Texan Chocolates Worth the Splurge
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It’s the month of all things cute and mush! Even though Valentine’s has come and gone, it’s never too late to indulge in some hand-made chocolate (What wine goes well with chocolate?) from an artisan chocolatier right here in Texas.
Cacao has a hard time growing in Texas, but that doesn’t mean we don’t make some sweet local chocolate here in the Lone Star State! Fairtrade cocoa beans are sourced by these local chocolatiers from the best farms around the world and are hand-made into some of the finest chocolate treats Texas has to offer.
Cacao & Cardamom Chocolatier
A gourmet chocolate shop specializing in deliciously sweet creations, Cacao & Cardamom is truly a treat. Their confectionery is made from a premium couverture chocolate base infused with spices and exotic fruit. The brand is focused on experimenting with all things chocolate, using innovative preparation techniques and offering unique flavor pairings. The ingredients are freshly sourced and whipped into intricate recipes with a touch of a finesse. The shop’s Valentine’s specials include their beautiful, heart-shaped boxes featuring their best-selling flavors.
Cacao & Cardamom also ships all across the country! Perfect for gifting across state lines!
Address: 2013 W GRAY, Houston, 77019
Contact: 713-814-5914
Dude, Sweet Chocolate
This shop pushes the boundaries of chocolate making with its intriguing and unconventional flavors. Their rosebud fudge, for instance, is made with rose petals and a type of sour cherry pit. Chef Katherine Clapner has curated a variety of specials for Valentine’s Day, featuring spiced cinnamon bars, giant truffle-filled hearts, chocolate sauces or “love potions”, and a have-it-all gift bucket. Other specialty treats include nutty chocolate barks, candied nuts (how long do nuts last?), drinking chocolate, truffles (What wine goes well with truffles?), and fudges, among other delicious treats.
One taste, and you'll definitely go Dude, Sweet Chocolate!
Location: 408 W Eighth St, #102, Dallas, TX 75208
Contact: 214-943-5943
Madhu Chocolate
All your small-batch, artisanal, hand-made chocolate dreams can come true at Madhu! This Austin-based chocolate store is pulling out all stops to ensure its creations are made with ethically sourced and premium ingredients. Their bean-to-bar Indian-inspired offerings are made with cacao from the Tumaco region of Colombia. Popular bars include Saffron Mix, Dark Masala Chai, Coconut Milk & Cashew, and the award-winning Idduki Black Pepper, among others. Madhu’s festive boxes start from $60 and feature a host of specialty items such as flavorsome hot chocolate and tea blends.
Excite your tastebuds with handmade chocolate with truly unique twists with Madhu Chocolate
Location: 6814 Northeast Dr, Austin, TX 78723
Contact: 425-247-5797
Ixcacao Artisanal Chocolate
Ixcacao Artisanal Chocolate captures all of Mexico’s deliciousness in a single bite. Using chocolate imported from Mexico, this boutique creates picture-perfect treats that highlight vibrant Mexican flavors such as mole, tamarindo, café de Oya, and more. Mexican cacao is richer in antioxidants, lending a smoother, more aromatic flavor to the final chocolate product. Their festive offerings include breakable chocolate cases in adorable shapes, packed with bonbons and Mexican candy. Their “Don’t Break My Sweetheart” collection is on sale this Valentine’s and is definitely worth checking out!
Tired of your "standard" chocolates? Ixcacao Artisanal Chocolate's vibrant Mexican flavors shine through with every bite!
MB Chocolatier
A regular at the Pecan Grove Farmers Market, MB Chocolatier offers gourmet chocolate crafted with passion and expertise. Chef-owner Marla was bitten by the chocolate bug when she tasted a box of fine Ecuadorian chocolates. This inspired her to enroll at a professional school of chocolate arts and pursue chocolate artistry as a career. Soon, her efforts came to fruition with MB Chocolatier, a business selling artisanal confectionery developed for the American palate. Marla’s repertoire is extensive— from bonbons, chocolate cherries (how long do cherries last?)and hot chocolate bombs to artisanal bars and pops, she does it all! You can build your own selection to customize your chocolate experience or opt for a pre-designed assortment for a surprise with every bite.
I've always loved the milk chocolates from MB Chocolatier. So if you're looking for something simple, yet refined, then do check them out!!
Location: 28738 Fitzroy Harbour, Katy, 77494 (Pre-orders only)
Contact: 713-304-4466
Do you have a sweet tooth? Texas is home not just to chocolatiers but to many local food artisans that produce everything from artisan bonbons and fudge to mouthwatering pralines and truffles! Check out the TexasRealFood Promptuary to learn about the different sweets Texas is known for and where to find them!
What’s your favorite sweet treat? Let us know in the comments below.
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