Vanilla - Gourmand Silicone Mould by Paolo Griffa (x10) - PAVONI

Vanilla: the trompe-l'œil vanilla pod by Paolo Griffa

Dark, wrinkled, gently curved, with a little hook at the tip: you'd swear it was a real vanilla pod... until it snaps and reveals its white centre. This trompe-l'œil, imagined by Paolo Griffa for PAVONI Italia, plays on the gap between what the eye thinks it sees and what the spoon discovers.

Designed for plated desserts, this life-size decoration also lends itself to savoury versions, for a gourmet starter that surprises from the moment it is plated.

See it in action

In the official video, Paolo Griffa pipes a pastry-cream-style filling flecked with real vanilla seeds into the mould, then levels off the excess with a spatula. The carefully unmoulded pods are dipped in a brown glaze, the colour of a real pod, which sets on contact. He snaps one open to reveal its white centre: the trompe-l'œil is true to the size of a real vanilla pod.

Professional platinum Pavoni silicone: the technical strengths

Gourmand silicone moulds by PAVONI Italia are designed for professional pastry and HORECA kitchens. Made from food-grade platinum silicone, they withstand temperatures from -40°C to +250°C and are oven, microwave, freezer and dishwasher safe, for baking and deep-freezing alike. They ensure easy unmoulding, even for the finest relief.

Usage tips: before first use, wash the mould in the dishwasher without aggressive detergent or rinse aid, and grease it for a first bake in the oven. Do not place the mould on a flame or a hob, and do not use a knife on the mould.

Looking for more 3D decorations for your plating?

In the same Gourmand range, discover the Nutshell mould by Felix Lo Basso, or browse the entire 3D Decoration collection.