DURATION

1 Hour 7 Minutes

PRICE

Pre-crystallization or Tempering 101 Class

Original price was: $300 (USD).Current price is: $200 (USD).

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COURSE

On Demand Class

Chocolate Pre-crystallization or Tempering 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 this a truly essential skill.

But chocolate senses fear: if you're just a few degrees off, or use the wrong agitation, or try a different type of chocolate, poof! You have to start all over again. 

In this on-demand class, we want to give you a solid foundation to help you master the backbone technique of chocolate making and give you simpler tempering alternatives.

From learning how to do table-top pre-crystallization, to using creamy cocoa butter, to finding your way around a tempering machine, we go over all the key techniques for making flawless chocolate.

Of course, all of this is paired with a detailed explanation of the theory behind pre-crystallization and the polymorphic nature of cocoa butter.

Whether you're looking to start your chocolate journey off on the right foot - or you're a seasoned chocolatier looking to perfect the most basic but essential skill in our craft - this course will be a valuable contribution to your creative process.

Enroll now and become a chocolate master!

PROGRAM
  • The Composition of Cacao Butter (Polymorphism and Beta V crystals).
  • The Pre-Crystallization or Tempering of Chocolate: Theory and our favorite, fuzz-free methods.
  • Chocolate Chart.

 

What is included in the recipe?

  • Lifetime access to the class video.
  • Recipe book in PDF format including detailed methods, percentages, and the shelf life of each product.
  • Tools and equipment list with hyperlinks to the websites where we bought all our utensils.
  • Digital photo of the product/products made during class.

 

Recommendations and rules:

  • You will have lifetime access to the class video, recipe book, tools and equipment list, and photos.
  • Our On-Demand Class Videos are meant to be Demo style, we do not expect students to cook with us. We feel this is the best way to get the most out of our experience together.