The Culinary Institute of America
Captivating Confections DVD Series
$120.00
$200.00
The Captivating Confections DVD Series includes a set of three DVDs: Filled Chocolates, Hand-formed Chocolates, and Brittles & More.
Filled Chocolates:
There are two main advantages to making your own confections—freshness and the ability to customize flavors and textures. During this program you will:
- Discover the proper way to melt, temper, handle, mold, and decorate chocolates
- Explore the artistry of piping, filling, and sealing the chocolates
- Learn to create high-quality chocolates
Hand-formed Chocolates:
Making your own confections is a way of putting your operation one-step ahead of the competition. In this video you will:
- Learn the art of preparing cream ganache and butter ganache
- Discover the finer points of working with chocolate and all the steps in making truffles, as well as knackerli and rochers
Brittles and More:
There is no better way to show your guests that you care about what you are doing than by giving them hand-made candies. In this video you will:
- Create a variety of liquid, soft, and firm candies such as caramels, nut brittles, dragées, and fondant
- Develop useful candy-making techniques and methods
