Chocolates, like fine wines and rare foods, are a luxury both at gatherings and on their own. These exclusive treats will thrill everyone’s taste buds.
La Madeline au Truffe by Knipschildt
This luxurious chocolate is made with a rare French Perigord truffle at its center, surrounded by 70% dark chocolate, and finished with a coating of edible gold. The truffle has an intense earthy flavor, adding a savory depth to the sweetness of the chocolate. The ganache inside is velvety and smooth, providing a rich mouthfeel that complements the slightly bitter dark chocolate. Only a few pieces are made per day. ($2,600 per pound)
Frey Chocolate’s “Golden Speckled Chocolate”
Switzerland’s Frey’s Golden Speckled Chocolate is known for its extravagant ingredients, which include 24-carat gold leaf and exquisite dark chocolate. The smooth, high-quality milk chocolate serves as the foundation of this treat. The golden speckles often come from caramelized sugar or toffee, adding a light crunch and a rich caramelized flavor. This adds an extra layer of sweetness and depth to the chocolate, without making it too sweet. ($1,400 per pound)
The “Chocopologie” Truffle by Knipschildt
This single truffle is made with 70% Venezuelan chocolate, infused with fresh cream, and features a rare and expensive black truffle at its core. It has a slight bitterness that balances the sweet ganache inside and sets the stage for the truffle’s overall complexity. It’s coated in cocoa powder and decorated with an edible gold leaf. ($250 per piece)
To’ak Chocolate
To’ak is often hailed as one of the finest and rarest chocolate brands in the world. Made in Ecuador from the rare Nacional cacao bean, To’ak is known for its distinctive flavor and the meticulous process involved in its production. Each bar is aged in a wooden box, sometimes in whiskey casks, for added depth. The rare cacao beans and careful crafting contribute to the price. ($350 per bar)
Pierre Marcolini Haute Couture Chocolates
Pierre Marcolini is one of the most prestigious chocolatiers in the world, known for creating haute couture chocolates that are as much about art as they are about taste. His chocolates are made using the finest cacao beans sourced from around the world, and he uses traditional techniques passed down through generations. ($1,000+ per box)
