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The Ultimate List of the Most Luxurious Valentines Chocolates in 2022
14th February is one of the sweetest occasions to shower your one true love with luxury Valentines chocolates. On this beautiful day of love, joy, and happiness, we’re sure that you are looking for the best Valentine’s Day gift for your partner. Well, you can stop looking. With our marvellous range of luxury Valentines chocolates for him and her, you can surprise them with some of the most delicious, mouth-watering, luxury chocolates on this Valentine’s Day. However, with so many wonderful and exciting options to choose from, selecting the right Valentine’s day gifts can get a little confusing. Therefore, we have got you this delightful article, to help you select the best Valentine’s chocolates and gifts to surprise your loved ones on this 14th February. Here we go. 1. Champagne Truffles Gift Box Express your love with this delightful Valentine’s champagne truffles box, filled with sensuous white truffles covered in a sensational champagne flavour. The truffles are freshly made by our genius chocolatiers by infusing the yummy cocoa butter with luscious Marc De Champagne. The delicious taste is further complemented with the perfect blend of milk and white chocolate to give your Valentine the crispy and creamy feeling of ultimate pleasure. 2. Say It With Love (Bespoke Valentines Chocolate Box) Our brilliant Say It With Love Chocolate Box allows you to personalise your Valentine’s Day gift for your partner. It’s a wonderful gift to convey your love with tasty chocolate and a beautiful message. In this gift box, you can choose to include five exquisite chocolate bars with a personalised message on every one of them. If this is your first Valentine’s Day together, this is the perfect way to tell your partner how much you love them. 3. Passion Fruit Caramel Heart Chocolates Well, the one thing that is always a constant in all Valentine’s Day celebrations is a tasty, wonderful box of heart chocolates. This amazing box of heart-shaped shells made of dark chocolate and filled with molten passion fruit caramel will surely make your valentine fall for you all over again. Prepared by London’s best luxury chocolate manufacturers, these heart chocolates are a riveting mirage of spontaneous excellence guaranteed to enhance the beauty of your valentine’s day. Have you ever wondered how to grow your own Passion Fruit Plant? Well! Our friends from Happy DIY Home have the perfect guide for the successful growth of this beautiful plant. 4. Melt’s Chocolatier Gift Boxes (Sets Of 28, 40, And 64) Taste the richness and splendour of London’s most luxurious chocolates handcrafted by the world’s best luxury British chocolate manufacturers in these splendid chocolate gift boxes. This Valentine’s day, take your better half on a fancy date and charm them with this luxurious box full of yummy surprises. Melt’s chocolatier box comes with all of our most magnificent chocolates all wrapped together in a designer, absolutely plastic-free box for your delight. The Valentines Chocolate box is available in opulent sets of 28, 40, and 64 handmade chocolates to make the best out of your day. 5. Dark Chocolate And Vegan Gift Hamper If your partner is vegan and avoids dairy-based chocolates, do not worry because we have exactly what you need to make your […]
Chocolate Mousse vs Souffle vs Pudding – What’s the Difference?
