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Pastry box
Discover the Comptoir de Toamasina pastry box. Our chef's box invites you to buy the essentials to create creative cuisine. Buy the best pastry box.
Our pastry box is ideal for discovering recipes and flavors.
- 60ml rose water
- 60ml orange blossom water
- 60ml Tahitensis vanilla extract
- 25 tonka beans from Brazil
- 10 vanilla pods from Madagascar
- 5 vanilla pod from Papua New Guinea
- 50g acai powder
- 40g long fruit pepper
You love the world of chefs. So here are the ingredients for a boxed chef in a pastry box. Buy online the best pastry box, a sweet box with the best flavors of Comptoir de Toamasina at the best price.
The Chef's Essentials
A selection of 9 essential ingredients (Vanillas, Floral Waters, Extracts) to make all your desserts a success.
Toamasina Quality
Specialists since 2010, we select the best beans and spices for a unique aromatic intensity.
Unlimited Creativity
From Açaí Cheesecake to Long Pepper Brownie, explore new flavors and surprise your loved ones.
Le Comptoir de Toamasina, the French specialist in vanilla beans, invites you to buy a pastry box that will make you discover creative everyday cooking.
Discover pastry differently with the spices and vanilla bean of Le Comptoir de Toamasina. Pastry is a world of intense flavor that we love to share with family or friends. You will go on a true sensory journey with our pastry box.
Arnaud Sion's words
"Do you love the world of chefs? Then here are the chef's ingredients gathered in a single pastry box. I composed this selection as I compose my own pastry shelf: floral waters and extracts for everyday use, vanilla beans and precious spices for great desserts."
"This is the box I would have wanted to receive when I started baking: all the essentials, nothing superfluous, and products that I have selected myself since 2010."
Arnaud Sion, vanilla bean researcher
Arnaud, the creator of Le Comptoir de Toamasina, has been a vanilla and spice researcher since 2010. He travels the world, from Brazil to Madagascar, to select the best harvests.
We invite you to discover the spice route of Le Comptoir de Toamasina. Click on the video below and come experience the adventure.
What you will see in this video
Arnaud takes you on the spice route of Le Comptoir de Toamasina, to meet the terroirs that make up this box.
What's in the pastry box?
In our pastry box to offer, you will find the best of the world of pastry and spices:
Liquid Essentials (4 x 60ml)
- Rose Water (60ml): for delicate floral notes, ideal with raspberries.
- Orange Blossom Water (60ml): the absolute must-have for brioches and pancakes.
- Bourbon Vanilla Extract from Madagascar (60ml): an intensely vanilla and cocoa touch very quick to use every day.
- Arabica Coffee Extract (60ml): to sublimate your éclairs, creams, macaroons and tiramisus without soaking the dough.
Vanillas & Precious Spices
- 10 Madagascar Vanilla Beans: the world reference (Planifolia), with its notes of cocoa and intense vanilla.
- 5 Papua Vanilla Beans: the Tahitensis variety, with exceptionally spicy, aniseed and floral notes.
- 25 Tonka Beans from Brazil: flavors of almond, caramel and vanilla, magical with chocolate.
- 50g Açaí Powder: the star superfruit from the Amazon to naturally color and flavor your bowls and cheesecakes.
- 40g Long Pepper Fruit: warm notes of chocolate and cinnamon, an incredible pepper with red fruits and compotes.
Comparative Sensory Analysis
The two vanillas in the box
Madagascar Vanilla (Planifolia) vs Papua Vanilla (Tahitensis)
Madagascar · Papua
The Olfactory Pyramid of the Box
The aromatic journey of your future desserts, from the first impression to the finish
Technical Sheet
What You Receive
- ReferenceBPVAT
- OriginsMadagascar, Papua New Guinea, Brazil, Morocco, Bulgaria
- Content4 bottles of 60ml (rose water, orange blossom, Bourbon vanilla extract, coffee extract), 15 vanilla beans, 25 tonka beans, 50g açaí powder, 40g long pepper
- Main NotesIntense and cocoa vanilla, floral Tahitensis, caramel-almond from tonka, chocolate-cinnamon from long pepper
- UseCreative everyday baking: creams, cakes, brioches, desserts, fruit desserts
- AllergenAbsence
- PackagingBottles and pouches
- LogisticsPrepared within 24h - Delivered within 48h
10 Chef Recipes with your Box
From the base cream to the most daring desserts, here is how to use all the treasures in your box.
