XOK by David Gil and Ingrid Serra offers a comprehensive journey into the world of nougat and chocolate bars, merging tradition with creativity in one extraordinary book. Spanning 416 pages, it features 62 creations and 260 meticulously crafted recipes, complete with 450 illustrations and over 40 step-by-step guides on essential techniques for giandujas, marzipans, ganaches, and more.
Beyond traditional nougat, Gil and Serra explore chocolate bars, pralines, and fantasy-inspired forms, recreating classic desserts like Black Forest and Lemon Pie in nougat form. XOK is both a culinary treatise and a catalog of inspiration, crafted for chefs and enthusiasts who seek to innovate in the realm of fine confectionery and reimagine nougat as haute patisserie.
- What is a turrón? And a chocolate bar?
- Definitions and classification
- Classification of turrones
- Main Ingredients of turrones
- Toppings
- Basic techniques
- Traditional, Marzipan, Ganache, Giandujas, Tarts, Desserts, Icons and Collaborations
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| Language | English and Spanish |