The word "specialty" can mean many things. However when it comes to food, it usually refers to specialized for some type of dietary restriction. Helping you to find high quality desserts and chocolates that fit a specific dietary category is what we are all about. Other specialties will be added as I find them. A gourmet dessert is a great way to make that statement especially when you purchase someone's favorite dessert.
Say the word“Chocolate“and you’ll conjure up many different thoughts. Some regard chocolate and especially chocolate truffles as the most romantic of all gifts, others think of them as the finest confection creations, and still others view them as a specialty to be given (or received!) and treasured on special occasions. However you think of chocolate truffles, one thing is for certain… one small bite makes a big impact.
Chocolate truffles combine a rich ganache center with a delicate chocolate shell and usually have a coating of cocoa powder, powdered sugar or finely chopped nuts.
The truffle gets its name from the truffle mushroom which it resembles. Chocolate truffles come in three basic varieties: Swiss Chocolate Truffles, European Chocolate Truffles, and American Chocolate Truffles. Each of these truffles is basically the same, combining chocolate, butterfat, cream and oils to create the genache. The difference in preparation from region to region is what makes each of these chocolate truffles truly unique.
There is a wide array of specialty desserts including ingredients like liquers, fruits and nuts. Desserts can be made with all organic ingredients, with sugar substitutes or possiblly even low sodium. There is one to match you tastes and dietary requirements. There are even vegan and kosher gourmet desserts. By adding ingredients such as cream, nuts, toffee, nougat, fruit or a liquer you get the truly unique taste that you seeking. There is something for everyone!
Sumptuous chocolate seems to be a favorite for many, chocolate (other than in liquid form) dates back to 1847 when J.S.Fry and Sons molded the first chocolate bar in Bristol England. Prior to that chocolate had been consumed in hot drinks, like hot chocolate. However, once they introduced the solid chocolate, it was the beginning of a whole new era for chocolate lovers. Shortly after that the ganache, which is a blended filling of chocolate and heavy cream, emerged from France and Switzerland.
For a special treat, try Oaxacan Chocolate. It is availabe in several all natural flavors. Flavors include: bitter almond and cinnamon, mocha, vanilla or you can have cinnamon without the almonds or almonds without the cinnamon. Ingredients includes cacao beans and sugar. For something different and a bit EXOTIC, Chocolate truffles come in cake form.
I purchased the raspberry chocolate one for my birthday and OOOOHHH was it good! Chocolate Chambord Cake - 10" is not the only
flavor available, and many cakes are also available in sugar free. Prefer a gift
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If you have an allergy to nuts, that most chocolate is produced in an environment that contains or processes nuts. Please check with the advertiser prior to purchasing any chocolate.