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The Magic of Speculoos

Known for its warm, caramelised sweetness, comforting blend of spices and nostalgic charm, speculoos has become a favourite flavour for everything from baked treats and desserts to chocolates and festive drinks.

Nov 3rd, 2025 |

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Savour the Divine Taste of the First Ever Ruby Chocolate Drink Powder!

See recipes for making hot or cold drinks with the new Van Houten ruby chocolate drinks powder.

Aug 12th, 2025 |

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Festive hot chocolates and Indulgent Inspirations

Bring your customers in from the cold with a range of hot chocolate drinks that will tempt and tantalise their taste buds.

Oct 5th, 2023 | 4.5min read

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A Quick Guide to Keylink Delivery

At Keylink we are very proud of the service we offer our customers! Here is our quick guide to everything you need to know about Keylink deliveries.

Sep 1st, 2023 | 2.5min read

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Why Colour is so Important for Chocolate Packaging

The colour of packaging accounts for 85% of the reason consumers purchase a product. Find out how you can use colour psychology to sell chocolate!

Jul 25th, 2022 | 2min read

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How to Make the Most of a Summer in Chocolate

Historically, sales in chocolate experience a bit of a slump over the summer months. Our top 5 tips are here to help you boost your sales over summer!

May 8th, 2022 | 2min read

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Welcoming Spring with Seasonal Flavour & Colour Trends

2022’s chocolate trends are set to shake your taste buds out of hibernation, with packaging beautiful enough to make an April shower feel like a stroll in May!

Feb 28th, 2022 | 5min read

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Mother’s Day 2022: Facts, Figures & Great Ideas

Over the past few years, UK consumer expenditure for Mother’s Day gifts fluctuated drastically. What can the confectionery industry expect for Mother’s Day 2022?

Feb 20th, 2022 | 3.5min read

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A Guide to Sugars and Gelling Agents

There are an array of sugars and gelling agents available, all with their own unique characteristics and functions. If you’re new to using additives in your products it can be tricky to know which ones to use and for what purpose. Worry not!

Sep 10th, 2018 | 1.5min read

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Tempering Explained

Tempering is the process of heating and cooling chocolate in order to establish the correct crystalline form once it has been melted.

Nov 1st, 2013 | 2.5min read

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Pecan Vanilla Eclair

Crisp choux eclairs piped full of an autumnal vanilla pecan mousseline made with our 100% pecan paste, dipped in a Callebaut Gold caramel glaze. Makes 12 eclairs.

Sep 28th, 2026 |

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Raspberry Jam Toast Cookies

Toast and jam cookies with a Pailleté Feuilletine crunch, white chocolate chunks and Valrhona raspberry chips. Inspired by Lungi, ideal for cake sheds and bakeries.

Sep 21st, 2026 |

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Pistachio Basque Cheesecake - Matt Adlard

A Basque-style burnt cheesecake made with Keylink 100% Roasted Pistachio Paste, with an optional dark chocolate top. Adapted from Matt Adlard. Serves 10.

Sep 15th, 2026 |

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Raspberry Inspirations Ganache

A sharp, jammy raspberry ganache made with Valrhona Raspberry Inspiration fruit couverture, cream and butter. Pipes into moulded shells, makes 60 bonbons.

Sep 14th, 2026 |

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Miso Caramel Crunch Bears

Pastel bear bonbons filled with Seb Pettersson's salty-sweet miso caramel and a Milk Crispearls crunch, in Callebaut 823 shells. A spring counter showpiece.

Aug 19th, 2026 |

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Ruby Grapefruit Marshmallows

Ruby chocolate marshmallows with a sharp grapefruit pâte de fruit centre, made with Callebaut Ruby RB2. A striking pink petit four for counters and gifting.

Aug 11th, 2026 |

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Coconut & Mango Truffles

White chocolate truffle shells piped with silky mango ganache made on Colac Mango Compound, rolled in coconut with a green shimmer. Ideal for counter displays.

Jul 20th, 2026 |

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Yuzu Raspberry Blondie Yule Log Buchettes

Individual yule log buchettes: brown butter blondie base, Callebaut white chocolate yuzu mousse, raspberry gel core, pale coral velvet spray. Makes 18.

Jul 20th, 2026 |

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Banana Ganache Stuffed Dates

Whole dates piped with a banana and Amatika Blanche 35% vegan ganache, enrobed in Callebaut 811 dark chocolate with gold décor. Perfect for petit four ranges.

Jul 20th, 2026 |

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Sponge Three Ways - Coconut & Mango Tres Leches Cake

A light vanilla sponge soaked in mango and cardamom tres leches milk, crowned with whipped coconut white chocolate ganache and caramelised coconut flakes.

