A whole new perspective on one of the world's best-loved indulgences... chocolate!
In Chocolate, world-renowned chocolatiers Dominique and Cindy Duby offer up this much-loved ingredient in many amazing manifestations -- from hot chocolate to chocolate cake, chocolate sauce to profiteroles, truffles to tortes, and mousses to milkshakes. After the success of Creme Brulee, the first book in the Definitive Kitchen Classics series, the Dubys deliver even more decadence by putting their unique spin on all the chocolate classics. Before the Dubys inspire dessert lovers to experiment with chocolate in its many forms, they explore how chocolate is made, basic ingredients and equipment to have at the ready, tempering techniques, and many more tips and tricks for cooking and baking with chocolate. These mouthwatering, classic desserts with a twist are guaranteed to make an impact. Each recipe in Chocolate is tested to perfection in the Dubys' own culinary studio and accompanied with a full-page color photograph. Wine pairing suggestions round out this definitive guide.
Satisfy your chocolate cravings with:
Raspberry Hot Dark Chocolate -- Light and Liquid
Milk Chocolate Ginger Panna Cotta -- Mousses and Creams
Roasted Peanuts and Cream Brownies -- Wedges and Slices
Crispy Warm Chocolate Ravioli -- Bites and Treats
Four Spices Cocoa Nib Truffles -- Ganaches and Pralines
Dominique and Cindy Duby are the chefs and owners of DC DU BY Wild Sweets, a critically acclaimed chocolateatelier and virtual boutique that has emerged as one of North America's finest artisanal chocolatiers. They are the authors of Creme Brulee, Wild Sweets Chocolate, and Wild Sweets: Exotic Dessert and Wine Pairings.