DK Chocolate

Indulge your inner chocoholic with Chocolate, a decadent and in-depth exploration of the world's favourite sweet treat. Unwrap the secrets of chocolate with bean-to-bar expert Dom Ramsey, discover how to actually taste chocolate, and learn to how to make your own, unique homemade chocolate bars. This book goes beyond the usual collections of recipes to explain how the phenomenon that is chocolate took over the world and how to truly appreciate its flavours. Trace the history of chocolate through the centuries, and follow its journey around the globe, from cacao plants in Cameroon and Costa Rica, to luxury chocolatiers in Europe. Learn how to choose the right type of chocolate for the right occasion, and follow the professionals' step-by-step masterclasses on how to work with chocolate successfully. Then put your skills into practice with off-the-scale indulgent recipes from the world's best chocolatiers. Try Paul A. Young's brownie's with sea salt caramel, Edd Kimber's chocolate bundts, or Bruno Breillet's macarons. Whip up a Guatamalan-spiced hot chocolate, or a decadent chocolate cocktail. There are recipes for chocolate truffles, chocolate cakes, chocolate mousse, tortes, tarts, cookies, sorbet, ice cream and even savoury dishes - all perfect for the confirmed chocaholic.