Jun 26th, 2026 |

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Sponge Three Ways - Matcha & Cherry Blossom Sponge

Light vanilla sponge with silky matcha ganache and pink cherry blossom ganache – a striking two-tone, Japanese-inspired bake for cafe counters and patisserie.

Jun 26th, 2026 |

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Passion Fruit Cheesecake Bonbons

Passion fruit bon bons with mascarpone ganache and a Dulcey biscuit base. A vibrant, tropical chocolate recipe for professional chocolatiers using layered fillings and white chocolate shells.

Mar 10th, 2026 |

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Blueberry and Matcha Truffles

Blueberry ganache truffles filled into ready-made chocolate shells, coated in dark chocolate and finished with matcha or fruit powders. A time-saving truffle recipe for artisan chocolatiers and patisserie.

Feb 20th, 2026 |

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White Chocolate & Berry Tear & Share Chelsea Bun

Bake a White Chocolate & Berry Chelsea Tear & Share with silky crème pâtissière, freeze-dried fruits and a pink chocolatey topping—perfect for Valentine’s Day.

Feb 5th, 2026 |

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Strawberry & Rhubarb Truffles

Strawberry and rhubarb ganache truffles filled into white chocolate shells, coated in Callebaut W2 and finished with fruit powders for a refined artisan finish.

Feb 4th, 2026 |

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Biscoff hot chocolate Recipe (Speculoos)

Biscoff hot chocolate: Biscoff spread and Van Houten dark chocolate drink powder steamed into oat milk, topped with whipped cream and Biscoff crumb. Serves 1.

Oct 23rd, 2025 |

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Cherry & Chocolate Paris-Brest Recipe

Paris-Brest with chocolate crème pâtissière, hazelnut and almond praline mousseline, vanilla cream and black cherry filling in almond-topped choux. Makes 14.

Sep 25th, 2025 |

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Pistachio & Chocolate Paris-Brest Recipe

Pistachio Paris-Brest: choux rings dipped in a Callebaut 823 milk chocolate glaze and filled with pistachio praline and pistachio mousseline. Makes 14 rings.

Sep 8th, 2025 |

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Constantinopla

Discover the Constantinopla mocktail—a foamy, aromatic blend of Middle Eastern spices, coffee, and rose by Nir Chouchana. Elegant, non-alcoholic, and full of character.

Aug 28th, 2025 |

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Tiramisu Tribute Mocktail Recipe

A tiramisu mocktail: moka pot brewed Brazilian coffee brewed over Van Houten white chocolate ganache and a Savoiardo biscuit cream, then stirred. Makes six.

Aug 22nd, 2025 |

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Van Houten Chocolate Ganache for Drinks

A chocolate ganache base for hot and cold drinks, made from Van Houten dark, milk, white, ruby or gold drink powder and water. Keeps 72 hours in the fridge.

Aug 22nd, 2025 |

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Smok'd Ginger Mocktail

It's smoky. It's spicy. It's pure fire in a glass. Treat your customers to the perfect everyday escape.

Aug 21st, 2025 |

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Cake Pops

Easy vanilla cake pops recipe without buttercream, with soft, fudgy centres and a chocolate coating. A bite-sized treat for cake sheds, cafés and bakeries.

Aug 13th, 2025 |

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Pear & Chocolate Frangipane Tart Recipe

Pear and chocolate frangipane tart: chocolate pastry filled with dark chocolate almond frangipane, topped with sliced pears and flaked almonds. 24cm tin.

Jun 23rd, 2025 |

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White Chocolate Coconut Tart Recipe

A buttery pastry case filled with baked coconut custard, topped with a white chocolate and Nutural World coconut cream ganache and caramelised coconut flakes.

Jun 17th, 2025 |

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Coconut Mushroom Bonbons

These nostalgic chocolate coconut mushrooms are a perfect blend of creamy, coconutty richness and playful texture. Find the full recipes at Keylink.org.

Jun 9th, 2025 |

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Chocolate Caramel Layer Cake Recipe

Chocolate caramel layer cake recipe with Callebaut caramel and Valrhona cocoa powder. A decadent bake for cake sheds, cafés and celebration cakes.

May 14th, 2025 |

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Valrhona Manjari Nama Choco Recipe

Nama choco with Valrhona Manjari 64%: a cream, glucose and butter ganache set in a 1cm frame for 24 to 36 hours, then cut and coated in cocoa powder.

May 8th, 2025 |

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Raspberry & Dark Chocolate Truffles

Raspberry and dark chocolate truffles with Valrhona Guanaja, perfect for Valentine's Day! | Keylink

Oct 6th, 2023 |

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Pumpkin Carriage White Chocolate Mocha

The most romantic way to enjoy your pumpkin spiced latte this autumn! Creamy white chocolate, coffee and warming spices make this a mocha fit for a princess!

