Wednesday, March 19, 2014

Hedonist - Hazelnut Truffle - March 19, 2014

Chocolate of the Day: 

Hedonist Artisan Chocolates
Hazelnut Truffles
Very Good
Weight: .4 oz. (11.32 g.) (estimate) for 1 piece
Calories: 63 calories (estimate) for 1 piece
Cost: N/A - sample box
Purchased from: N/A - from Hedonist Chocolates

Today's Hazelnut Truffle from Hedonist Artisan Chocolates (Rochester, NY) would please any pleasure-seeking chocolate lover.

Melt in your mouth creamy gianduja (hazelnut and chocolate) centers were enveloped in dark chocolate and topped with a half hazelnut and a light sprinkle of sea salt crystals. Not overly sweet, just one of these rich-tasting, dairy-free beauties provided a wonderful, satisfying treat.

While difficult to do, I recommend eating chocolates like this slowly to fully enjoy.

Today was Day #6 of Chocolate and Hazelnut Theme Week.

Bliss - Chocolate Hazelnut Fudge - Mar. 18, 2014

Chocolate of the Day: 

Bliss Unlimited, LLC
Luna and Larry's
Coconut Bliss - Chocolate Hazelnut Fudge
Good - Good +
Weight: 1/2 cup (97 g.) / 1 Pint (473 mL) total container
Calories: 240 calories in 1/2 cup serving
Purchased from: Country Sun Natural Foods, Palo Alto, CA

When I think of non-dairy frozen desserts, I don't always think of high-quality, natural ingredients. However, today's Luna and Larry's Coconut Bliss Chocolate Hazelnut Fudge frozen dessert, distributed by Bliss Unlimited, LLC (Eugene, OR) was different. This organic coconut milk-based chocolate "ice cream" was sweetened with organic agave syrup, chocolate fudge and hazelnuts. The dark fudge ribbon wound its way through this frozen dessert and had a slight mocha flavor to it (there was no coffee in this dessert).

For those who might not care that much for coconut, not to worry. The coconut flavor was subtle, and the texture of this frozen dessert was almost as creamy as, well, real dairy cream based ice cream. The Coconut Bliss product line would be a good substitute for those wanting an organic, vegan, gluten-free/soy-free alternative to traditional ice cream. The company also claims that their frozen desserts with agave provide a relatively low-glycemic option.

Today was Day #5 of Chocolate and Hazelnut Theme Week.
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