by MK Burnell
For the past several Valentine’s Days, we’ve gotten into the habit of pointing you towards the most luscious and luxurious artisan chocolates on the market, and we see no reason to stop now. In keeping with our Rhapsody in Red theme, here are some exotically flavored handcrafted chocolates to ignite flames of passion.
What could be more perfect than aphrodisiac-themed truffles? With ingredients like kumamoto oyster-infused cream, champagne, and pearl dust; mamajuana and chamomile; and ancho chillies and Ceylon cinnamon, this is a box of chocolates unlike any you’ve tasted before.
Pave Glace are decadently delicious chocolates created with ground hazelnuts, saffron, and cocoa butter, designed to resemble the cobblestones of a Swiss mountain village. Elegant, unexpected, charming and very tasty.
A fiery collection of four sweet, hot bonbons to light up the senses. Chipotle, pasilla chile and cayenne combine with more traditional ingredients like caramel fudge, sea salt, cinnamon chocolate ganache and macadamia nut praline to put an intriguing spin on some old classics.
Made especially for Valentine’s Day, this truffle collection from Romanicos offers rich and creamy flavors like vanilla, champagne, holy berry, and coconut. Takes the heart-shaped box of chocolates to a whole new level.
Chocolates from His/Her Hometown
Want something a little more personal? Call up an independent chocolatier or candy store in your partner’s hometown and order up a box from them. It’s a sweet way to support a local business while honoring your loved one’s roots.