--- product_id: 2807583 title: "The Art of the Chocolatier: From Classic Confections to Sensational Showpieces" price: "€ 140.27" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.hr/products/2807583-the-art-of-the-chocolatier-from-classic-confections-to-sensational store_origin: HR region: Croatia --- # The Art of the Chocolatier: From Classic Confections to Sensational Showpieces **Price:** € 140.27 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Art of the Chocolatier: From Classic Confections to Sensational Showpieces - **How much does it cost?** € 140.27 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.hr](https://www.desertcart.hr/products/2807583-the-art-of-the-chocolatier-from-classic-confections-to-sensational) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Becoming a successful chocolatier requires artistry and an eye for design, as well as a strong foundation in the practical skills of the pastry kitchen. In The Art of the Chocolatier , expert pastry chef Ewald Notter shares the wisdom gained from more than 35 years in the pastry kitchen, and combines lessons on artistry and technique into the ultimate guide to chocolate work. The book begins with a basic overview of chocolate, including information on the equipment, ingredients, and basic techniques needed to work with this much-loved ingredient. Part Two covers basic recipes and decorating techniques for small chocolate candies, with information on everything from making ganache and gianduja to decorating molds and creating transfer sheets. In Part Three, Notter teaches all the essential techniques for creating beautiful large-scale chocolate pieces, including making support bases and tubes, working with modeling chocolate, painting, piping, creating chocolate flowers, and more. And the final chapter explains how readers can draw on all the skills learned throughout the book to successfully create award-winning chocolate showpieces. From working with shapes and color to choosing a focus point to developing a sculpture based on a particular theme, Notter provides insights into all the tricks of the trade and expert advice on preparing for competitions. Throughout, techniques are explained with simple, step-by-step instructions and illustrated with clear how-to photos, while stunning beauty shots of chocolate showpieces and candies that are truly works of art provide inspiration. For pastry students, aspiring chocolatiers, and professional pastry chefs looking to improve their skills for restaurant work or competition, The Art of the Chocolatier is a must-have guide from one of the field's most well-known experts. Review: Very pleasantly surprised! - I was very pleasantly surprised by this book. My main point of comparison is Greweling's "Chocolates and Confections" book. Mind you, they aren't exactly the same, as Notter's book only covers chocolate and not confections, but I'm going to compare Notter's book to Greweling's chocolate section. When I was first looking for a chocolate book, I bought Greweling's book. But I was unsatisfied and found that Notter's book was the one I was looking for as someone who's worked briefly in the pastry arts. Notter's book is more concise, and in a good way (at least to me!). Greweling is very detailed and a little too textbook like. I preferred Notter because he was able to get to the practical point without taking up 5 pages. In some cases, the technical details can help you troubleshoot, but I think that Notter still provides the meat and bones to let you do this. As for technique, I find that Notter wins hands down. He has extremely useful tips that I haven't read anywhere else--tips for working cleanly, common problems, etc. There are also much more detailed instructions and guidelines to using cocoa butter and making other decorations than in Notter's book. Finally, the recipes. For whatever reason, I just plain didn't find many of the recipes in Greweling's book very appealing. There were maybe one or two recipes that I wanted to try. On the other hand, there were several in Notter's book that I immediately bookmarked. I guess it's just my taste profile. I tried a few of Greweling's recipes and found them just so-so. The chocolate showpiece section is also very useful and well laid-out though it wasn't really a reason I bought the book. Review: A Good Reference Book Chocolate Artisan - This book can be used to develop chocolate recipes to launch a business. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #272,825 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #95 in Chocolate Baking #1,603 in Baking (Books) #5,455 in Culinary Arts & Techniques (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.8 out of 5 stars 367 Reviews | ## Images ![The Art of the Chocolatier: From Classic Confections to Sensational Showpieces - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71dkmlbIipL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Very pleasantly surprised! *by J***C on August 26, 2015* I was very pleasantly surprised by this book. My main point of comparison is Greweling's "Chocolates and Confections" book. Mind you, they aren't exactly the same, as Notter's book only covers chocolate and not confections, but I'm going to compare Notter's book to Greweling's chocolate section. When I was first looking for a chocolate book, I bought Greweling's book. But I was unsatisfied and found that Notter's book was the one I was looking for as someone who's worked briefly in the pastry arts. Notter's book is more concise, and in a good way (at least to me!). Greweling is very detailed and a little too textbook like. I preferred Notter because he was able to get to the practical point without taking up 5 pages. In some cases, the technical details can help you troubleshoot, but I think that Notter still provides the meat and bones to let you do this. As for technique, I find that Notter wins hands down. He has extremely useful tips that I haven't read anywhere else--tips for working cleanly, common problems, etc. There are also much more detailed instructions and guidelines to using cocoa butter and making other decorations than in Notter's book. Finally, the recipes. For whatever reason, I just plain didn't find many of the recipes in Greweling's book very appealing. There were maybe one or two recipes that I wanted to try. On the other hand, there were several in Notter's book that I immediately bookmarked. I guess it's just my taste profile. I tried a few of Greweling's recipes and found them just so-so. The chocolate showpiece section is also very useful and well laid-out though it wasn't really a reason I bought the book. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A Good Reference Book Chocolate Artisan *by O***E on January 20, 2026* This book can be used to develop chocolate recipes to launch a business. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Chocolate For All *by T***I on June 11, 2025* A perfect book for beginners to a professional chocolatier. Extremely detailed, well written. ## Frequently Bought Together - The Art of the Chocolatier: From Classic Confections to Sensational Showpieces - Chocolates and Confections: Formula, Theory, and Technique for the Artisan Confectioner - The Art of the Confectioner: Sugarwork and Pastillage --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.hr/products/2807583-the-art-of-the-chocolatier-from-classic-confections-to-sensational](https://www.desertcart.hr/products/2807583-the-art-of-the-chocolatier-from-classic-confections-to-sensational) --- *Product available on Desertcart Croatia* *Store origin: HR* *Last updated: 2026-07-25*