This box is my reimagined classic candy box. I took inspiration from iconic American candy bars and made them for adults. The flavors are deeper and more developed, and there are some fun twists on a few. Enjoy!
Vanilla Caramel with Chocolate Nougat
Milky Way was always a favorite for me. I loved the texture of the nougat, and have always been a sucker for anything with caramel in it. I can’t get the texture exactly the same, but I do love the soft and chewy chocolate nougat in this chocolate! My caramel is also darker than a traditional candy bar, so there is a lovely hint of bitterness. I see stars while eating these, for sure!
Almond Caramel with Almond English Toffee
I think Heath was the first toffee I was introduced to. I adored the texture, the crunch and the way it sticks to your teeth. Also, I never knew until doing research for this month that Heath bars have almonds! I figured I couldn’t make an entire chocolate out of purely toffee or it would break teeth. So, I made an almond caramel that tastes shockingly similar to the disc of toffee in the middle! You get the lovely crunch, with all the buttery caramel flavors and a light almond finish.
Toasted Almonds with Coconut Filling
Almond Joys were one of the Halloween goodies I was more than happy to pawn off to my parents. I never liked the coconut filling taste or how sweet it was, and the almonds seemed like an afterthought. I didn’t know any kids who did like them, so they were either trash or the parents’ treats. I can’t say that I ever really developed a love for Almond Joy, but I do appreciate coconut now. This coconut filling is pretty similar to a coconut macaroon, with deeply toasted almonds. If this is what Almond Joy was growing up, maybe I would have appreciated them more!
Puffed Rice with Vanilla Caramel
The 100 Grand Bar was often overlooked, in my opinion. It was considered a kinda lame choice by my friends, but I always though they were pretty great. You get crunchy puffed rice and a bunch of caramel. What’s not to like? The puffed rice here is coated in milk chocolate to bring extra sweetness and to keep them crisp, and the caramel is a bit bitter and luscious. I think it is at least twice as good as the original, at half the size!
Peanut Butter Cup
Reese’s are such a quintessential Halloween candy. They are a favorite all over the US, and their simplicity is the key. A light peanut butter filling, milk chocolate coating, that’s it. To recreate it, I made peanut butter with beautifully toasted peanuts, and made a paste with sugar syrup (not unlike a meringue or nougat technique). The result is a peanut butter filling that is a little toothy, but melts away in your mouth. I tempered my milk chocolate, unlike Reese’s cups are normally. I like having a little snap and texture to the chocolate instead of just soft melty chocolate.
Mint Filling
An unusual choice, but I was always excited for the occasional Peppermint Patty to end up in my Halloween haul. I have always loved dark chocolate and mint, and these were so melty and fresh! It felt grown up to be eating them since they weren’t as sweet as other candies. Also, they were dark chocolate instead of milk chocolate which was controversial as a kid to enjoy. These are minty, light, and melt into your mouth like a dream.
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May is blooming all around us! With all the citrus trees and jasmine in full flower right now, all my walks smell absolutely heavenly. Mother’s
