Valrhona Dulcey Crunchy Pearls 35%

�� Product Overview These are puffed biscuit cereal centers coated in Dulcey blond chocolate (35% cocoa, rich in cocoa butter), delivering a buttery, shortbread‑style caramel flavor with a delicate crunch. The composition includes ~11.3% biscuit cereal and ~25–31% cocoa butter, sugar, milk powders, butter, lecithin, vanilla, and a glazed shell for the crisp exterior. �� Key Characteristics Texture & Flavor: Crispy praline-like cereal core with smooth Dulcey coating—flavors reminiscent of shortbread or salted caramel. Use Case: Perfect as a garnish, inclusion, or topping for cold or ambient pastry applications—mousse, ice creams, ganache, baked goods, or confectionery pieces. �� Typical Formats & Availability Commonly available in 3 kg bulk bags (Valrhona SKU: 10840), and smaller formats like 250 g packs in some regions. In Malaysia, you can find them via House of Ingredients, sold in sizes from RM 18.60 up to RM 526.50 depending on weight. ✅ Applications & Pairings Culinary Uses Toppings for plated desserts, tarts, and ice creams—adds crunch and a visual pop. Texture inclusions in chilled desserts like mousse or crémeux. Finishing touches in pastries and chocolaterie—with beautiful golden hue and crisp bite. Flavor Pairings Works well with vanilla, coffee, berries, nuts, and sea salt—especially in fruity or caramel-forward profiles. Complements confections using Dulcey chocolate—macarons, blondies, ganaches, and bars. �� Insights from the Community Users mention these pearls hold up well in high-moisture environments like ice cream, holding crispness even when used as inclusions in frozen treats. Dulcey itself is celebrated as a unique offering—a “fourth chocolate” with toasty caramelized white chocolate flavor, making these pearls versatile and flavorful accents in pastry work. �� Summary Table Attribute Details Coating 35% Dulcey blond chocolate with rich cocoa butter Center Puffed biscuit cereal (~11%) Formats 250 g, 1 kg, 3 kg bulk Best for Garnish, inclusion in cold or ambient desserts Storage Store at ~14–16 °C in a dry, cool space