La Maison
du Chocolate

by Robert Linxe
with Michele Carles

Every exquisite delicacy created by world-renowned La Maison du Chocolate is unrivaled chocolate perfection.

Made only of the purest, freshest ingredients, legendary chocolatier Robert Linxe's mouthwatering confections are noble, artistic creations that capture the essence of chocolate in its truest form and exalt its taste in every memorable, undiluted bite.

Features:

• Chocolate profiteroles
• Tender chocolate cake
• Chocolate and whipped cream crepes
• Extra-rich chocolate brownies
• Iced Chocolate
• Chocolate truffles
• Florentines
• Chocolate-dipped fruit
• Five varieties of chocolate mousse
• And much, much more!

Now, for the first time ever, Linxe reveals his bewitching chocolate dessert recipes and chocolate-making knowledge in this sumptuously photographed volume. Here, he shares his philosophy, his vision as artisan-creator, his high standards of quality, and his chocolate innovations and secrets—all of which have become the hallmarks of La Maison du Chocolate.

From the selection of the bean to the creation of elaborate chocolate creams, Linxe's work is nothing short of symphonic: it combines a subtle mixture of imagination and expertise, evocative harmonies, and passion.

With 65 recipes—all of which are beautifully photographed and explained step-by-step—this impressive volume is the definitive word on the subject!

Contents

• Introduction
• Cookies, Candies, and Other Sweet Things
• Tarts, Pastries, and Other Baked Goods
• Cakes
• Creams, Mousses, Custards, and Soufflés
• Frozen Desserts and Beverages
• Basics

Conversions Chart and Suppliers
Recipe Index

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