Chocolaty Moments with a Chocolate Addict

Friday, October 20, 2006

Godiva's Truffles-, Belgium- An exquisite encounter

Dear Chocolate Maniacs,
I was at Taipei 101 and all the shops there were mostly international designer's brands and I spotted a Godiva stand which I realize is heavenly and quite expensive.
I managed to buy a small bar of 4 segmented Raspberry Dark Chocolate for RM 22++(After conversion).
At KLIA (Kuala Lumpur International Airport), I knew all along there was this Godiva stand as well but didn't dare to walk near it as I was afraid I could not resist myself from buying excessively. But this time, I made a dangerous move towards the stand and got my eyes spotted at Godiva's latest truffles which comes in 9 and 16 pieces. I bought the smaller version which costs me RM88.90. So it is basically RM 9.87 per piece of heavenly enchanted truffle. I also bought a lot of other different types of chocolates at the other chocolate shop which I'll post later.


Here's Godiva's latest Truffles......
I deliberately post the pictures to their biggest size for a more realistic description.

Just look at the elegant packaging. It is not elaborate but you know it is of a great quality.


There are pairs for Dark Chocolate Raspberry, Cappucino and Hazelnut Praline truffles.


Here's what really in the inside! I took a satisfying bite and slice the truffle into half neatly so that the pictures look better than ever.

My first pick is this because it looks the simplest and I have an awesome prediction of what it will probably taste like.

However, once I took my first bite, it totally gave me a different definition of simple dark chocolate truffle because despite the simplicity of its taste, Godiva's dark chocolate truffle has a heavenly twist into where the top coat which is covered with bits of thinly scrapped chocolates melt so gently into the dark chocolate filling which was not overly bitter nor was it too typical. It was so good I almost died of being too reluctant to taste other truffles as I know I badly love them. Call me biased but this is what I experienced.



My second pick is this dark chocolate covered raspeberry. The top coat is reasonably soft and then you get to sink your teeth into the middle of the truffle where the raspberry puree is securely wrapped. Fruity and very "berry", a great truffle to pick before and after creamy ones.



Cappucino lovers, this truffle gives you the kick! The white chocolate which is shattered on the top of this truffle gives a lightly sweet touch to the milk chocolate covering a cappucino enhanced filling. What I mentioned that it gives you the kick? Simple. The cappucino flavor is obvious and there is a beautiful cappucino aroma surrounding it. Plus, it blends with the creamy texture around it. Lovely! You just want more than one.



I never thought I love chocolates with coconut that much until I get to try this one. The top coat is actually covered with bits of caramelled coconut and then you just indulge into its finely produced filling which is extremely deliscious. I sadly could only have one of this as it does not come in pairs.


This French Vanilla truffle is my craze. I love the strong scent of vanilla and cream fulfill my nostrils and the flavor of them satisfy my tastebuds. Whoever invented these truffles is/are so brilliant, I finally know why they say chocolates replace sex!




The looks of this Hazelnut Praline truffle really did not amaze me as I know nothing about its fillings and it is dark in color and the shape is not your average perfect round. However, the dark chocolate outside this less attractive truffle blends so exquisitely with the hazelnut praline it protects inside. I don't go crazy for nuts and adore nut paste instead of orignal hard ones, so I find this piece my treasure and luckily, there are two of them in the box.




Chocolate lovers who haven't tasted this should urge yourselves to go for Godiva's truffles. It is a must try, a command,my command!

ChocolatElf巧克力精灵 at 5:58 AM

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