Fundamentals of Chocolates
Learn how to handle chocolate like a pro and apply what you learn to classic recipes, as well as to your own creations.
Chocolatier, ice-cream maker, and confectioner
Classic creations that every confectioner must master: truffles, bars, and bonbons
In the following online chocolate course you will learn the basics, like what’s proper chocolate tempering and crystallization for achieving different types of classic chocolates with modern finishes.
We will study the best working and storage conditions so that your finished chocolates can be stored over time without undergoing any adverse changes.
By the end of this course you will be able to:
- know the basic techniques of chocolate making.
- make various types of bonbons.
- make solid and filled chocolate bars.
- make flavored ganaches with different textures.
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Course Syllabus
Course Content
Chapter 2 - Introduction
Chapter 3 - Mendiants
Chapter 4 - Passion Fruit Bonbon
Chapter 5 - Peanut and milk chocolate bonbon
Chapter 6 - Liqueur bonbon
Chapter 7 - Coffee and Dark Chocolate Truffle
Chapter 8 - Caramel Ganache Filled Chocolate Tablet
Chapter 9 - Dark Chocolate Maciza Tablet
Before you go
A course to lose your fear of chocolate making
What you'll learn
You will start by learning the correct way to temper chocolate through two techniques: seeding and tabling. The idea is that you will be able to master the different temperatures of the crystallization curve.
You will see bonbons with marzipan and passion fruit ganache, and another variety with a crunchy peanut texture.
You will also see chocolates filled with liqueur, and discover an interesting way to seal a molded bonbon with a liquid center.
Truffles are present as well. This time they are made with a cold method that will surprise you, and which is definitely a more hygienic and professional way of working.
Who is it for?
This course is aimed at chocolate lovers and professionals who want to increase their skills in working with chocolate and to obtain different products with diverse, flawless finishes.
What you’ll need
- Digital thermometer (laser or probe)
- Silpat
- Metal spatulas
- Angled spatulas
- Silicone spatulas
- Pastry rulers or guides
- Rolling pin
- Pastry bag
- Spray gun with 0.3 or 0.8 needle
- Low pressure compressor
- Pastry comb
- Bonbon mold
- Bar mold
Course recipes
In this course you will learn
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Meet your Instructor
Chocolatier, ice-cream maker, and confectioner
Matías stands out for his talent in pastry and in teaching. He is constantly evolving his knowledge and skills to stay at the forefront of his profession.
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Amazing course, amazing chef. Very well explained