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October 2022

Celebrate Pumpkin cheesecake day with these three great products for making and showcasing that delicious pumpkin cheesecake!! The American metalcraft ten-inch springform cake pan is essential for any baked items that are going to be sliced. The pan is plated in a non-corrosive tin that will allow for even heat distribution which leads to even cooking. The bottom has a textured finish that will allow for air flow and prevent unwanted dark spots. The side is removeable, simply unhook the latch and never worry about trying to force the cake out of a traditional pan again. Matfer Bourgeat Flexipan mini muffin/ cupcake mold is a must have for making individual mini desserts. Made of a durable food-grade silicone based woven […]

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Recipes

Milk Chocolate Mousse

Ingredients: 4 eggs 3 sheets of 180 Bloom Gelatin Sheets 15 ml Baileys Irish Cream 350 g Milk Chocolate 100 g Semi-Sweet Chocolate 946 ml heavy cream Cooking method: Make whipped cream using the heavy cream and set in a cool place Heat the chocolate in the microwave using intervals of 30 seconds, stirring in between to prevent the chocolate from burning until melted (usually 3 to 4 cycles) Bloom the Gelatin in cold water On a double boiler whisk the eggs until they double in volume Add in the bloomed gelatin and whisk until dissolved Add the melted chocolate to the eggs and whisk to combine Add the Baileys Irish Cream, again whisk until incorporated Using a rubber spatula […]

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April 2022

Come celebrate National Chocolate Mousse Day with this month’s top picks. The American Metalcraft Stainless Steel mixing bowls are what I use for two applications of the chocolate mousse. The first application is over the double boiler to whip the eggs. The second is folding the mousse all together. These bowls are made from high-quality stainless steel that will prevent rust or corrosion. These bowls are built for withstanding both hot and cold temperatures and come in ten sizes that range from 21 to 576 ounces. For melting chocolate, I use the Cambro 2Qt. High Heat Amber Measuring Cup.  There is a handle which makes pouring easy and the side allows for a rubber spatula to get all the chocolate out to ensure […]

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Lava Cake

Ingredients: 100 g Dark Chocolate 50 g Granulated Sugar 3 Eggs 50g All purpose Flour 90 g Butter I like to melt my chocolate using a microwave. 30 seconds at a time mixing in between. It usually takes about a minute to 90 seconds. Cooking Method: Melt the chocolate in a bowl Using a blender, mix the sugar, eggs and flour Keep the blender on low speed, pour in the melted chocolate and blend until incorporated Blend in the butter Let chill for a half hour Bake at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for about 15 minutes. Yields: 3

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