Decadent Candy Bars
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 […]
Turn Leftovers into Delicious Products!
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 […]
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, […]
Chocolate Enrobing 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 […]
Tarts by Garuharu | Exotic Caramel & Tropical Tarts
Let Chef Yun Eunyoung, the mastermind behind Garuharu Seoul, take you behind the details and careful attention to technique and food science that go into two of her stunning tarts. In this class, you will learn how to make her signature Exotic Eggless Caramel Tart, which combines a crunchy coconut streusel, a blond chocolate mousse, […]
Coconut and Passion Fruit Enrobed Bonbons
Coconut and passion fruit are one of those duos that stand out for their deliciousness. These two tropical fruits always create a tangy, nutty, and texture-rich flavor profile worthy of the most delicious desserts. This two-layer enrobed bonbon plays with a toasted coconut almond marzipan (one of Chef Melissa’s favorite confections) and a milk and […]
Recipe Versatility
A great recipe can go a long way. Nothing beats taking our favorite confections and seeing how many new products we can make with them. In this Recipe Versatility class, Chef Melissa Coppel mixes and matches three of her favorite preparations –ganaches, marshmallows, and caramels– and rearranges them into 5 distinctive and flavorful recipes. Discover […]
Bean to Bar Chocolate Bars
Just when we start to think that there is little we can do to further expand the possibilities of a great chocolate bar, Olivier Fernández comes to the rescue. Fernández is one of the most knowledgeable bean-to-bar chocolatiers in Spain. His love for field research in cacao farms, his extensive technical knowledge, and his keen […]
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 […]
Sophisticated Chocolate Decorations: Flowers
Decorate anything with Frank Haasnoot’s detailed chocolate flowers, and it will undoubtedly stand out. The technique behind his flowers is so perfect, it’s hard to distinguish these chocolate flowers from real, fresh ones. In this class, Chef Haasnoot will help you master all the steps to create stunning chocolate roses and chrysanthemums. These are […]