Christmas is a time for indulgence, and it’s a time of year when chocolate really comes into its own. From cakes to cookies to after dinner sweets, you’ll find foods with a high cocoa content around every table at this time of year. Here are three traditional chocolates to include in your Christmas festivities.
Pralines
Filled with a delicious hazelnut-based cream, pralines are many people’s favorite when they’re looking for a rich and indulgent after dinner chocolate. You can find pralines in white, milk, or dark chocolate, or sometimes a combination of the three.
Mint Chocolate
The archetypal after dinner chocolate, mint chocolate can be a nice palate cleanser when a lot of rich food is being consumed. It’s not one to consume loads of, so if you’re looking for a small, sophisticated treat seek out some good quality mint chocolate.
Dark Chocolate
Most children will turn their noses up at the offering of dark chocolate, but if you’re drinking something sweet and rich like port or brandy, a good quality dark chocolate can accompany this beautifully. Seek out bars with a cocoa content of 60% or higher, and make sure that cocoa or cocoa butter is the first ingredient, rather than sugar.
