eat since childhood. That’s what these Vegan Oreo Praliné Bars are all about. A beautiful combination of two of our favorite flavors: Piedmont Hazelnuts and Oreo Cookies. Decadent, fun and intriguing, this is a vegan treat made to be loved by adults and kids alike. […]
Pistachio and Cherry Candy Bars
Layers of luscious pistachio praliné meet a tangy cherry compote in our latest on-demand video chocolate bar recipe. The result is a finished product with impeccable texture and flavor profile…paired with all the knowledge you need to make it happen. Allow Chef Melissa to use this spirited recipe, inspired by the flavors of Iranian cuisine, […]
Pecan Double Caramel Tarts
Pecans are a captivating ingredient. They’re crunchy, earthy, and have a lovely taste with hints of vanilla. This tart recipe brings out all those nuances by creating a pecan praliné tart shell with white chocolate that’s creamy and full-bodied on the palate. Chef Melissa then fills the tarts with a layer of double caramel ganache […]
Chocolate Marshmallow Domes
Chef Melissa Coppel’s Chocolate Marshmallow Dome checks all the texture and flavor boxes: 1. A crunchy Oreo cookie base? Check. 2. A creamy, crunchy almond and cacao nib duja? Check. 3. A fluffy chocolate marshmallow? Also check. This is a small, decadent, dark chocolate-covered treat made to delight all the senses and explore the possibilities […]
Chocolate Tempering Class
Welcome to the origin of all perfect chocolate creations! Good chocolate is the result of good tempering, but we get it: this technique is hard! We owe chocolate’s shine, snap, and richness to this crucial step. In fact, you also need to pre-crystallize fat-based fillings (giandujas and pralinés) and other preparations such as spreads, making […]
S’mores Dessert Bars
S’mores are one of life’s humblest and greatest pleasures. In this special On Demand Dessert Bar recipe, Chef Melissa combines the simplicity of this classic with a visually sophisticated molded chocolate bar. A smooth vanilla marshmallow and a rich yet crunchy graham cracker ganache make room for a surprising and nostalgic bite! Swirls of white […]