Chocolate (dark, milk, couverture)

chocolate / couverture

Flavor and role

Chocolate made from cocoa mass, cocoa butter and sugar. Couverture has a higher cocoa butter content, so it melts well and sets smooth, ideal for coating and desserts.

Typical dishes and uses

Dubai chocolate, s'mores, ganache, brownies, chocolate fondant

Substitutes

30g dark chocolate = 3 tbsp cocoa powder + 1 tbsp butter + 1 tbsp sugar. Bar chocolate works for coating but is less glossy.

Storage

Sealed in a cool, dark place at 15–18°C: dark 1 year, milk 6–8 months. Refrigerating can cause bloom, a whitish surface.

Main countries

Belgium · Switzerland · France

Used in this book

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Updated 2026-10-10