Sep 8th, 2023 |

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Ruby Chocolate Iced Cream

Celebrate the lighter days and warmer weather with our decadent Ruby Chocolate Iced Cream Drink recipe. This creamy, sweet and tangy milkshake will have your customers coming back for more!

Aug 1st, 2023 |

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Ruby Latte Recipe: Ruby Chocolate & Oat Milk

A ruby latte: 2 espresso shots poured over Van Houten ruby chocolate drink powder, topped with steamed oat milk and vanilla. Beetroot powder keeps it pink.

Aug 1st, 2023 |

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Chocolate Mint Mocha

A Chocolate Mint Mocha is the perfect after dinner drink, bringing together refreshing mint, rich dark chocolate and bitter coffee for a drink your customers will enjoy at any time of day!

Aug 1st, 2023 |

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Iced Chocolate Latte Recipe

An iced chocolate latte with Van Houten Passion chocolate powder: cream poured over ice, then the chocolate mix and two shots of espresso, in a tall glass.

Aug 1st, 2023 |

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Caramel Mocha Latte

With sweet caramel chocolate and bitter coffee, this Caramel Mocha Latte is the perfect afternoon pick me up! Use oat milk for an added earthy note to really round out the flavours.

Aug 1st, 2023 |

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Flat Gold Caramel Mocha

Add some pizazz to your daily flat white with our Flat Gold Caramel Mocha! Combining coffee and gold chocolate milk for a decadently satisfying chocolate and coffee drink, made with Van Houten's Chocolate Drinks Powder.

Aug 1st, 2023 |

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Hazelnut Mochaccino

Chocolate and nut lovers will adore this hazelnut mochaccino, bringing together hazelnut milk and Van Houten's milk chocolate drink powder.

Aug 1st, 2023 |

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Milk Chocolate Coffee Cream

This bold coffee and chocolate cream drink is satisfyingly rich and decadent, with the earthiness of espresso and the creamy sweetness of milk chocolate.

Aug 1st, 2023 |

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White Chocolate Frappé Recipe

A creamy white chocolate frappé, or white mocha, blended from Van Houten white chocolate powder, espresso, cold milk and ice, topped with whipped cream.

Aug 1st, 2023 |

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White Chocolate Coconut Mocha Recipe

White chocolate mocha with coconut milk: steam it with Van Houten white chocolate drink powder, pour into a mug, top with espresso and dust with cocoa.

Aug 1st, 2023 |

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White Chocolate Iced Latte Recipe

Make a white chocolate iced latte with Van Houten white chocolate drink powder, cold milk or a dairy-free alternative, espresso and ice, in just four steps.

Aug 1st, 2023 |

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Classic hot chocolate Recipe with Van Houten

A classic hot chocolate: any Van Houten chocolate drink powder steamed with milk or a dairy-free alternative, topped with marshmallows and whipped cream.

Aug 1st, 2023 |

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Iced Dark Chocolate Cold Brew Recipe

An iced dark chocolate cold brew: Van Houten dark chocolate drink powder blended with cold brew coffee and ice, topped with whipped cream and chocolate sauce.

Aug 1st, 2023 |

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Apple, Cinnamon & Salted Caramel Chocolates

Festive apple, cinnamon and salted caramel bonbons: Callebaut 823 milk chocolate shells filled with apple & cinnamon sundae topping and Nigay salted caramel.

Oct 19th, 2022 |

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Peach Melba Chocolate Bonbons Recipe

Make 48 Peach Melba chocolates from our customer Deborah Symon: a Callebaut W2 white chocolate and white peach purée ganache with a hint of raspberry.

Sep 14th, 2022 |

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Chocolate Caramel Muffins Recipe

Caramel chocolate muffins recipe with black cocoa, white coating and a gooey caramel centre. An eye-catching bake for cake sheds, cafés and bakeries.

Sep 2nd, 2021 |

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Ruby Chocolate Milkshake Recipe

A ruby chocolate milkshake made with Van Houten Ruby Chocolate Drink Powder and semi skimmed milk, hand blended, topped with whipped cream and strawberries.

May 20th, 2021 |

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Ruby hot chocolate Recipe

A ruby hot chocolate made with ruby chocolate powder and hot milk, topped with whipped cream, Colac raspberry topping sauce, ruby crispearls and curls.

May 20th, 2021 |

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Matcha Green Tea Chocolate Truffles Recipe

Matcha truffles: Japanese matcha green tea folded into a white chocolate ganache, piped into dark truffle shells and enrobed in very bitter dark chocolate.

Mar 4th, 2020 |

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