Accept the challenge and learn how to make a magnificent cocoa glaze, a reconstructed dough, a praline and a chocolate mousse, and assemble them into an elegant Hazelnut tartlet with a rich nutty flavor.
LEARN HOW TO MAKE THE HAZELNUT TARTLET UNDER THE GUIDANCE OF THE PROFESSIONAL CHEF
FREE 4-DAY ONLINE COURSE
HAZELNUT TARTLET CHALLENGE
Accept the challenge and learn how to make a magnificent cocoa glaze, a reconstructed dough, a praline and a chocolate mousse, and assemble them into an elegant Hazelnut tartlet with a rich nutty flavor.
Analysis of the works of the challenge participants Format: Chef's live comments + discussion
Contest: Analysis of the challenge participants works
Presentation of The KICA - ÉCOLE DUCASSE ENSP Online Certification Program
Coatings for modern pastries: glazes, nappage, velour
Q&A session
Theoretical module:
Preparing the cocoa glaze
Making the almond shortcrust pastry
Making the reconstructed dough
Preparing the lime, ginger and milk chocolate mousse
Preparing the hazelnut and almond praline
Making 2 types of chocolate décor
Making the neutral glaze
Assembling and decorating the tartlet
Practical module:
DAY 1
Follow this link to create a personal account on our training platform and receive the webinar materials
Make and assemble the Hazelnut tartlet using the PDF recipe and video lessons in your personal account.
Individual work:
DAY 2
Prepare the cocoa glaze ~ 30 min. + 12 hours for it to set in the fridge
Make the almond shortcrust pastry ~ 30 min. + 2-3 hours for it to freeze in the freezer
Make the reconstructed dough ~ 40 min.
Prepare the hazelnut and almond praline ~ 1 hour + 2-3 hours for it to freeze in the freezer
Prepare the lime, ginger and milk chocolate mousse ~ 1 hour
Make the neutral glaze ~ 30 min. + 12 hours for it to set in the fridge
Make and assemble the Hazelnut tartlet using the PDF recipe and video lessons in your personal account.
Individual work:
DAY 3
Prepare the chocolate décor ~ 30 min.
Assemble and decorate the tartlet ~ 30 min.
Take photos of the finished tartlet and its cut to participate in the contest and email them to us
Discussion of the works:
DAY 4
Analysis of the strengths and weaknesses of the tartlets prepared by the webinar participants
Contest results:
Winners' announcement and certification
Presentation of The KICA - ÉCOLE DUCASSE ENSP Online Certification Program
Those who want to make their first tartlet under the guidance of a professional pastry chef and learn how to work with a tartlet base, mousse and glaze, as well as understand the basics of professional pastry and build a successful career or business in the pastry industry.
THIS CHALLENGE IS FOR
Everyone who wants to master professional pastries
WHAT MAKES THIS CHALLENGE SPECIAL
During the live webinar you receive pastry theory about coatings for modern pastries: glazes, nappage, velour.
Familiarize yourself with different types of coatings and rules of glazing without lumps and cracks on the pastry surface.
Learn how to stabilize the glaze and how to work with gelatine.
Together with a professional pastry chef Aleksandr Trofimenkov you will analyze the most common mistakes when making tartlets and get chef's tips and tricks for improving your pastry.
The Chef offers you a professional Hazelnut tartlet recipe that combines an elegant appearance and a delightful nutty taste.
Enjoy making the exquisite Hazelnut tartlet under the guidance of the professional pastry chef!
Every minute of your time is well invested
You obtain professional pastry knowledge from the KICA Academy
You will make the Hazelnut tartlet using professional techniques, high-quality video lessons, a PDF recipe and the chef's feedback on the live webinar.
Step by step, under the chef's guidance, you will make a cocoa glaze, an almond shortcrust pastry, a reconstructed dough, a hazelnut and almond praline and a lime, ginger and milk chocolate mousse, and assemble them into an elegant Hazelnut tartlet with a rich taste and luxurious appearance!
Practice based on foolproof training materials
COURSE MATERIALS
A detailed PDF recipe that will stay with you forever
A personal account on the KICA learning platform
Instructor support
8 video lessons
Best Hazelnut tartlet contest
Live webinars + recordings
Follow this link to create your personal account and get the course materials
Tartlet base:
Mousse:
Zester, silicone spatula
Bowl, strainer
Hand blender
Measuring cup
Planetary mixer with a whisk attachment
Pastry bag, Offset spatula
Pastry tip d=8 mm
Silikomart SF243 silicone mold
Praline:
TOOLS AND INGREDIENTS
The tools you need to make the Hazelnut tartlet:
The ingredients you need to make the Hazelnut tartlet:
Planetary mixer with a paddle attachment
Plastic scraper
Cling film, grater
Perforated silicone mat
Perforated baking tray
Knife, tablespoon
Cake ring d=7.5 cm
Tablespoon, Silicone spatula
Ingredients:
· Sugar · Whipping cream 35% · Flour 9-10.5% protein · Water · Butter 82% · Milk chocolate gianduja · Dark chocolate Barry Callebaut · Butter 82% · Toasted almonds · Toasted hazelnuts · Milk chocolate Cacao Barry 40% · Icing sugar · Cocoa powder
Grams:
280 250 200 150 110 200 200 110 95 95 85 80 65
Ingredients:
· Dark chocolate Barry Callebaut 811 · Whole eggs · Ginger juice · Almond powder · Glucose syrup · Milk 3.2% · Powdered gelatine 200 Bloom · Cocoa butter · Sea salt · Pectin NH · Zest of half a lime Citric acid powder
Grams:
60 40 35 30 44 25 14 6 3.5 2 1 0.1
Coating and decorating:
Saucepan, glazing rack
Heat-resistant spatula
Measuring cup, sieve, whisk
Hand blender, strainer
Cling film, Parisian spoon
Frozen baking sheet, cornet
Metal scraper, offset spatula
Small pastry brush, knife
Saucepan
Silicone spatula
Silicone mat
Food processor
Measuring cup
Silikomart SF053 hemisphere molds d=5 cm
Baking tray
Brand Сhef and tutor of the International Culinary Academy KICA
From the very beginning, the chef sets the standards for his students' creations. This is done so as to ensure their products are of the highest quality and are ready to decorate the showcases of the most demanding pastry shops.
