Blond Dulcey 35% Chocolate Fèves from Valrhona

Richer than white chocolate, creamier than milk chocolate and more mellow than dark chocolate, Blond Dulcey is in a category of its own and fans of dulce de leche will appreciate its delicate caramel-like flavor.

Valrhona’s signature fèves—flat, oval-shaped discs of cocoa butter-rich couverture chocolate—are specially designed for even melting and tempering, making it easier to achieve glossy glazes, ganaches and patisserie-style bonbons and truffles for both professional and home bakers alike. Plus, their individual pieces mean you don’t need to spend time chopping like you would a standard baking bar. 

A happy accident, Blond Dulcey was unintentionally invented by pastry chef and Valrhona Creative Director Frédéric Bau when he mistakenly left his batch of white chocolate heating in the bain-marie for too long. The result, eventually perfected after eight years of honing, was a delicate chocolate with notes of shortbread and caramelized milk. 

How to use

With a tapered shape designed for optimal melting and tempering, Blonde Dulcey fèves are ideal for airy mousse, silky pot de creme, and enrobing truffles and other confections. Try making a blonde chocolate ganache tart or a carrot cake with blond chocolate buttercream frosting. Blond Dulcey can also be swapped into any recipe that calls for dark, milk and especially white chocolate, so let your creativity run wild.  

About the producer

Since its founding in 1922, Valrhona has been a chocolate industry leader driven by innovation and beloved by professional pastry chefs and bakers worldwide. Their commitment to quality doesn’t just mean great flavor, but social responsibility as well. A certified B corporation, Valrhona works directly with cocoa farmers and invests in these communities to pave a path toward both environmental and economic sustainability.