As a home baker, the quality of chocolate you choose can elevate your creations from simple treats to gourmet delights. Whether you’re crafting rich brownies, delicate truffles, or decadent cakes, selecting the right chocolate is crucial. In this guide, we’ll explore some of the top chocolate brands favored by professionals and enthusiasts alike, focusing on…
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CHOCOLATE BLOOM : WHAT IT IS AND HOW TO AVOID IT
Chocolate, with its glossy surface and smooth texture is a beloved treat worldwide. But if you’ve ever opened a chocolate bar only to find white or gray streaks on the surface, you’ve encountered a phenomenon known as chocolate bloom. While it may look unappetizing, chocolate bloom is a common and largely harmless issue. Still, it…
How to Reuse Leftover Ganache: 7 Genius Ideas
Let’s talk ganache—the silky, glossy, chocolatey dream that graces everything from elegant layer cakes to truffles. If you’re a baker or dessert enthusiast like me, you’ve probably found yourself with a bowl of leftover ganache more times than you can count. It’s too precious to waste (hello, it’s chocolate!), but sometimes you’re unsure what to…
NATURAL VS DUTCH PROCESSED COCOA POWDER: WHATS THE DIFFERENCE
If you’ve ever stood in the baking aisle wondering which cocoa powder to choose, you’re not alone. Natural cocoa powder and Dutch-processed cocoa powder may look similar, but they have distinct differences that can impact the taste, texture and chemistry of your baked goods. Understanding how each type works—and when to use them—can take your…
HOW TO FLAVOUR GANACHE
If you’ve ever dipped a spoon into a silky, glossy pool of chocolate ganache, you already know the magic it brings to desserts. Rich, smooth and endlessly versatile, ganache can be a glaze, filling, frosting or even the center of a decadent truffle. But what takes ganache from simply delicious to unforgettable? Flavours. Flavoring chocolate…
NO BAKE CHOCOLATE PECAN CHEESECAKE
Indulge in the ultimate dessert experience with this delicious, decadent No Bake Chocolate Pecan Cheesecake recipe. It is a rich creamy dessert that combines timeless and modern flavours into one. It has a buttery, nutty, chocolaty crust that crumbles perfectly with each bite, forming the base for an irresistible fusion of taste and textures. The…
HEALTHY CHOCOLATE MAGNUM
Summer season is here. And, what better way to indulge than with something cool & chocolaty that is also healthy & won’t give you a sugar spike. These healthy chocolate magnum bars are really easy to make & you can have them guilt-free whenever. It is naturally sweetened & refined sugar free, requires no preparation…
CHOCOLATE MOCHI
Let’s talk about mochi—the soft, chewy Japanese dessert that feels like biting into a cloud with a little bounce. Traditionally made from glutinous rice pounded into a smooth, stretchy dough, mochi has been a part of Japanese culture for centuries. It’s one of those magical foods that is as fun to eat as it is…
