John & Kira’s Tantalizing Chocolate Creations

For chocolate lovers the world over, I present three luxurious chocolate creations: Drunken Chocolate Figs (my favorite!), Chocolate Covered Cherries, and Spiced Pumpkin bon bons. Each hand-crafted chocolate is made with fresh, natural and oftentimes locally procured ingredients. I recently tried all three and have to say they are all pretty great–each boasting a unique flavor like no other.

Chocolate Covered Cherries: A New Twist on an Old Favorite – $29

cherries.jpgThis is no cherry cordial . . . John and Kira’s  pairs a naturally dried, deep-red tart cherry with a decadent 62% Valrhona dark chocolate ganache spiked with a hint of brandy. All three flavors, cherry, dark chocolate and brandy, come together to make one exquisitely well rounded bite.

Spiced Pumpkins: A Tantalizing Thanksgiving Treat – $29

spiced_pumpkins.jpgNothing says Thanksgiving like delicate pumpkins. These delightful confections are filled with a Pumpkin Pie Caramel, a blend of real pumpkin, sugar, and all of your favorite spices including cinnamon, nutmeg, clove, ginger, and orange zest. Each one is finished by hand with its own unique stem.

Drunken Chocolate Figs – A bite of Heaven – $22

figs.jpgThis is my ALL Time FAVORITE. I discovered this divine chocolate morsel a couple of years ago at the Chocolate Show in NYC. With one bite the words flowed out…WOW! Just incredible.

Noted for their extremely thin skins and sweet taste, each Spanish chocolate fig is filled by hand with a silky dark 64% Valrhona whiskey ganache then dipped in a thin layer of dark 64% chocolate. Need I say more??? The Calabacita variety of fig is grown by a family owned company in “Los Llanillos” in the village of Almoharin located in the Extremadura region of Spain.

Based out of Philadelphia, PA, John & Kira’s is a socially innovative chocolate company dedicated to both making and selling world class confections and promoting positive social change. Their signature line of chocolate ganache squares features ingredients from sustainable artisan food growers local to their Philadelphia chocolate studio, across the country and around the world. Their gourmet, artisan chocolates are hand-craftedbeautifully gift-boxed for your holiday gift giving, birthdays, wedding favors, and business gifts. Treat yourself to something incredible, and when you can, let us know which is YOUR favorite.