1. Madagascar Vanilla Pastry Cream (The Base)
Ingredients
- 1 Madagascar Vanilla bean from the box
- 50 cl whole milk
- 4 egg yolks
- 80 g sugar
- 50 g cornstarch
Preparation
- Split the bean, scrape out the seeds and let everything infuse in the hot milk for 15 minutes covered.
- Whisk the yolks with the sugar then stir in the cornstarch.
- Pour the filtered vanilla milk over the mixture while whisking, then pour back into the saucepan.
- Let thicken over medium heat while stirring constantly, about 2 minutes after boiling. Transfer, cover with cling film touching the cream and chill.
2. Yogurt Cake with Bourbon Vanilla Extract
Ingredients
- 2 tsp Bourbon Vanilla Extract from the box
- 1 plain yogurt (use the cup as a measure)
- 2 cups sugar, 3 cups flour, 1/2 cup neutral oil
- 3 eggs, 1 sachet baking powder, salt
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 180°C. Empty the yogurt into a bowl.
- Mix yogurt, sugar and eggs, then add flour, yeast and salt.
- Stir in the oil and vanilla extract, mix until you get a smooth dough.
- Bake for 35 min. The Bourbon extract gives immediate gourmet intensity!
3. Papua Vanilla Floral Panna Cotta
Ingredients
- 1 Papua Vanilla bean from the box
- 40 cl heavy cream, 10 cl milk
- 60 g sugar
- 3 sheets of gelatin
Preparation
- Soften the gelatin in cold water.
- Heat cream, milk and sugar with the split and scraped bean. Let steep for 15 min off the heat.
- Remove the bean, heat slightly and stir in the drained gelatin.
- Pour into glasses and let set for 4 hours in the fridge. The Tahitensis variety will bring a sublime anise note.
4. Intense Tiramisu with Arabica Coffee Extract
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp Arabica Coffee Extract from the box
- 250 g mascarpone, 3 eggs, 80 g sugar
- 24 ladyfingers
- 20 cl cold coffee, bitter cocoa
Preparation
- Whisk the yolks with the sugar. Stir in the mascarpone and 1 tsp of coffee extract.
- Beat the egg whites until stiff and fold them in gently.
- Mix the liquid coffee with the rest of the extract. Dip the biscuits quickly.
- Layer in a dish and leave in the fridge for 6 hours. The extract doubles the intensity of the coffee without soaking the dough!
5. Orange Blossom Water Scented Brioche
Ingredients
- 3 tbsp Orange Blossom Water from the box
- 350 g flour, 15 cl warm milk, 1 sachet baker's yeast
- 60 g sugar, 60 g soft butter, 1 egg, salt
Preparation
- Dissolve the yeast in the warm sweetened milk. Let froth for 10 min.
- Mix flour and salt. Add egg, yeast milk and orange blossom water. Knead for 5 min.
- Incorporate the soft butter and knead for another 10 min.
- Let rise for 1h30. Punch down, shape and let rise for 45 min. Glaze with egg and bake for 25 min at 180°C.
6. Açaí Energy Bowl
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp Açaí Powder from the box
- 2 sliced frozen bananas
- 150 g frozen red fruits
- 10 cl milk (or plant-based)
- Toppings: granola, fresh fruit
Preparation
- Blend the frozen fruit with the milk until you get a thick ice cream texture.
- Add the açaí powder and blend again for a few seconds.
- Pour into cold bowls and decorate with your toppings. The perfect Brazilian breakfast!
7. Chocolate, Tonka Bean and Long Pepper Brownie
Ingredients
- 1/2 Tonka Bean and 1/2 Long Pepper from the box (finely grated)
- 200 g dark chocolate
- 150 g butter
- 3 eggs, 120 g sugar, 60 g flour
Preparation
- Melt the chocolate and butter.
