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Celebrate the Scoop... gelato day
The 10th European Artisanal Gelato Day takes place on March 24th – and the flavour of the year is sure to be music to your ears. 2022 celebrates the country of Italy, and its chosen flavour Dolce Sinfonia – meaning ‘sweet... more
Spellbinding snitches and wizards
Harry Potter is the biggest-selling book series in history, having sold more than 500 million copies globally. As the world celebrates the 20th anniversary of the famous boy wizard, The Scoop’s talented gelato technicians have opened their Chamber... more
The luck of the Irish
March 17th is a day to celebrate the Emerald Isle and what better way to do it than with a refreshing Guinness sorbet. But, first, a few facts about St Patrick’s Day: St Patrick is the patron saint of Ireland who died on March 17th,... more
Make it a mono
Mono-portions, or mini desserts, are very much on trend and with good reason. Rising obesity rates and an increased focus on healthy eating has prompted chefs and consumers alike to re-evaluate portion sizes, particularly when it comes to calorie-intensive treats.... more
Chocolate soft serve, created by Jersey Dairy, set to be an industry game changer
We’ve been whipping up a frenzy in the world of ice cream this month. We’re very excited to announce the launch of a pioneering new soft serve product which is set to take the ice cream industry by storm. Jersey Dairy Luxury Chocolate Ice... more
Vegan chocolate and pistachio Valentine's tart
60 10 240 Valentine's Day won't be complete without chocolate in some shape or form. Why not try these vegan milk-a-like chocolate and pistachio tarts, easy to make and fabulously delicious. Milk-a-like chocolate mousse Ingredients 165g water (1)... more
Create products that truly stand out from the crowd with Chocolatree's innovative collection
Want to make your products truly stand out from the crowd? Our new chocolate décor range is the perfect solution for chocolatiers and bakers looking to customise their creations. The 80-strong listing of Chocolatree products comprises an... more
Belcolade Cacao-Trace. A sustainable future for chocolate
As a nation, we’re all striving to ‘do our bit’ to make the world a better place. We’re taking personal action to live sustainably and making ethical choices by opting to buy products which make a positive difference. Demand for... more
Crunchy milk chocolate bar
These bars are so easy to make and can be decorated with any ingredient of your choice. In this recipe, we have used strawberry and buckwheat, which pairs beautifully with the milk chocolate. Ingredients 400g Belcolade Cacao Trace selection lait... more
Amber diamond
These diamond shaped Amber chocolates are filled with the delicious flavours of coffee and hazelnut. Moulding Ingredients 950g Belcolade Cacao Trace selection Amber chocolate 50g Belcolade premium prime pressed cocoa butter Method Melt the Belcolade... more
Amber pearl
The sweetness of the amber chocolate and the refreshing flavour of the lemon work beautifully together. Lemon scented shortcrust pastry Ingredients 470g flour 3 zest of lemons 200g icing sugar 250g butter 100g eggs ... more
Nutty dark chocolate bar
These bars are so easy to make and can be decorated with any ingredient of your choice. In this recipe we have used nuts and cacao nibs, which pairs beautifully with the dark chocolate. Ingredients 320g Belcolade Cacao Trace selection noir (dark)... more