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Master mel ting the fèves

Master melting the Inspiration fève

Inspiration fèves can be melted in two different ways, but never add water or any other liquid : 

  • In the microwave: set the microwave to 450 W maximum. Stir every minute until the fèves have fully melted. 
     
  • In a bain-marie: Bring the water to a simmer, then remove the pan from the heat. Place the bowl containing the Inspiration on the pan and stir until the fèves have completely melted. 

    Warning: the temperature of the Inspiration fèves must never exceed 45°C when melting. 
Master the art of temperin

Master the art of temperin

Tempering using the seeding method:

  • Melt two thirds of the Inspiration at 45°C and then add the remaining unmelted third.
  • Start mixing by hand, then using a hand blender. 

The Inspiration is now tempered. 

Master crunchy coating

Master crunchy coating

  • Melt the Inspiration at 45°C and add the grape seed oil. Mix well.
    For example: for 200g of Inspiration, add 20g of grape seed oil, i.e. 10% of the total weight of Inspiration.
  • For this glaze, make sure the temperature is between 35 and 40°C.
  • Then pour the mixture onto a frozen product so that it freezes immediately. 
Master Inspiration ganache

Master Inspiration ganache

The starting process is identical to that of traditional ganache :

  • Mix the ganache with a hand blender as soon as possible to stabilise the emulsion. 
  • For a tart, pour the ganache directly into the tart case and leave to set for a few hours.
  • For other preparations, like macarons for example, let the ganache crystallise for at least three hours before use.
Find the right pairings, ingredients and tastes

Find the right pairings, ingredients and tastes

  • Passion Fruit Inspiration: tropical fruit, rum, strawberries, DULCEY 35% chocolate.
  • Yuzu Inspiration: citrus fruit, nuts, AZELIA35% milk chocolate.
  • Strawberry Inspiration: pistachio, vanilla, red berries, IVOIRE 35% white chocolate.
  • Raspberry Inspiration: red berries, lemon, pistachio, MANJARI 64% dark chocolate. 

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