- Whisk the eggs with the sugar, add the flour.
- Stir in the melted chocolate. Grate the tonka bean (caramel/almond) and the long pepper (cocoa/cinnamon) over the batter.
- Bake for 25 min at 180°C. This spice combo revolutionizes the brownie!
8. Rose Water Panna Cotta with Raspberry Coulis
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp Rose Water from the box
- 40 cl heavy cream, 60 g sugar
- 3 sheets of gelatin
- Fresh raspberry coulis
Preparation
- Heat the cream and sugar. Remove from heat.
- Stir in the softened and drained gelatin, then add the rose water (never boil floral water).
- Pour into glasses and let set in the fridge.
- Serve topped with raspberry coulis: the rose-raspberry pairing is magical.
9. Coffee and Tonka Bean Infused Crème Brûlée
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp Arabica Coffee Extract from the box
- 1/2 Tonka Bean from the box (grated)
- 50 cl heavy cream, 6 egg yolks, 80 g sugar, brown sugar
Preparation
- Heat the cream. Whisk the yolks with the sugar.
- Pour the cream over the yolks, then add the coffee extract and grated tonka.
- Bake in a water bath at 100°C for 45 min.
- Let cool, then caramelize with a blowtorch. A great chef's dessert!
10. Bourbon Vanilla Financiers with Orange Blossom Glaze
Ingredients
- 1 tsp Bourbon Vanilla Extract from the box
- 1 tbsp Orange Blossom Water from the box
- 100 g almond powder, 100 g icing sugar, 4 egg whites, 40 g flour, 100 g brown butter
- Icing sugar (for the glaze)
Preparation
- Mix the almond powder, icing sugar and flour.
- Add the egg whites, the vanilla extract, then the warm brown butter.
- Bake in financier molds for 15 min at 180°C.
- Mix the orange blossom water with icing sugar to make a white glaze, and coat the cooled financiers.
Extend the Experience with Le Comptoir
Discover a multitude of ways to sublimate your pastry! Our Comptoir shares its passion through books dedicated to spices and vanilla, but also numerous exclusive recipes available on our ecommerce blog. To go further, join our community on our YouTube channel, where tutorials, chef's tips, and immersive journeys await you.
Frequently Asked Questions
What exactly does the pastry box contain?
4 bottles of 60ml (rose water, orange blossom water, Bourbon vanilla extract, Arabica coffee extract), 10 Madagascar vanilla beans, 5 Papua vanilla beans, 25 Brazilian tonka beans, 50g açaí powder and 40g long pepper — 9 chef ingredients in total.
Is this box suitable for baking beginners?
Yes, that's exactly its spirit: floral waters and extracts are used in a few drops in any everyday recipe, and vanilla beans can be tamed with a simple pastry cream. The precious spices (tonka, long pepper) then accompany you as you level up.
What is the difference between Madagascar and Papua vanilla?
Madagascar (Planifolia variety) is the world reference: intense vanilla with notes of cocoa. The Papua in the box (Tahitensis variety) is floral, aniseed and spicy. The first excels in classic creams and pastries, the second transforms cakes, fruits and exotic desserts.
How to use tonka bean in baking?
Grate it like nutmeg, directly onto your creams, ganaches, ice creams or cake batters. Its notes of almond, caramel and vanilla pair wonderfully with chocolate. Half a bean is enough to flavor a dessert for 6 people.
Is it a good box to give as a gift?
It is one of our favorite gifts for baking enthusiasts: 9 chef ingredients, 15 vanilla beans from two origins, and dozens of recipes to explore. The box is prepared within 24 hours and delivered within 48 hours.
How long do the ingredients keep?
Floral waters and extracts can be kept for several months away from light. Tonka beans and long pepper keep their aromas for years in an airtight container. Vanilla beans can be kept in their original airtight packaging or a glass jar, never in the refrigerator.
"The complete shelf of the creative pastry chef in a single box — 15 vanilla beans, floral waters, extracts and precious spices that change everything."
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