Callebaut 823 Milk Callets 33.6% 400g

Belgium Milk Chocolate

Callebaut 823 Milk Chocolate Callets 33.6% 400g are one of the world's most recognised Belgian milk chocolates, trusted for their balanced flavour, smooth texture and dependable performance. With a rich cocoa character, creamy dairy notes and gentle caramel sweetness, Recipe 823 delivers the classic milk chocolate taste that works across countless baking and dessert recipes.

At i4C, Callebaut 823 is often our first choice when a recipe calls for a premium milk chocolate that balances sweetness with genuine cocoa flavour. It pairs beautifully with ingredients such as vanilla, cinnamon, coffee, hazelnuts, almonds, citrus fruits and stone fruits, making it a versatile staple for everything from celebration bakes to indulgent desserts.

Crafted from a blend of cocoa beans sourced from Ivory Coast, Ghana and Ecuador, this couverture chocolate offers a full-bodied flavour and a silky mouthfeel. The callet format melts quickly and evenly, making it ideal for chocolate ganache, brownies, cookies, cakes, chocolate bars, mousses and dessert sauces. Its versatile fluidity also makes it suitable for moulding, coating and decorating.

Key Features:

• 400g pack
• Finest Belgian milk couverture chocolate
• Contains 33.6% cocoa solids
• Made using cocoa beans from Ivory Coast, Ghana and Ecuador
• Smooth melting callets for easy weighing and portioning
• Rich cocoa flavour balanced with creamy caramel notes
• Suitable for moulding, enrobing, baking and confectionery
• Supports sustainable cocoa farming through the Cocoa Horizons programme

Recipe Inspiration:

• Create a smooth milk chocolate ganache for layer cakes, cupcakes and macarons.
• Fold melted chocolate into a rich brownie batter and finish with toasted macadamia nuts.
• Make homemade chocolate bars topped with dried apricots and roasted almonds.
• Blend into a creamy hot chocolate and serve with whipped cream and a pinch of cinnamon.

Why is Callebaut 823 considered a couverture chocolate?

Couverture chocolate contains a higher cocoa butter content than standard eating chocolate, giving it superior melting properties, a smoother texture and a more professional finish when used for baking, moulding and chocolate work.

What makes Recipe 823 different from other milk chocolates?

Recipe 823 is known for its carefully balanced flavour profile. Rather than being overly sweet, it combines roasted cocoa notes with creamy milk and subtle caramel flavours, creating a more rounded and versatile chocolate.

Does Callebaut 823 work well for chocolate fountains and chocolate dipping?

Yes. Its fluidity makes it suitable for flowing applications such as chocolate fountains, fruit dipping, cake pops and chocolate-covered treats. When melted correctly, it produces a smooth coating with excellent shine and texture.

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