confectioners
Makers of treats
Confectioners are people who make or sell candy and other sweets.
The term covers both craftspeople who create confections and shopkeepers who specialize in them: The confectioners on that street have been in business for three generations.
Confectioners' sugar is powdered sugar, finely ground and often mixed with cornstarch to prevent clumping.
Crystalline carbohydrate sweetener
- chocolateSweet from cacao seeds
- lollipopConfection on a stick
- gumdropsSugar-coated chewy candy
- jellybeansSmall sugar-coated candies
taffy · caramels · bonbons · truffles · fudge · licorice · marshmallow · nougat
Edible ornament making
- pipingTubes for fluid transport
- sculptingShaping material into forms
- fondantSmooth, moldable cake covering
- marzipanSweetened ground nut confection
decorating · tempering · molding · isomalt · airbrushing · stenciling · precision · artistry
Maker of cocoa sweets
- temperingControlled heating and cooling
- ganacheChocolate-cream confection blend
- trufflePrized subterranean edible
- bonbonFilled chocolate candy
praline · cocoa · enrobing · molding · cacao · dipping · filling · coating
French pastry shop
- eclairIced oblong pastry
- profiterolesFilled choux pastry bites
- chouxTwice-cooked pastry dough
- croissantLayered crescent-shaped pastry
tart · danish · mille-feuille · napoleon · palmier · croquembouche · galette · laminated
Layered Italian coffee dessert
- cheesecakeCream-filled dessert, crumb crust
- mousseAiry whipped preparation
- souffleBaked egg dish, airy
- trifleInsignificant matter or thing
macarons · pavlova · pannacotta · flan · torte · parfait · baklava · semifreddo
sugar
Crystalline carbohydrate sweetener
jellybeans · taffy · caramels · bonbons · truffles · fudge · licorice · marshmallow · nougat · peppermint
sugarcraft
Edible ornament making
- pipingTubes for fluid transport
- sculptingShaping material into forms
- fondantSmooth, moldable cake covering
marzipan · decorating · tempering · molding · isomalt · airbrushing · stenciling · precision · artistry · technique
chocolatier
Maker of cocoa sweets
- temperingControlled heating and cooling
- ganacheChocolate-cream confection blend
- trufflePrized subterranean edible
bonbon · praline · cocoa · enrobing · molding · cacao · dipping · filling · coating
patisserie
French pastry shop
- eclairIced oblong pastry
- profiterolesFilled choux pastry bites
- chouxTwice-cooked pastry dough
croissant · tart · danish · mille-feuille · napoleon · palmier · croquembouche · galette · laminated · puff
tiramisu
Layered Italian coffee dessert
- cheesecakeCream-filled dessert, crumb crust
- mousseAiry whipped preparation
- souffleBaked egg dish, airy
trifle · macarons · pavlova · pannacotta · flan · torte · parfait · baklava · semifreddo · bombe
sweetshop
Retail confectionery outlet
scales · packaging · storefront · retail · wholesale · seasonal · specialty · boutique
- bakers and confectionerspastry chefs, breadmakers, chocolatiers, patissiers, pastry cooks
- candy industry employeescandymakers, chocolatiers
- craftspeoplepotter, weaver, blacksmith, artisan, potters
- food artistscake decorator, food stylist, food stylists, latte artist
- confectionerycandy, sweets, fudge, caramel, nougat
- merchantstraders, merchant, merchants, retailers, vendors
confectionersbutchers
Kills and prepares livestock
fishmongers · greengrocers · dietitians · nutritionists · cheesemongers
- confectioners' sugarUltra-fine baking sweetener
- confectioners sugarFinely ground sweetening powder