Chocolate desserts are the go-to for many; they’re arguably one of the best comfort foods of all time. With the wide range of delectable sweets made with chocolates, every dessert connoisseur is privy to the amazing world of chocolate desserts. However, there’s been a long-standing argument in the dessert world regarding technicalities and recipes with certain chocolate treats. Chocolate mousse vs souffle vs pudding can often be confusing for many. If you’re not familiar with recipes, you may be wondering about the difference between them. At Melt, we work closely with chocolate and have the experience to know how to use it correctly when baking desserts. If you want to learn more about the differences between chocolate mousse vs souffle vs pudding, we’ve put together a little guide that might help. So without further ado, let’s take a look! Chocolate Mousse – A Light And Creamy Dessert Chocolate mousse is a classic dessert that is a popular favourite worldwide. Originally known as mousse au-chocolat, this French dessert is delicious and equally easy to make. With a few essential ingredients, anyone can whip up this dessert and get the light and creamy texture it’s known for. Since it essentially uses uncooked eggs, people often opt for the vegan version by opting for silken tofu through which you can get a similar soft texture. Another great quality of this dessert is its versatility. You can use a bold dark chocolate bar for an intense chocolate taste, or opt for something lighter such as a milk bar. You can adjust the flavours according to what suits your palate. Additionally, you could also experiment with several flavour combinations to enhance the dessert even more; the light fluffy cocoa treat has a heavenly taste that is simply irresistible. Chocolate Souffle – A Decadent Indulgence A lot more intense and tricky to make, chocolate souffle is a technical and delicious dessert that is enjoyed by many. While we’ve all heard about how frustrating and challenging it is to get the texture of the souffle right, many bakers have come up with foolproof recipes that can be tried out by baking beginners and chocolate enthusiasts. So, what is a chocolate souffle? With a texture somewhere between an airy mousse and a firm custard, a souffle is a baked dessert known for its impressive rise. Cooked with sugar, dark chocolate, cream, and eggs, the airy batter is baked in an oven with several other technicalities involved in the process to get the right texture; it’s not everyone’s cup of tea. Since heat loss is the main reason behind a collapsing souffle, if you’re attempting to try out the recipe, make sure you avoid opening the oven too often. Chocolate Pudding – A Classic Favourite Chocolate pudding has become a common dessert, and it’s something people enjoy regularly. However, this does not diminish the deliciousness of the dessert – it’s a classic for a reason! With a custard-like texture, chocolate pudding is light yet firm; it is an easy treat that all can enjoy. Although pudding is usually considered a low-level dessert, using the right chocolate and the right cooking techniques can ensure you create a restaurant-worthy pudding. Additionally, pairing the pudding with some […]
Our Top 4 Tell-Tale Signs That Your Chocolate Has Gone Bad
While chocolate might have better and longer shelf life than other foods, you will notice something different about its appearance and texture after a certain period. These changes, however, can point to one question – whether or not your ingredient cannot be revived, i.e. is it unusable chocolate? Therefore, the expert chocolatiers at Melt have come up with today’s blog – a compilation of everything related to gone off chocolate. We have laid a base before getting into debunking certain perceptions about out of date chocolate, so read along! Can Chocolate Go Bad? It is highly unlikely for most to resist a bar of chocolate for too long, but if, for some reason, has been left for too long, you might start noticing differences in it. We have categorised them below for your convenience. 1. Quality and Freshness One way to check if you have bad chocolate is by inspecting its freshness and quality. Top chocolate-producing companies like Melt use fresh and quality sourced ingredients to serve the absolute best to their customers, so it’s advisable to eat high-quality chocolate within a few months of purchasing. 2. Scent Difference When a bar of chocolate is of high quality, milk or dark – it should smell rich in cocoa, whilst white chocolate should have a cocoa butter smell to it. If your chocolate has a savoury whiff to it, you should consider it as unusable chocolate. However, some chocolates last longer. The reason for this is that they often have additives (cheaper in prices). Dark chocolate also keeps very well; the flavonols (an antioxidant in cocoa) give it the necessary natural preservatives to last longer. For this reason, dark chocolate with its higher cocoa content lasts much longer than other kinds of chocolate. 