Chocolate Making Adventure at Dallas Chocolate Classes
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Discover the art of artisan chocolates at Dallas Chocolate Classes with chocolatier Zach Townsend. This engaging, hands-on workshop is perfect for chocolate lovers eager to craft their own confections and learn the secrets behind French-style truffles.
Hands-On Chocolate Truffle Rolling!™
A guided tasting that ends in a fun hands-on truffle rolling experience!
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About This Adventure
Join chocolatier Zach Townsend for an engaging journey into the world of artisan chocolates! Experience a guided tasting, challenge your palate, and learn to craft exquisite French-style chocolate truffles. With hands-on participation and personalized bonbon boxes to take home, this event promises a deliciously memorable experience for all chocolate lovers!
A guided journey PLUS DEMO, that ends in a fun hands-on French-style chocolate truffle rolling experience for your group - led by chocolatier and pastry chef, Zach Townsend
About
In this hands-on event, participants are guided through an enlightening tasting of artisan, premium chocolates of varying cacao percentages and flavor profiles, including local bean-to-bar chocolates! Chef Zach will keep it fun and interactive by asking questions along the way to challenge the group's perceptions and knowledge about chocolate and to test their taste buds to see how well the group can detect flavor nuances compared to others in the group! Who will win the Super Taster recognition? After learning about chocolate’s natural flavors, your expertise in chocolate truffle making will be taken to the next level!
Next, Chef Zach will demonstrate, along with audience volunteer assistants, techniques for making the perfect chocolate ganache (and everyone gets to taste!) in preparation for the truffle rolling. The program then becomes hands-on as participants don chocolatier gloves, are paired together to create their own “chocolate shop,” and roll and decorate their French-style chocolate truffles for each person to take home in their chocolate-colored bonbon boxes—along with copies of the recipes for everyone!
Adventure Tips
Stay Hydrated
Drink plenty of water during the class to stay refreshed while working with chocolate.
Arrive Early
Arrive 10 minutes early to settle in and get comfortable before the session begins.
Bring an Apron
Wear comfortable clothing and consider bringing an apron for mess-free participation.
Enjoy the Process
Take your time and enjoy each step—this is about learning and having fun, not just the finished product.
Local Insights
Wildlife
- Birds such as sparrows and cardinals often frequent the area.
- Squirrels can be seen during breaks outside the venue.
History
Dallas has a rich culinary history that includes a long tradition of artisan food crafts, making it an ideal setting for chocolate-making workshops.
Conservation
Dallas Chocolate Classes emphasizes sourcing quality ingredients responsibly, supporting sustainable cocoa farming and local producers.
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Comfortable Clothing
Wear casual, easy-to-move-in clothes that you don't mind getting a little chocolate on.
Apron
Bring an apron or wear clothes you don’t mind potentially staining.
Reusable Container
Use to carry home your handcrafted chocolates securely.
Notebook and Pen
Capture flavor ideas or additional recipes and tips learned during the class.