The Secrets of Belgian Chocolate

Belgian chocolate is considered to be the gourmet standard against which all other chocolate is measured. Rose City Chocolatier has created a pallette of premium chocolates made in Belgium to bring you a Chocolate Experience you’ll never forget. So what makes Belgian Chocolates, and in particular ours, so spectacular?

The Praliné Tradition. The style of the Belgian filled chocolate, called the praliné, was invented in Belgium in the early 20th century. Unique fillings are placed in a variety of custom molds of milk, dark or white chocolate. Over the years a number of filling styles were developed to match the different chocolate types. Of course, the finest pralinés are made only with natural ingredients, without fillers, hydrogenated oils or preservatives. Our secret: We have over 80 all-natural flavors to choose from.

The Shell - The chocolate shell of the praliné is made from the finest 60% dark, 32% milk or 28% white coverture chocolate. Our secret: The chocolate used for the shell is kept warm. The first time the chocolate is tempered is when the finished chocolates are made, saving the full bouquet of fresh chocolate aromas that is otherwise lost in processing.

The Ganache - Typically called a “truffle” filling in America, ganache is made by melting pure chocolate over heavy cream until velvety smooth. Coffee, flavored liqueur, fruit or other aromas may be added to enhance the flavor profile. Our secret: We have the largest variety of ganache styles including Champagne, Amaretto, Ginger and Earl Grey.

The Hazelnut Cream & Gianduja - Fine grinding of the hazelnut produces a creamy nut butter that harmonizes perfectly with milk or dark chocolate. Gianduja (pronounced zhahn-DOO-yuh) is a blend of milk chocolate and hazelnuts ground until smooth and then formed into a luscious paste. Our secret: Spectacular variations infusing the hazelnut cream with premium coffees and adding crispies are stand outs.

The Truffle - Truffles are traditionally named for their resemblance to the prized truffle fungus. Our Secret: These special chocolates are made carefully by hand with a rich chocolate cream and coated in dark or milk chocolate and dusted in fine cocoa powder, chocolate flakes or almond slivers.

The Caramel - There is a delicate art in making fine caramel. When combined with our premium coverture, the result is simply breathtaking. Our Secret: Careful combination of premium ingredients according to an old, traditional Belgian method yields an incredibly smooth and buttery caramel filling.

The Manon (Fresh Cream Chocolate) - Belgium is famous for these stunning fresh chocolates made with fresh butter and cream. Traditional fillings are delicately flavored with coffee, chocolate and raspberry. Our Secret: Our fillings are whipped, creating a light and fresh character that must be tried to be appreciated.

Vegan (Non-Diary) Chocolates - Many of Rose City’s traditional recipes do not call for milk or cream. These include our dark chocolate Hazelnut, Cordial Cherry and Vanilla Cream chocolates, among many others. Our Secret: In addition to being Cruelty-Free, many prefer the intensity of our Vegan Chocolates.