Inclusions in couverture

[tralfaz]

I'm a chocolate hobbyist letting my mind wander.  I want to add some texture to a whipped meltaway center.  I'll probably try it tomorrow but I'm wondering how it might work or if there are any pitfalls.  Maybe crushed spun sugar or praline powder.  Maybe crushed crêpes dentelle or cereal, maybe crushed nuts.    I may try to roll the centers in the crunchy things or go simple and just fold them into the centers.  I'm hand dipping.

 

Anyone ever try using inclusions in a couverture?

Edited November 27, 2021 by tralfaz (log)

[Kerry Beal]

1 hour ago, tralfaz said:

I'm a chocolate hobbyist letting my mind wander.  I want to add some texture to a whipped meltaway center.  I'll probably try it tomorrow but I'm wondering how it might work or if there are any pitfalls.  Maybe crushed spun sugar or praline powder.  Maybe crushed crêpes dentelle or cereal, maybe crushed nuts.    I may try to roll the centers in the crunchy things or go simple and just fold them into the centers.  I'm hand dipping.

 

Anyone ever try using inclusions in a couverture?

You can add crunchy things to meltaway that has only fat and no liquid. 

 

[tralfaz]

Well I ended up folding spun sugar into the meltaway.  It felt a little like mixing glue and steel wool, but the final product works.  The texture is really nice, light foamy meltaway with a subtle tingling crunch.   Much more delicate than crushed candy/caramelized sugar.  I spooned out little lumps before it set, it really can't be piped.  It's very sweet, so it'll work best with a meltaway that isn't very sweet such as bittersweet.