These Dragées are a taste of pecan pie in every bite. The center consists of a cube of my chewy sea-salt caramel. For the next layer, I grind pecans and almonds to make a luscious praliné, adding crisp feuilletine as a nod to a pie's flaky crust. Then I coat each Dragée in 70% Kokoa Kamili, Tanzania chocolate, known for its fruity, acidic notes — a perfect match for rich caramel and pecans.
These Dragées are a taste of pecan pie in every bite. The center consists of a cube of my chewy sea-salt caramel. For the next layer, I grind pecans and almonds to make a luscious praliné, adding crisp feuilletine as a nod to a pie's flaky crust. Then I coat each Dragée in 70% Kokoa Kamili, Tanzania chocolate, known for its fruity, acidic notes — a perfect match for rich caramel and pecans.
about our collaborator
Melissa Coppel Chocolatier
Las Vegas, NV
Born in Cali, Colombia, Coppel possesses culinary passion stemming from childhood memories of watching her parents cook side by side in the kitchen. In her signature chocolates, she experiments with unexpected flavors and special ingredients to create memorable and beautiful confections. She has received several accolades, and was named one of the Top Ten Chocolatiers in North America by Dessert Professional in 2016. Coppel also teaches classes around the world, and at her chocolate and pastry school based in Las Vegas, Nevada.