Valrhona - Crystal Neutral Glaze
Neutral Glaze - Absolu Cristal
Valrhona Absolu Cristal glaze, crystal-clear mirror finish for entremets.
Valrhona Absolu Cristal glaze in a 5 kg bucket. Ready-to-use neutral glaze designed for mirror finishing entremets, glazing fresh fruit tarts, and as a neutral base for colored glazes (just add food coloring). Application: warm gently in a bain-marie or microwave until fluid, then glaze directly. Immediate crystal-clear shine, with no added flavor to alter the taste of the pastry.
Characteristics
- Type
- Neutral
- No added flavor
- Effect
- Crystal
- Mirror shine
- Use
- Finish
- Entremets and tarts
Profile and identity
Dominant profile
neutral
Minor note
crystal-clear shine
Signature
mirror finish
Characteristics
Recommended applications
The most suitable pastry and professional applications for this product.
entremets finish (mirror effect)
glazing fruit tarts
neutral glaze
base for colored glazes
Flavor pairings
Pastries enhanced with a crystal glaze.
Perfect pairings for this glaze
Valrhona products that perfectly complement this item in your creations.
Signature recipe
A practical way to showcase this product in your creations.
Crystal mirror entremets
TechniqueOn a frozen entremets: warm the Absolu Cristal glaze to 35-40 °C in a bain-marie or microwave until fluid. Ladle it over the entremets placed on a rack. Let the excess drip off. Immediate crystal-clear mirror shine, with no added flavor to alter the taste of the dessert.
Complete technical sheet
| Brand | Valrhona (France, Tain-l'Hermitage) |
|---|---|
| Range | Glazes - Absolu Cristal |
| Type | Ready-to-use neutral glaze |
| Effect | Glossy mirror finish |
| Format | 5 kg |
| Storage | 16 to 18 °C, away from light and moisture |
| Allergens | Check the label for specific allergens. |
| Made in | France (Tain-l'Hermitage, Drôme) |
Frequently asked questions
Your questions, our advice
How do you use Absolu Cristal glaze?
Warm the glaze to 35-40 °C in a double boiler or microwave in 20-second bursts, stirring between each, until it reaches a fluid consistency. Ladle it over the pastry on a rack (entremets, tart) and let the excess drip off. The shine is instant. Store at room temperature after use.
Can you color Absolu Cristal glaze?
Yes, it's actually one of its most common uses. Add food coloring (powdered or oil-soluble for fat-based glazes) to the fluid glaze at 40 °C and mix well. You'll get a glossy colored glaze to use like a classic mirror glaze, but without the complicated preparation.
Neutral glaze vs. homemade mirror glaze?
Homemade mirror glaze requires condensed milk, sugar, glucose, gelatin, and white chocolate: a lengthy, technical preparation. Valrhona Absolu Cristal neutral glaze is ready to use: simply warm and apply. A major time-saver in production. The visual finish is similar (crystal-clear shine), but homemade glaze adds a little more body and firmness.
How much glaze for an entremets?
Standard: 200-300 g of glaze for an entremets 18 cm in diameter. The 5 kg bucket is enough to glaze around 15 to 25 entremets, depending on their size. Any excess that drips off during glazing can be collected from the rack, remelted, and reused.
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Shipping and Delivery
Processing and Delivery Times
- Order Preparation: 0 to 2 working days
- France, Belgium, Germany: 1 to 2 working days
- Europe: 2 to 5 working days
- Click & Collect Osny: 24-48h
Shipping Fees
- FR, BE, DE: based on weight
- Europe: based on country and weight
- Click & Collect Osny: Free
Exact fees are calculated at checkout.
