Cocoa Sablé

This elegant plant‑based sablé cookie balances deep cocoa richness with a warm, nutty filling that layers roasted almonds, toasted coconut, caramelized sugar, and the smooth intensity of Fleur de Cao 70%. The chocolate’s balanced cocoa notes support the creamy gianduja‑style texture while keeping the flavor bold without overwhelming the delicate bite of the cookie. As Chef Paul Yochum explains, “The toasted almonds and coconut bring a warm, nutty depth that pairs naturally with the smooth intensity of Callebaut Fleur de Cao 70%. Its balanced cocoa notes help the filling stay bold without overwhelming the delicate texture of the cookies. The result is a small, elegant bite with a tropical aroma, a gentle crunch, and a lingering chocolate finish that feels both familiar and elevated.” The final enrobing in Fleur de Cao 70% adds a refined snap, rounding out a bite‑sized indulgence that is both plant‑based and premium.
Level:
Medium
Makes:
20 Cookies
Shelf life:
5 Days
Conservation:
Room Temperature

Plant-Based Sablée​

Ingredients: Plant-Based Sablée​

  • 2.4 lb
    pastry flour
  • 13.7 oz
    powdered sugar
  • 11.5 oz
    water
  • 1.4 lb
    coconut oil

Preparation: Plant-Based Sablée​

  1. Sift together dry ingredients into mixer bowl.​
  2. With a paddle attachment, mix melted coconut oil and water into dry ingredients until dough is uniform.​
  3. Between two sheets of parchment paper, roll dough to 4mm.​
  4. Cut dough into 45mm circles and place on a baking tray lined with a silicone mat.​
  5. Bake at 320°F/160°F for 10 minutes.

Coconut Almond Filling ​

Ingredients: Coconut Almond Filling ​

Preparation: Coconut Almond Filling ​

  1. Roast almonds and coconut at 320°F/160°C until evenly golden.​
  2. Caramelize sugar to 365°F/185°C. Pour over split vanilla beans and fleur de sel. Cool completely. Break into pieces.​
  3. Transfer roasted almonds, coconut and caramel pieces into a Robot Coupe. Grind to desired consistency. Transfer to a large bowl.​
  4. Add melted cocoa butter and FLEUR DE CAO 70%, stirring to combine.​
  5. Temper gianduja to 82°F/28°C and pipe on top of cooled Sablé rounds. Top with a second round to create a sandwich cookie.​
  6. Enrobe in FLEUR DE CAO 70%

Caramel Cake​

Ingredients: Caramel Cake​

  • 8.7 oz
    Egg
  • 7.1 oz
    caramel powder
  • 8.7 oz
    Isigny butter
  • 0.1 oz
    salt
  • 8.7 oz
    cake flour
  • 0.3 oz
    baking powder
  • 0.8 oz
    Chai tea leaves

Preparation: Caramel Cake​

  1. In a blender, combine egg, caramel powder and melted butter. Process until smooth. Add salt, cake flour, baking powder and finely ground tea. Process again just until smooth and uniform in color.​
  2. Roughly chop SILKY GHANA 40% and fold into the cake batter.​
  3. Pour into a parchment-lined half-sheet pan.​
  4. Bake at 330°F/165°C for 5-6 minutes or until just set.​
  5. Allow to cool completely before cutting into two 40cm x 30cm rectangles.

Milk Chocolate Banana Crémeux​

Ingredients: Milk Chocolate Banana Crémeux​

  • 6.8 oz
    caramel powder
  • 10.1 oz
    heavy cream
  • 6.8 oz
    Banana purée
  • 0.1 oz
    salt
  • 0.2 oz
    Prova Vanilla Bean Paste
  • 1.9 oz
    egg yolks
  • 1.1 oz
    Gelatin mass 5:1
  • 3.2 oz
    Cream cheese

Preparation: Milk Chocolate Banana Crémeux​

  1. Combine caramel powder, cream, purée, salt and vanilla bean paste in a saucepan. Warm over medium heat until the mixture reaches 140°F/60°C.​
  2. Temper yolks into hot dairy mixture and bring to a final temperature of 183°F/84°C, whisking constantly.​
  3. Pour over SILKY GHANA 40% and cream cheese. Emulsify until smooth with an immersion blender.​
  4. Cast 600g over one layer of Caramel Cake. Place the second layer of cake on top and transfer to blast freezer to set.