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.
Haci Bekir Turkish Coriander Sweets
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.
The Toffee Merchant Classic Dark Toffee
The best toffee we’ve tried comes from The Toffee Merchant, a small-batch, award-winning confectioner in Arizona that produces tender, crunchy toffee that won’t break a tooth. Unlike any other toffee we’ve tried, this thick slab breaks easily into flaky pieces. Cooked slowly and using the highest quality ingredients, their Classic Dark Toffee is just the basics—done right. It balances sweet yet dark caramel notes with a buttery mixture of almonds and pecans and rich, dark chocolate. Don’t be surprised if you go through a bag in a day. This stuff is that addictive.
The Toffee Merchant Salted Espresso Toffee
The best toffee we’ve tried comes from The Toffee Merchant, a small-batch, award-winning confectioner in Arizona that produces tender, crunchy toffee that won’t break a tooth. Unlike any other toffee we’ve tried, this thick slab breaks easily into flaky pieces. Cooked slowly and using the highest quality ingredients, their Salted Espresso Toffee packs a punch of coffee flavor into the sweet dark chocolate. Caramel complements buttery pecans and almonds, but just the right amount of espresso powder and a pinch of salt add surprising depth. Don’t be surprised if you go through a bag in a day. This stuff is that addictive.
Natsukashiya Japanese Grape Gummies
Since 1901, Natsukashiya has been producing handcrafted confections in Japan with the same traditional preserving techniques. On a recent trip to Japan, our Milk Street team discovered the unassuming confectionery and some of their naturally sweet bites. Made with real grape juice from grapes grown in the Nagano Prefecture, each of Natsykashiya’s bite-sized jellies start with a crystalline crunch from a fine sugar coating, which gives way to a tender and chewy interior. Crisp and slightly floral with a hint of sourness, the full brightness of the fresh fruit shines through. Unlike other gummies that are artificial, overly sweet and stick to your teeth, even those who don’t crave candy will reach for a second or third of this special treat.
Natsukashiya Japanese Peach Gummies
Since 1901, Natsukashiya has been producing handcrafted confections in Japan with the same traditional preserving techniques. On a recent trip to Japan, our Milk Street team discovered the unassuming confectionery and some of their naturally sweet bites. Made with real white peach juice from peaches grown in the Yamanashi Prefecture, each of Natsykashiya’s bite-sized jellies start with a crystalline crunch from a fine sugar coating, which gives way to a tender and chewy interior. Fresh, with a clear and sweet peach flavor, the full brightness of the fresh fruit shines through. Unlike other gummies that are artificial, overly sweet and stick to your teeth, even those who don’t crave candy will reach for a second or third of this special treat.
Natsukashiya Japanese Yuzu Gummies
Since 1901, Natsukashiya has been producing handcrafted confections in Japan with the same traditional preserving techniques. On a recent trip to Japan, our Milk Street team discovered the unassuming confectionery and some of their naturally sweet treats. Made with real yuzu juice from citrus grown in the Kochi and Tokushima Prefectures, each of Natsukashiya’s bite-sized jellies start with a crystalline crunch from a fine sugar coating, which gives way to a tender and chewy interior. Bold, with a zippy tartness, and a sweet citrus flavor, the full brightness of the fresh fruit shines through. Unlike other gummies that taste artificial and overly sweet or stick to your teeth, even those who don’t crave candy will reach for a second or third of this special treat.
Natsukashiya Japanese Gummies — Set of 3
Since 1901, Natsukashiya has been producing handcrafted confections in Japan with the same traditional preserving techniques. On a recent trip to Japan, our Milk Street team discovered the unassuming confectionery and some of their naturally sweet bites. Made with real fruit juice from produce grown all over Japan, each of Natsykashiya’s bite-sized jellies are tender and chewy with a crystalline crunch from the fine sugar coating. This set of three is complete with yuzu, white peach and grape flavors that are sweet—but not cloying, so the full brightness of the fresh fruit shines through. Unlike other gummies that are artificial, overly sweet and stick to your teeth, even those who don’t crave candy will reach for a second or third helping of this special treat.