3. Taste Cocoa butter has the innate ability to absorb flavours and odours from its surroundings, something that can let you taste last night’s leftovers from the fridge when munching on a refrigerated chocolate bar. Cold temperatures also prevent your chocolate from releasing more subtle flavours, meaning you will probably miss out on all the nuanced notes of cocoa. An unwrapped chocolate bar can easily absorb its surrounding taste and odour that can affect the overall taste of your chocolate. You can still eat it, but the taste of the profound richness coming from pure cocoa will get compromised. While this isn’t exactly a sign of a bad chocolate bar, it projects that you need better-storing processes. 4. Appearance The easiest and obvious giveaway of chocolate gone bad can be decided by the look of it. If you notice a white or grey hue appearing on your chocolate bar, then the chances are your chocolate had a fat bloom. While it is responsible for taking away the shine from your chocolate, it doesn’t affect the taste. On the other hand, if your chocolate has a grainy and bitty texture upon eating, it might have experienced something known as a sugar bloom. The reason behind this bloom could be exposure to humidity or quickly shifting the chocolate from cold to hot temperatures. This doesn’t necessarily mean you cannot eat it, but it ruins the texture aspect of your chocolate that can compromise the overall […]
Are You Vegan? – Our Ultimate Guide to Help You Indulge In Chocolate
With many people following vegan diets to live healthier, vegan chocolates have become a popular treat for many. These dairy-free chocolates are a great alternative to the traditional chocolate bar to keep cravings at bay. For people who prefer vegan diets or who are lactose intolerant to those who are simply curious, these chocolates are a delicious treat that anyone can enjoy. Whether it is dark chocolate, milk bars, or delicious confections, here’s a great vegan alternative to everything you desire at Melt. If you’re looking for a vegan chocolate guide to help you find the best gourmet treats to indulge in, we’ve got you covered. With our guide, you can find the best vegan chocolates to indulge in. Let’s take a look! Vegan Chocolates – All You Need To Know Traditionally, dairy has always been an integral component in the chocolate creation process, giving it the silky smooth texture we all love. However, with more people adopting plant-based diets or looking for dairy-free options to this popular cocoa treat, it’s no surprise that vegan alternatives to chocolate have become popular. With world-renowned chocolatiers putting this concept through development and experimentation, many incredible vegan chocolate recipes came up that were just as delicious and luxurious as their milk counterparts. Dark chocolate has become the face of vegan chocolates, with several delectable flavour profiles to suit everyone’s palate. However, dark chocolate isn’t the only chocolate option available; there are several great gourmet chocolates at Melt that you can add to your list of best vegan chocolates to try out. Vegan Milk Chocolates Dark chocolates with their intense and bold taste paired with rich aromas are something we all adore. However, for lighter and more conventional chocolate tastes, milk chocolate has been the go-to for many. If you’re a beginner to vegan chocolates and wish to start with something simple, these milk chocolates can be the perfect option. Many chocolatiers use plant-based milk and several other ingredients in place of milk to achieve the delicious taste of milk chocolate. It’s then substituted with other ingredients such as sugar cane, cashews, and others, to elevate the cocoa flavours and make the chocolate more enjoyable. Melt’s Vegan Milk chocolate is made of rare Madagascan cacao and cashew nuts with low sugar and high cocoa content. With the addition of cashew, the creamy melt-in-the-mouth texture is achieved which further enhances the cocoa flavour. Place your order for this delicious treat today! Vegan Dark Chocolate For those who prefer something bolder, dark chocolate can be a step above milk chocolate, with several amazing options to choose from. Many people would be surprised to know that several dark chocolate products are vegan due to their high cocoa content. The added cocoa butter gives them an additional depth of flavour along with the much-needed melt-in-the-mouth sensation. We’re all aware of the several health benefits dark chocolate provides, and for those trying to live a healthier life, it serves as one of the best vegan chocolates that one can indulge in. If you’re looking for unique vegan chocolates to try out, our collection of vegan chocolates has some incredible dark cocoa bars you can try out. Our favourites include 85% Philippines Dark Bar, Hazelnut […]
