Chocolate Pre-crystallization or Tempering Class 101
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 […]
E-Book | Pistachio Ganache Recipes
Some ingredients… we just can’t resist coming back to. Chef Melissa wanted to celebrate the flavors that have inspired and defined her creations by releasing a series of handbooks made to come along with you in your own creative journey. On this first handbook, Chef Melissa shares the many possibilities behind the “green gold” of […]
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, […]
Glossy Bonbon Shells with Natural Colors
Join Chef Melissa as she delves into the incredible world of colorful and shiny bonbons. The highlight of this class is that she will be using ONLY homemade natural cocoa butter colors. She will share all of her tricks and techniques for creating incredible designs using sponges, tape and the airbrush, as well as her […]
Caramelized Nuts
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 […]
Enrobed Bonbons
So you want to master enrobed bonbons? You’ve clicked on the right class! In this comprehensive class, Chef Melissa Coppel covers everything you need to know to make: -Impeccably coated bonbons. -With delicious ganaches. -And a flawless finish. Here you will discover every step of the enrobed bonbon-making process: from how to perfectly emulsify your […]