Callebaut 823 Milk Couverture 33.6%

🔸 The Iconic Milk Chocolate Loved by Chefs Worldwide

Recipe N° 823 is one of Callebaut’s most iconic milk chocolates — a top pick for chefs and chocolatiers who demand consistent performance, workability, and unforgettable taste. With a warm, deep caramel color, this couverture delivers a smooth cocoa body, sweet caramelly notes, and a touch of creaminess that makes it exceptionally well-rounded.

Whether you’re molding, enrobing, flavoring ganaches, or baking, this all-rounder brings both flavor and flexibility to your kitchen.

🧬 Key Characteristics

🍫 Taste Profile (Pie Chart Breakdown)

🌍 Cocoa Bean Origin & Sustainability

• Blend of Origins: Ivory Coast, Ghana, and Ecuador — selected for balance, richness, and consistency

• Sustainability: Proudly part of the Cocoa Horizons Program, which supports sustainable cocoa farming and improves farmer livelihoods

• Certifications:

  • ✅ Halal

  • ✅ Vegetarian

  • ✅ Gluten-Free

  • ✅ Kosher (KD-)

🍽️ Ideal Applications

• Bonbons, Ganaches, and Pralines

• Bars and Tablets

• Mousse, Ice Cream, and Frozen Desserts

• Cakes, Brownies, Bread Pudding

• Cheesecakes and Arabic sweets

• Beverages like hot chocolate or milkshakes

🍴 Recommended Pairings

This milk chocolate pairs beautifully with both spices and fruit — and even more daring pairings like liqueurs and beer.

🧁 Pro Tip: Try pairing Callebaut 823 with apricot purée and cardamom in bonbons or mango crémeux with macadamia crumble for tropical flavor layers.

🏆 Why Choose Recipe N° 823?

• The most versatile milk chocolate in Callebaut’s line

• Balances sweetness, creaminess, and cocoa depth

• Performs beautifully in moulding, enrobing, baking, and fillings

• Globally trusted by artisan chocolatiers and high-end pastry chefs