Our Top 3 Delicious White Chocolate and Fruit Pairings
Chocolate is one of the most versatile ingredients out there; with the intricacies that go into extracting it, it is also one of the finest luxuries suitable for all ages. When served with creative pairings, it can be remarkable.. Melt Chocolates, along with putting their customers’ gourmet chocolate cravings to rest, highly encourages these experiments and that is what has brought our experts to create today’s blog. If you’re looking for a little inspiration for a new culinary pursuit and want to understand why white chocolate goes well with fruit, we have created a list of delicious white chocolate and fruit pairing for you to indulge in. Without further ado, let’s dive right in! Why do White Chocolate and Fruit Go So Well? White chocolate is similar to a blank canvas in the chocolate world. You can pair this ingredient with anything because it doesn’t contain any cocoa solids and the flavour is less dominating than milk or dark chocolate. In no way are we suggesting that the taste of white chocolate is bland, it has high cocoa butter content that gives the taste a nuanced flavour, for a delicate taste that no other kind of chocolate has. Since the rich deep flavours of cocoa are absent in white chocolate, it has ample space for versatility. Its creamy texture is perfect for pairings with a variety of fruits. Let’s look at some irresistible white chocolate and fruit pairing. 1. Lemon and White Chocolate White chocolate has a creamy yet gentle sweetness in its texture and taste; something that is perfect when paired with a citrus tang. It is a perfect pairing for when you crave a bite of sweet and sour; a refreshing summer’s day dessert to make your culinary afternoons better. Try making the classic pavlova, with a garnish of lemon curd and grated flakes of white chocolate. Better yet, if you wish to keep it simple, make your chocolate truffles with a dash of lemon juice and complete the dish by sprinkling lemon zest into the mixture. 2. Raspberry and White Chocolate Raspberry brings tang to the sweet chocolate – proving all the reasons for making this pair popular! The tartness of raspberry is tempered when mixed with the creaminess of white chocolate, without disturbing the sweet flavour. Try making a classic raspberry and white chocolate cheesecake that combines the creamy/tangy flavour of mascarpone against the tartness of raspberry brought all together with the subtle sweetness of white chocolate. Its flavours are truly magical, bursting all at once when you take a bite. On another note, if you prefer something simpler, try making raspberries drizzled with melted white chocolate and dipped in the double cream. The indulgence is truly in its simplicity. 3. Passion Fruit and White Chocolate Passion fruit brings tropical taste to all the recipes you use it in. However, when eaten alone, it has a sour flavour. This brings us to another marvellous white chocolate and fruit pairing; combining passion fruit with white chocolate can help tame the sourness of the fruit without masking its delicate flavours. A simple recipe is a white chocolate mousse topped with the pulp of fresh passion fruit, which results in an easy but delicious […]
Homemade Gift Hampers – What to Put In Them?
One of the best ways to make a present special is to make it yourself. While there are several unique gift ideas, especially when you consider personalised gift hampers, nothing beats one that has chocolate. If you’re looking to treat a loved one with something indulgent, homemade chocolate gift hampers are the way to go! A ready-made gift hamper may be unique, but something that you put together will always be more memorable. Whether it is for Christmas, New Year’s, or any other celebration, they’re always the perfect gift idea. With this in mind, if you’re looking for ideas and suggestions for your homemade gift hampers, we’ve got you covered. The experts at Melt have put together a list of different products and elements you could include in your bespoke hampers to make them more personal and incredible. Let’s take a look! 1. Delectable Sweet Treats Sweets are unofficially one of the main components of every homemade gift hamper. From luxurious treats to simpler ones, every gift hamper contains some sort of sweet delicacy that people of all ages can enjoy. Based on what the recipient would like, you could add a variety of sweet treats to the hamper. From baked goods such as brownies, mud pies, and tarts to chocolate caramels, sea salt caramels, or milk honeycombs, there are many incredible treats you can add to your homemade chocolate hampers. For something more unique, our milk and dark sea salt discs, orangettes, and orange slices dipped in chocolate are great alternatives that will enhance this hamper. 