D. Barbero Torronjotto
An elevated rendition of a classic combination, white chocolate and Piedmont-grown hazelnuts combine in this rich, soft and creamy nougat treat—a riff on the cocoa, hazelnut and sugar confection from northern Italy known as gianduiotto. Smooth, nutty and buttery-sweet, the Piedmont hazelnuts really shine through in each bite without any overpowering chocolate, melding perfectly with the specialty nougat made from honey and egg, ingredients used in Spanish turrón.
Ash Creek Oregon Milk Chocolate Hazelnuts
These decadent, chocolate-cloaked morsels showcase the hazelnut’s rich flavor with a sweet and luxurious twist. The producer cultivates the Jefferson varietal of hazelnut—known for its extra-buttery, bold, warm taste and generous size—in the fertile soil of the Willamette Valley. After growing them using sustainable methods on their family farm, Ash Creek harvests the nuts during the final week of October before cleaning them and double-dipping them in premium milk chocolate in small batches.
Ash Creek Oregon Roasted Hazelnuts
Ash Creek’s Roasted Hazelnuts showcase the nuts’ rich, clean flavor, with no added salt or sugar. The producer cultivates the Jefferson varietal of hazelnut—known for its extra-buttery, bold, warm taste and generous size—in the fertile soil of the Willamette Valley. After the nuts are grown using sustainable methods on their family farm, Ash Creek roasts them until they’re golden brown yet still clinging to a bit of their flavorful skin.
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Tastëlanghe Hazelnut Dark Chocolate Spread
Incredibly hard to find in the U.S., Tonda Gentile hazelnuts are considered some of the best in the world. Grown exclusively in the Langhe area of Piedmont, Italy, Tastëlanghe has been producing them since 1891. In their Dark Chocolate Hazelnut Spread (Nocciola Dark), those renowned hazelnuts turn into a creamy, rich, sweet dark chocolate spread. Light in texture but deep in flavor, this spread has just a hint of dark chocolate and intense notes of roasted hazelnuts. It’s like Nutella, but less dense, far more flavorful, and with only natural ingredients. Use it to spoon onto ice cream, cakes, cookies, or any baked good or anywhere you would Nutella, spread on toast, or eat straight from the jar!
Tastëlanghe Hazelnut Caramel
Incredibly hard to find in the U.S., Tonda Gentile hazelnuts are considered some of the best in the world. Grown exclusively in the Langhe area of Piedmont, Italy, Tastëlanghe has been producing them since 1891. In their Hazelnut (Nocciola) Caramel, those renowned hazelnuts turn into a creamy, rich, sweet caramelly spread with a hint of salt. Light in texture but deep in flavor, this spread is full of caramel flavor from a mixture of caramelized hazelnuts and milk that is cooked down to perfection. It’s like dulce de leche, but less dense and far more flavorful. Spoon it onto ice cream, cakes, cookies, or any baked good, spread on toast or eat straight from the jar!
Meurisse Caramel & Almonds Dark Chocolate (2-Pack)
Belgium is already renowned in the chocolate-making world, but for the best of the best, we looked to the country’s oldest company: Meurisse. Operated since 1845 in Antwerp, Belgium, the family-owned business sources the highest-quality ingredients to make every bar of their rich, deep chocolate. And it all starts with the beans. In their Caramel & Almonds Dark Chocolate, the 73% blend of rare Trinitario cacao beans from Papua New Guinea makes for a bar with a dark roasted flavor, which is complemented by the addition of caramel and small crunchy bites of almond. Comes in a set of two bars.
Cruzilles Pâtes de Fruits Gift Tin
Delightfully fruity, with a crunchy sugar exterior that melts into a tender gummy center, these French Pâtes de Fruits from Cruzilles are full of distinct fresh berry flavor. A traditional French confection, pâtes de fruits have to be made with a high percentage of fruit puree and pulp (Cruzilles uses up to 75%), which gives the jellies a bright fruitiness. They have a higher moisture content than supermarket jellies—so they are not dry, tough or overly chewy—and the light sugar coating prevents stickiness and adds a light crunch. Try all three flavors: Raspberry, Strawberry and Blueberry, made from high-quality berries picked at peak freshness and packaged in an adorable metal pail.
Kankitsu Labo Dry Candied Citrus Peels 5 Pack Sampler
Harvested and made in the Ehime Prefecture of Japan, Kankitsu Labo’s Dry Candied Citrus Peels are unique and full of complex, fresh citrus flavor. Kankitsu’s—translating to “Japanese citrus,” is a fitting company name—sampler pack of candied citrus rinds ranges far beyond the common flavors of lemon and orange that you’d find in the United States. Perfectly sugared and never sticky, try yuzu for a pleasant, fruity bitterness; gently tart amanatsu; rich, sweet-and-sour iyokan; refreshing and light kawachi bankan or vibrant, tangy blood orange. Snack on them as they are, sprinkle over ice cream and yogurt, use as a garnish on cocktails or add into baked goods like muffins, pies and cakes.