Godiva Chocolate Truffles: The Chocolate Experience

Early on I learned the difference between really good chocolate, and “other” chocolate. Good chocolate came in nice packaging, was served to you over a high glass counter by a woman wearing white gloves and a fancy uniform, and just one piece cost more than 2 or 3 of the candy bars you might eat on any other day. The whole reason why Godiva (or any high-end chocolate) tastes so good is not only its inherent quality, but also the whole experience you get when you walk into the chocolate boutique. It’s the tinkle of the silver bell over the door, the perfectly aligned rows of truffles, the heady smell of fresh cocoa which wafts over you as you inspect all the gorgeous, shiny little baubles. You walk in and feel as though you must suddenly be quiet, demure, sophisticated. This is food to be respected.

My first experience with this was at the Godiva Chocolates store in Manhattan. I was about fourteen, traveling in New York with my Mom. She and I were on an indulgent holiday in the middle of winter – any excuse for chocolate was deemed a good one. We walked into the Godiva store and I literally spent a good half hour just gazing at it all. It took several more minutes for me to actually choose a few pieces to take home, and eventually I was coaxed out of the shop, clutching my bag which was folded over at the top just so. I don’t remember the chocolates themselves all that well, but I remember every moment of my time in the shop, and the heady experience of having something so special in my hands.

That first experience with expensive chocolate paved the way for me to seek out chocolates – where the chocolate appeals to all five of our senses, not just our taste buds. Since then I’ve tasted, smelled, gazed upon and swooned in various small chocolate stores all over the world – not just for the satisfying snap of the chocolate and the soft squish of ganache, but for the entire experience. On my honeymoon I forced my new husband to divert our route by several hundred kilometers, just so we could visit the Godiva shop in the Le Grand Place in Brussels. I didn’t realize it then, but those early chocolate experiences actually changed my life – so enamored was I that I ended up with a career which involves my using chocolate daily. Maybe some things are just meant to be.

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Cool. Another certified chocoholic. i wonder if she love Godiva Chocolate truffles as much as i do. hoorah to you MichelleG.

Godiva Chocolate Truffles: the pinnacle of chocolates

Back before I started candy blogging in earnest, I thought Godiva Chocolatier, makers of the godiva chocolate truffles and godiva chocolates alike, was the pinnacle of chocolates. How could they not be, with their beautiful, shiny, golden ballotins? When I was in middle school, my family got bumped up to first class for a Shanghai to Tokyo flight. They served Godiva chocolate truffles for dessert, which only bolstered my vaunted view of the brand.

I was so pleased by my free box of Godiva chocolate truffles. The eight godiva chocolate truffles within were (from left to right, then top to bottom in the below photo): Godiva Chocolate truffles milk chocolate, Godiva Chocolate truffles hazelnut praline, Godiva Chocolate truffles dark chocolate, Godiva Chocolate truffles smooth coconut, Godiva Chocolate truffles French vanilla, Godiva Chocolate truffles roasted almond, Godiva Chocolate truffles extra dark chocolate, and Godiva Chocolate truffles double chocolate raspberry.

Godiva Chocolate truffles milk chocolate was a milk chocolate shell around a creamy, sweet, and fatty milk chocolate ganache. Godiva calls this one “the classic.” The Godiva Chocolate truffles dark chocolate was a dark version of the milk (duh) that I found to be overly sweet, though its fruity finish was nice.

I liked the Godiva Chocolate truffles extra dark chocolate somewhat more. Its ganache was thicker and less flowy than those of the milk and dark, but it still managed to be unpleasantly greasy. It had a deep cocoa flavor but not much flavor nuance otherwise.

The Godiva Chocolate truffles hazelnut praline (above), dubbed a “nutty reverie” by Godiva, was a milk-chocolate enrobed truffle covered in tiny bits of chopped and candied hazelnuts. The nut bits had a light crunch and a sweet crisp, and the truffle itself had a yummy, honeycombed nuttiness to it, making it my favorite in the box.

Godiva Chocolate truffles double chocolate raspberry (aka “berry tempting” in Godiva-speak) had a strangely wet ganache enrobed in dark chocolate. It had a seedy raspberry sweet finish, and the whole truffle had a nice brightness to it.

Godiva Chocolate truffles coconut (below) was a white ganache with a milk chocolate coating. It was nicely nutty, with a slight grain and grit to the filling. The finish was sweet and tasted strongly of coconut, and the whole thing was a tad too sweet for me.

Godiva Chocolate truffles french vanilla was dark chocolate around a creamy, white filling. I didn’t get much genuine vanilla flavor from this. Instead, I mostly tasted its saccharine finish.

Finally, Godiva Chocolate truffles roasted almond was my second favorite after the Godiva Chocolate truffles hazelnut praline. Its ganache was thick and creamy with a wonderful roasty nuttiness. I found it pleasant to eat but also a bit overly sweet. Perhaps it would have been better in a dark enrobing?


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This is ver nice review of Godiva Chocolate truffles by Rosa. she was bale to describe every Godiva Chocolate truffles she have tried. Very informative. thanks Rosa.

Godiva Chocolte Truffles: Corporate Gift Giving Made Deliciously Easy

Make an elegant and lasting impression by choosing from our great selection of Godiva Chocolates truffles and so many other delicious collections. Whether your desire is to present a memorable gourmet chocolate, gourmet chocolate gifts or token of thanks to employees, send an impressive gourmet chocolate or gourmet chocolate gifts basket to a client, reward an important vendor or congratulate a business associate. Godiva Chocolate truffles are sure to delight.

A personalized ribbon sets your gift of Godiva chocolate truffles apart. A personalized gift goes the extra mile, tastefully communicating your commitment, appreciation and sentiment. So why not add a custom-imprinted ribbon to one of our classic Gold Ballotins, Truffle Assortments or All-of-a-Kind Collections?


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This is perfect! now that the Christmas season is fast approaching. this is a great way to show the gift giving spirit. :) Giving a box of gourmet chocolate or gourmet chocolate gifts such as Godiva chocolate truffles would be the best gift for all season. :)

Godiva Chocolate Truffles: Dark Gems

These Dark Godiva Chocolate Truffles are part of the Godiva chocolate truffles Gems Collection. Similar to the previous post, the bag these chocolates are in is decorated with purple and gold. I would associate the words ‘wealth’ and ‘luxury’ with Godiva chocolate truffles in general since they’re pricey and downright delicious. But do these Dark Godiva Chocolate Truffle Gems live up to the Godiva name?

These chocolates are packaged in what look like fancied up brown paper lunch bags. Looking into the bag, it reminded me of how companies package potato chips. Don’t you just hate how potato chips are packaged to only fill up half the bag? These chocolates are similar; you only get 12 godiva chocolate truffles in one bag when it seems they could have easily fit in 20. Each godiva chocolate truffle is individually wrapped. They are round shaped and have “GODIVA” imprinted about four times on each of them. A little much maybe?

Eating them, you can tell they’re dark chocolates, but even so, they are more sweet than they are bitter. Inside each round ball is the rich, creamy filling that makes these truffles. Think rich, smooth, and creamy chocolate. Each godiva chocolate truffle has a line that circles the middle and I have found that biting on the line separates the truffle in half quite nicely. So I eat them that way to savor each truffle and slowly finish them off. One bag costs about $4 but it is a very nice addition to the Godiva brand. If milk chocolate is your thing, do know that these Godiva Chocolate Truffle Gems are also available in milk chocolate =D



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Nice article from iheartcandies! :) more varieties to choose from of these mouth watering Godiva chocolate truffles. :)