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CATALOGUE

The Basilei story began as two sons watched their father exhibit his
meticulous craftsmanship in the kitchen. Their dad had committed
himself to the skill of producing a variety of beautiful desserts and
treats, whilst his two boys observed and tasted the fruit of his
labour. There was always a careful attention to detail and a passion
for innovation. Years later, pioneering brothers, Marcos and Istvan,
decided to introduce the world to the same delicacies. Today, Basilei
Handcrafted Confectionery is committed to producing the finest sweet
delicacies with style and creativity. Now, the Basilei Team is rapidly
ushering in a new experience of sweet in South Africa and beyond.

Istvan Jordaan
Creative Director
Marcos Jordaan
Financial Director
Francois Du Toit
Production Director

The Basilei kitchen is where heritage marries creativity. Our mission
is to craft every product with integrity to our family’s tradition, all
whilst pushing the envelope of dessert creation. We believe that the
timely process of manufacturing by hand is how all of our products
are infused with excellence and marked with precision. Basilei’s team
are the makers of their signature Luxury Fudges, Cream Cheese
Dark Chocolate Brownies, Italian Inspired Nougat, Floral Flavoured
Marshmallows and Macaroons.

Basilei co-founders, Marcos and Istvan, in the kitchen.
Brought to a boil / Our products are all made in large copper pots.

Basilei’s luxury fudges are boiled in large copper pots until a precisely
calculated temperature is reached. Thereafter, the hot mess is poured
onto a cold marble slab. The ancient stone acts as a natural cooling agent,
which contributes to the smooth texture of the finished product. Once
the mixture has cooled enough, it is infused with oxygen by working it over
by hand. When the time is right, the fudge is placed into a cast where it
remains overnight. Our luxury fudges are cut and packaged by hand, each
one carefully made for your enjoyment. Upon tasting the fudge, its texture
is soft and melts away on the pallet.

LUXURY FUDGES

LUXURY FUDGES

LUXURY FUDGES

LUXURY FUDGES

Few are aware that there are many siblings to the French Nougat, spanning
from Spain to Morocco, the Nougat Family is a taste sensation to be
explored. The year was 2008, on a freezing morning we stumbled upon a
small deli in Venice. There we first laid eyes on the delectable Italian Nougat
cakes. The Basilei Kitchen has drawn inspiration from that initial encounter to
produce our Italian Inspired Nougat. The egg-based product first impression
is similar to a meringue, but quickly softens to a melting texture.

ITALIAN INSPIRED NOUGAT

Calculated to perfection / The precise heating temperatures ensure a
melt-in-the-mouth experience.
A keen eye for detail / Every step is monitored by our team.

Delicate, tender and sweet, the Basilei macaron is formed of the perfect
union of a feminine froth of white meringue gently folded into powdered
sugar and fine almond meal, then barely scented with our signature flavours.
Piped out into shiny mounds, to puff up in the warmth of the oven and
transform into perfectly domed, nutty shells. Light as air, each ethereal shell
is paired with another and sandwiched around a luxurious ganache, allowing
for a burst of flavour and texture. Hold one tiny creation in the palm of your
hand, admire the elegance, the shape and colour, anticipating the crack of
first bite, swiftly followed by the tender, chewy centre. Such is the nature of
the Basilei Macaron, perfect for weddings, gifting or enjoyed with the solace
of your next cup of tea.

MACARONS

MACARONS

Salted pecan nuts, smothered in traditional melt-in-the-mouth caramel,
poured onto a base layer of chocolate. Once enjoyed, the silk appearance
of the caramel is well met with the nut crunch of the pecans. These bars
are the unexpected gift that is always well received, the out-of-the-box
gesture that leaves a lasting impression. The combination of flavours is tried
and tested and yet enticing and curious, the perfect collaboration for candy
purists and boundary-pushing food adventurers.

PECAN NUT BARS

Crafting by hand infuses our products with excellence /
Even stirring is done the traditional way.
Rivers of delicious mess / Poured out to cool on thick, Italian marble.

Our Mallows are hand poured, hand cut and hand packed; each one
beautifully curated for any occasion. These chunky and squishy friends
are permeated with scents and flavours of nature’s finest agents. Aimed
at redefining the classic perception of Marshmallows, the Basilei team are
confident that our mallows will be appreciated as gifts, favours or simply for
personal indulgence.

GOURMET MARSHMALLOWS

GOURMET MARSHMALLOWS

Custom Wedding Gifting and Dessert Stations
Custom Corporate Gifting and Event / Function Dessert Station
Nationwide Shipping in South Africa
Wholesale

Working as a team / Crafting the near finished product.
Edible Luxury / Hand cut and ready to be enjoyed.

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Basilei Handcrafted Confectionery
Cell: 083 383 8434
(09:00 - 17:00)
Email: info@basilei.com
Website: www.basilei.com