Hazelnut and White Chocolate Glaze

In the world of haute patisserie, glaze is much more than a simple coating: it is the final touch to seduce both the eyes and the palate. However, achieving a perfect glaze is a real challenge even for the most experienced professionals. The texture, shine, and stability depend on a precise selection of ingredients and, above all, absolute control of temperatures at each stage of the process.

For this hazelnut and white chocolate glaze recipe, we opted for Pectin Nappage X58, an ingredient that allows us to obtain a silky texture and a clean cut, in addition to guaranteeing excellent stability in display cases and during service. Pectin, traditionally associated with jams and jellies, is revealed here as an ally in the world of glazes without animal gelatin.

As a base, we have selected a superior quality hazelnut paste, which provides depth and character, and Valrhona’s Opalys chocolate, known for its milky profile and delicate sweetness.

The real challenge lies in mastering temperatures: from melting the chocolate to the exact moment of pouring the glaze over the piece. A few degrees more or less can make the difference between a shiny and an opaque finish, between a fluid and an overly dense texture.