2. A Box Of Delicious Chocolate Bars Certain gift hamper products are classics that cannot be replaced. Chocolate bars are one such element that is a popular favourite amongst all. However, you need not opt for traditional bars when you can find many incredible choices at Melt. From chocolate and nuts combinations like hazelnut dark bar, almond, pistachio and milk bar to more unique flavours like mint, gianduja, sea salt caramel and chilli, there are many amazing flavours to choose from. You could also consider adding any of our library boxes including nuts and salt and fruit and nuts boxes to make the hamper more decadent. 3. Sugar-Free And Vegan Chocolates For those who prefer plant-based or sugar-free chocolates, there are many delicious alternatives that provide the same, if not better, quality and taste as traditional chocolates. Chocolate discs, coffee dark bar, vegan milk chocolate are some of the many options you could consider from our vegan chocolate collection. For sugar-free options from minibars to milk chocolate bars, there are many amazing flavours that you can add to your homemade chocolate gift hamper. 4. Chocolate Making Experiences If you want to go for something different than the usual box of chocolates, why not consider adding a chocolate making experience to the hamper? We offer several incredible courses that let you experience making delicious chocolates from our very own chocolatiers. Some of our top experiences include our brownie course, bonbon making class, chocolate and cocktail pairing night and virtual chocolate tasting class. These unique experiences allow you to enjoy the world of chocolate in an entirely different way, while also understanding the entire bean-to-bar process to make delicious chocolates. […]
Our 4 Classic Winter Hot Chocolate Pairings
The dark and chilly nights tend to bring out some cravings; with Melt’s Christmas chocolate collection, we’ve got you covered! Chocolate is the one ingredient that goes with everything. It is that food that comforts people of all ages! Its moldability, therefore, is used in several recipes across the globe. Be it a traditional Christmas pudding or a classic cake, a little bit of chocolate makes a ton of difference in the dish’s overall taste. Speaking of using chocolate in different ways, this blog will help you out with creative hot chocolate pairings, a twist on the classic hot chocolate recipe for a memorable winter evening. Let’s dive right in! 1. Chocolate and Orange When you think of smelling Christmas in the air, it usually comes from the star Christmas recipe ingredients – cinnamon and oranges. While oranges and chocolate are great summer favourites; oranges are also undeniably the most Christmas-y fruit. Not to mention, certain traditions in the past have encouraged putting oranges as Christmas treats in the stockings. Since this ingredient is the star Christmas element, you should consider using oranges to create unique hot chocolate pairings. Creating an orange hot chocolate shouldn’t be very challenging with a variety of orange flavoured chocolates available on the market. Once done, garnish your cup of hot chocolate with fresh orange shaving for a gourmet-looking serve. 2. Peppermint White Hot Chocolate The year-end festivities and winters are meant for you to rejuvenate and treat yourself for all the hard work you’ve done. Peppermint, being one such ingredient that helps your body relax, can fulfil this purpose. When paired with white chocolate to make a delicious cup of hot chocolate, this may become your staple ‘go to’ choice. All you need is a light cream, milk, peppermint and plenty of white chocolate chips to fulfil your craving – this cup of indulgent hot chocolate is what you’ve been waiting for. 3. Chilli and Chocolate When the nights get extremely chilly, you need that extra kick of chilli to warm the cockles. Many premixes have curated their products by including chilli as a unique ingredient in the recipe, but make sure you choose the one that has a considerable amount, if your taste buds cannot handle the heat. Try out Melt’s chilli dark bar before indulging in this recipe, to see if it is right for you! In a hot chocolate pairing, Chilli is a unique experience and is meant to give just a soft kick for that extra flavour. This hot chocolate pairing tastes best when made with dark chocolate, so make sure you are a bitter chocolate lover before trying this recipe. Lastly, if you desperately want to taste this recipe without the impactful heat, try adding a dash of local honey. The blend of honey, chilli and dark chocolate will give your taste buds an experience that is one of a kind. 4. Hot Chocolate Toppings If you are not feeling too adventurous but want a unique hot chocolate pairing, this is for you. The options here are limitless; you can use as many types of hot chocolate toppings as you want to create a masterpiece of your own. Now is the time to skip […]
