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Sweet chocolate making class. I recently was a part of a chocolate making class. The owner, Rob, was absolutely wonderful--very knowledgeable and clea…
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Had a fun day at their chocolate making course with my mom and sister. Purchased the class as a mother's day gift. Fun way to celebrate. Yummy chocola…
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9 Reviews on “Tschudin Chocolates & Confections”
Had a fun day at their chocolate making course with my mom and sister. Purchased the class as a mother’s day gift. Fun way to celebrate. Yummy chocolate.
Thumbs Up. When my friend and I walked into Tschudin Chocolates and Confections, we were immediately greeted with glasses of fresh-squeezed orange juice, served to us by none other than the chocolate mastermind himself, Rob Tschudin, as well as his cohort Lara. As seniors with little to no idea what were going to do post-Wes, we felt impelled to ask Lara, who looked to be just a little older than us, what led her to a career in the chocolate business. Turns out she has a BFA from NYU, but was corrupted, as Rob affectionately put it, and went back to school for French culinary training. After seeing and tasting the colorful array of chocolates, pastries, and frozen treats available at Tschudin, and observing the joyful, warm atmosphere that Rob creates for his employees, going back to school to learn how to make desserts doesnt seem like such a crazy idea after all.While Rob got ingredients ready in the back, Lara chatted with us over a bowl of blueberry scone dough. Scones are her favorite thing to make, she said, because even though its important to meticulously measure out all the ingredients on a scale to get the consistency just right, she can have a good amount of creative leeway with the recipe.This time, she added lemon zest and brandy to the mix before molding the crumbly dough into squares. The scones were then brushed in butter and sprinkled with sugar before being put in the oven.While we waited for them to bake, Lara explained to us what she likes most about working at Tschudin. Here, she says, Im not just a cog in the machine; the cozy and personal vibe at Tschudin, as well as the small number of employees (four, on a busy day), allows for a level of intimacy that you wouldnt get with a larger company. Its clear that Laras contributions are important to the success of the shop. In fact, Rob describes many of the treats he shows us, such as some frozen mounds of chocolate mousse with a gooey pistachio filling (pictured below), as Laras creations.Robs shop serves not only as a chocolaterie and pastry destination, but also as a hub for many of the culinary bigwigs of Middletown. During our stay, we were delighted to see Brian ORourke of ORourkes Diner walk through the door. He warmly greeted Rob and Lara before picking out a few treats from the display case to take home with him. There was seldom a moment during our time in the store when customers werent trickling in and out the doors. One person walked in and requested every macaron they had. This, Lara explained to us, is typical. Their menu changes from hour to hour depending on what is popular and what Rob and Lara decide to whip up, so if someone sees a treat they love, they jump at the opportunity.During these hot summer months, the stores specialty is frozen mousse, which the chocolatiers form into moussicles. The finished product looks like a frozen bar of chocolate ice cream, but in reality, its much more. Tschudins moussicles are filled with gourmet chocolate-mango mousse and coated in dark chocolate. Then they are topped with a flourish of milk chocolate. The finished product is rich and decadent, but also perfectly refreshing. Another bonus? Moussicles dont melt nearly as fast as ice cream and popsicles do.For those who have heard of Dominique Ansels Cronut, which is currently sweeping the nation, youll be happy to hear that the trend has found its way to Middletown in the form of Tschudins Laminonuts. They get their name from the laminated (flaky, layered) croissant dough theyre made with, combined with the deep-fried deliciousness of a doughnut. You can order yours rolled in sugar, infused with pastry cream, or slathered in caramel sauce. I had mine with pastry cream and caramel sauce. While some doughnuts are overwhelmingly rich, Tschudins croissant dough is light and buttery, lending towards a less heavy but much more delicious version of the classic dessert.Our stay lasted just long enough for us to see the scones come out of the oven. Although we didnt try them, the sight alone was enough to make our mouths water. The tops looked perfectly crisp, and the dough appeared to be buttery and soft, with blueberries generously sprinkled throughout. When I asked if there were any new recipes on the horizon for Tschudin, Lara confirmed that there are, but that they are top secret. Theres no doubt that Ill be coming back to find out.sconesConsensus? Tschudins is a must-try for everyone with a penchant for sweet treats and good conversation.
Flourless Chocolate Cake. Better than sex!!!
Wonderful for. So informative and absolutely delicious! We devoured the entire box of 12 chocolates we brought home that night. Thanks for a great day!
The chocolate is awesome. The service,even better. And the prices are a fraction of what you’d pay in New York or Chicago.
Tschudin Chocolates are the most excellent handcrafted local artisan chocolates that I have had. The owner/creator is gifted. He is consistent and is as devoted to his craft as to his philanthropy. It has been wonderful pleasure each time that I have had them.
Delicious. Hello, I’m Madeline. I am 12 years old. I met Rob through a family friend, Debra. When I first tasted Rob’s or Mr.Tschudin’s chocolates, they were the best I have ever had. I mean coming from a twelve year old. I was fascinated by his hand-crafted sculptures and home made chocolates. His desserts are AMAZING! I experienced the real deal when I first went to his chocolate shop. (And by the way, I love the cherries on the sign out front.) I had a full tour from one of his employees. I immediately put on my apron and hat and I joined in the fun.