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For the Macaron Shells:

• 300 g ground almonds
• 300 g powdered sugar
• 40 g cacao powder
• 100 ml water
• 220 g egg whites (from about 6 medium-sized eggs)
• 340 g sugar

For the Baileys Ganache:

• 75 g Baking & Cooking Drops Dark 71% - Oswaldo 
• 100 g Baking & Cooking Drops Milk 41% - Pasiona
• 100 ml heavy cream
• 30 g glucose syrup
• 30 g Irish cream liqueur (e.g., Baileys)
• 30 g butter

Additional Equipment:

• Stand mixer
• Digital kitchen thermometer
• Baking sheets lined with silicone mats or parchment paper
• Piping bags with round nozzles (6 mm and 8 mm)

Almost a month has passed since Rosario and Robert, the two co-founders of Choba Choba and also cacao farmers, left their home in the Peruvian Alto Huayabamba Valley to...

Als Eric und Christoph sich zum ersten Mal treffen, sind sie noch in ihren Zwanzigern, beide haben bereits einige Jahre in der Schokoladenindustrie gearbeitet und haben das starke Verlangen, die Welt zu verändern. 

Approximately 15 pieces
Preparation time: Approximately 20 minutes
Baking time: Approximately 13 minutes

Rezept von Christian Hümbs

Für ca. 12 Stücke
Zubereitung: ca. 40 Min. + ca. 1 Std. Trockenzeit + Abkühlzeit
Backzeit: ca. 70 Min.

For 12 servings

Preparation: approx. 30 mins + approx. 4 hrs. chilling time + cooling time

Baking time: approx. 20 mins

For 12 servings

Preparation time: Approximately 1 day
Baking time: About 10-15 minutes + 15 minutes baking time for the crumble.

In spring 2023, Christian Hümbs, Christoph Inauen, and Samuel Bourin met at his former location in Zurich, "The Studio," to discuss their shared passion for chocolate. And from this acquaintance arose a passionate partnership, which is kicking off its first round these days.

Discover the story of the Huayabamba Valley farmers who made the transition from coca to cocoa cultivation over generations. Hear their stories of passion, perseverance and connection that have brought a better perspective to this stunning area.

Read the adventurous story of Choba Choba and learn about our role in preserving Peru's biodiversity and cultural heritage Huayabamba Valley, declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.