Belgian Chocolate

Ahh.... Chocolate....

Are you a fan of chocolate? Have you ever tried Belgian chocolate? If you answered "yes" to the first question and "no" to the second one, then you are really missing out.

Perhaps you're looking for that special gift for that potentially special someone for Valentines day? Then there's no better gift than smooth, imported Belgian chocolate.

What's so special about Belgian Chocolate?

In 1912, Belgian confisseur and entrepreneur Jean Neuhaus had a disruptive idea for luxury chocolate, which he called the "praline." He invented a technique to use a hard chocolate mold (called a couverteur) to form a shell that could be filled with soft nougats and creams (even liquids) of a variety of flavors, such as hazelnut, coffee, coconut, toffee, liquor, nuts, butter, marzipan, and even different kinds of chocolate.

As the old saying goes, "you can't miss something you never had." This is especially true of high quality Belgian chocolate. Once you taste it, you'll never think of chocolate in the same way again. Belgium is, after all, the chocolate capital of the world.

Belgium chocolate makes the best gifts for that special someone. The chocolate is distinctly delicious, and, due to it's price and effort to get (you typically have to buy online), shows an extra token of appreciation or affection than normal chocolates.

"It's the thought that counts." Sure, but this chocolate screams that you're thinking about them a lot.

Below is a collection of some of the most popular Belgian chocolates that you can buy online.

Godiva Chocolates

One of the biggest names in premium Belgian chocolate. They've been making chocolate since 1926, produce over 3,000 tons of chocolate every year, and play a large role in international gourmet chocolate sales.

Leonidas Belgian Chocolates

Leonidas Belgian chocolates (as pictured above and to the right) are a bit pricey, but the quality is unmatched. They sell assorted packages weighing in as little as 1 lb. That's a lot of chocolate! All packages are wrapped in Leonidas' signature gift wrapping.

If you're a fan of the sweet stuff, Leonidas is the Belgian chocolate for you.

Cocoa Dusted Dark Chocolate Belgian Truffles

If you're feeling particularly adventurous, you can try some dark chocolate truffles dusted in cocoa. The cocoa gives them a bit of a bitter taste, but they are smooth and creamy, and when the chocolate is melting in your mouth, the cocoa is the last thing on your mind.

Gudrun Elite Belgian Chocolates

Starting in a 1 lb 2.5 ounces (or 525g), the Gudrun Elite Belgian Chocolates assortment box contains chocolate that just melts away in your mouth almost like it's floating.

Price

High quality Belgium chocolate can be expensive, especially if it's hand made.

Expiration

There are no preservatives in most Belgian chocolate, and will not maintain its deliciously fresh flavor for long.

Neuhaus Belgian Chocolate
neuhauschocolate.com

Pierre Marcolini
marcolini.be (warning: flash/audio)

Callebaut
callebaut.com

Wittamer
wittamer.com