Chocolate chips are the secret ingredient that can transform ordinary desserts into extraordinary delights. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting your culinary journey, Valrhona's gourmet chips offer the perfect blend of taste and texture to elevate your creations. In this blog, we'll explore the irresistible allure of Valrhona's Milk and Dark Chocolate Chips, share some delectable recipes, and answer common questions to help you make the most of these delightful morsels.
Creative Uses for Dark Chocolate Chips
- Yogurt Topping : Add a handful to your morning yogurt for a sweet start to the day.
- Decorative Touch : Use them as a decorative element on cakes and pastries to add visual appeal.
- Snack Mix : Combine with nuts and dried fruits for a homemade trail mix.
- Ice Cream Mix-In : Stir into vanilla ice cream for a chocolatey twist.
- Baking Ingredient : Incorporate into bread dough for a unique flavor combination.
- Hot Chocolate : Melt into milk for a rich, homemade hot chocolate.
Why choosing Valrhona's Chocolate Chips?
- Our chips are resistant to cooking, avoiding them to completely melt in your creations. For example, they are perfect to use in cookies, muffins, brioches or marbled cakes.
- They can also be used as a decoration in "topping", or add a touch of indulgence in a natural yogurt.
- Their drop shape allows easy dosage, practical and simplified use.
- Their opaque packaging also allows optimal conservation, protected from light, for more sustainable use.
- They are made from high-Quality Ingredients & 100% traceable cocoa supply chain.
- B Corp Certified: Valrhona is recognized for its commitment to social and environmental responsibility.
Discover our chips
Milk Chocolate Chips: A Touch of Indulgence
Our 32% milk chocolate drops present a balanced aromatic profile, with light caramelized notes. They are perfect for your favorite go-to recipes (bars, cookies, muffins, etc.) and for adding a touch of indulgence to your creations.
Milk chocolate chips for all your desserts
Easy to use, milk chocolate chips are perfect in all preparations where you want to bring a chocolate taste but also an irresistible melting texture.
Dark Chocolate : Intense Flavor for Your Creations
These 52% dark chocolate chips will amaze you with their intense taste and melting texture. They are perfect to make your pastries a success and add a touch of indulgence to all your creations.
Chocolate Chips for your pastry creations
Easy to use, the chips are ideal in all preparations where you want to bring a taste of dark chocolate as well as a melting texture. Resistant to cooking, they are often used in cookies, muffins, brioches or marbled cakes, they can also be used as a topping decoration, or add a touch of indulgence to a yogurt.
Inspiration: Delicious Recipes to Try
Ready to unleash your creativity? Here are some mouth-watering recipes featuring Valrhona chocolate chips :
Why don't chocolate chips completely melt and disappear in baked goods ?
Chocolate chips have less cocoa butter, more fiber, and sugar, making them resistant to cooking. This unique composition allows them to maintain their shape during baking, providing a consistent texture in your desserts.
How to store chocolate chips ?
Once the bag is opened, reseal it tightly to preserve it. Just like baking chocolate, chocolate chips should be stored away from heat and humidity. Proper storage prevents the chocolate from turning white. Do not store your crunchy chips and pearls in the refrigerator. The optimal storage temperature is 60.8 to 64.4°F.
Why do chocolate chips sink to the bottom of the cake ?
It's common for chocolate chips to fall to the bottom of the cake, which can be frustrating when cutting and eating! This usually happens due to the weight of the chips, causing them to slide into the cake batter and settle at the bottom. It can also indicate that the batter is too runny. Here are some possible solutions:
- Freeze the Batter : Once your preparation is poured into your mold, place everything in the freezer. This will help stabilize the position of the chips.
- Roll in Flour : Coat the chocolate chips lightly in flour before adding them to the batter. This technique helps them adhere to the batter and prevents sinking.
- Prepare a Denser Batter : Adjust your recipe to create a thicker batter, which can better support the weight of the chips.
What to do with chocolate chips?
Chocolate chips can transform any sweet treat into something extraordinary... Whether you're baking or just looking to add a touch of sweetness to your day, here are some ideas to inspire you :
- Banana Breads: Add chocolate chips to your banana bread for a gooey, chocolatey surprise in every slice.
- Trail Mix: Mix them with nuts and dried fruits for a perfect snack that's both sweet and satisfying.
- Yogurt & Ice-Cream Topping: Sprinkle chocolate chips over yogurt or ice cream for an instant upgrade.
- Chocolate Chip Brioche: Elevate your brioche with a sprinkle of chocolate chips for a luxurious breakfast treat.
- Muffins & Cupcakes: Whether you're baking muffins or cupcakes, chocolate chips are a must-have addition.
- Pancakes: Add them to pancake batter for a breakfast that feels like dessert.
- Cookies (of course): The classic chocolate chip cookie is a timeless favorite that never disappoints.
Anything sweet you have in mind, just add chocolate chips, and it'll ALWAYS make it better!