Beginning his pastry journey in Kyiv, Aleksandr started his career at the city's acclaimed patisserie, Honey. He subsequently trained at The National School of Pastry (ENSP), one of the most esteemed pastry schools in France.
Aleksandr then went on to Dubai to conduct his biggest project yet - launching and managing the large-scale production of luxury pastries for a grand patisserie.
Drawing on his wealth of experience and expertise, Aleksandr tutors in the mastery of world-class patisserie.With Aleksandr as your mentor, you can trust that you are being taught by the best.
PROVE YOUR SKILLS: GET A CERTIFICATE OF SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION IF YOU COMPLY WITH ALL THE CHALLENGE CONDITIONS
*The certificate is issued in English.
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The duration of the challenge is 4 days. On the first day, we will meet at the live webinar, the second and the third days will be dedicated to individual work and on the fourth day you will be able to join the final webinar.
After the first live webinar, we provide access to the video lessons for making the Hazelnut tartlet.
You will get:
1. A detailed PDF recipe with artistic photos of the final product and its cut.
2. Tutor support. You can ask the tutor any question related to the webinar.
3. 8 detailed video classes available during the 4-day webinar on our training platform + 1 further day until September 10th, 2021 14:00 London time.
4. A webinar recording, available until September 10th, 2021 14:00 London time.
Each day of the challenge you will receive homework to complete.
The second and the third days of the challenge are dedicated to individual work. On these days you will finish making the tartlet and get ready to submit the work and participate in the competition.
On the last fourth day of the webinar, after receiving photos of your work, the tutor announces the winner and presents valuable prizes.
You will have access to the video lessons until October 22th, 2021 14:00 London time. All materials will be stored in your personal account on the KICA learning platform.
Webinar recordings and access to the training materials for 3 months can be purchased additionally.
To join the webinar, you will need access to the internet from a mobile device or a desktop computer. And also some free time to make the Hazelnut tartlet.
All challenge participants have access to the learning platform where they can ask questions and exchange impressions and experiences.
Professional pastry chef and KICA tutor Aleksandr Trofimenkov will answer all your questions related to the Hazelnut tartlet during the live webinars.
You can contact our technical support in the event of any technical issues via +38 068 86 315 86
After the challenge has started, you will find the Hazelnut tartlet recipe on the KICA training platform. Register for the challenge and log in to the KICA learning platform to get the Hazelnut tartlet recipe and all webinar materials:
The 1 winner + 10 best works receive certificates of successful webinar completion.
To participate in the competition for the best work, you need to make the Hazelnut tartlet according to the recipe and video classes, take pictures of the finished tartlet and its cut, and email them to us at free-marathon@kica-academy.com before 09:00 London time October 21th, on the fourth day of the challenge.
Check the lists of tools and ingredients for making the Hazelnut tartlet by following the link:
The duration of the challenge is 4 days. On the first day, we will meet at the live webinar, the second and the third days will be dedicated to individual work and on the fourth day you will be able to join the final webinar.
After the first live webinar, we provide access to the video lessons for making the Hazelnut tartlet.
You will get:
1. A detailed PDF recipe with artistic photos of the final product and its cut.
2. Tutor support. You can ask the tutor any question related to the webinar.
3. 8 detailed video classes available during the 4-day webinar on our training platform + 1 further day until September 10th, 2021 14:00 London time.
4. A webinar recording, available until September 10th, 2021 14:00 London time.
Each day of the challenge you will receive homework to complete.
The second and the third days of the challenge are dedicated to individual work. On these days you will finish making the tartlet and get ready to submit the work and participate in the competition.
On the last fourth day of the webinar, after receiving photos of your work, the tutor announces the winner and presents valuable prizes.
You will have access to the video lessons until October 22th, 2021 14:00 London time. All materials will be stored in your personal account on the KICA learning platform.
Webinar recordings and access to the training materials for 3 months can be purchased additionally.
To join the webinar, you will need access to the internet from a mobile device or a desktop computer. And also some free time to make the Hazelnut tartlet.
All challenge participants have access to the learning platform where they can ask questions and exchange impressions and experiences.
Professional pastry chef and KICA tutor Aleksandr Trofimenkov will answer all your questions related to the Hazelnut tartlet during the live webinars.
You can contact our technical support in the event of any technical issues via +38 068 86 315 86
After the challenge has started, you will find the Hazelnut tartlet recipe on the KICA training platform. Register for the challenge and log in to the KICA learning platform to get the Hazelnut tartlet recipe and all webinar materials:
The 1 winner + 10 best works receive certificates of successful webinar completion.
To participate in the competition for the best work, you need to make the Hazelnut tartlet according to the recipe and video classes, take pictures of the finished tartlet and its cut, and email them to us at free-marathon@kica-academy.com before 09:00 London time October 21th, on the fourth day of the challenge.