A few months ago I reviewed the wonderful new range of fine chocolate bars from Beech's (see review here). This month I have a selection of their best selling, and more traditional, chocolate creams to review. Beech's have been making traditional chocolates since 1920 and all their products are made using natural flavourings and colours. This fondant filled dark chocolate range is also suitable for vegetarians and vegans. They're all packaged in really pretty pastel coloured boxes.
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There are eight different flavoured creams in the range; Coffee, Lime, Raspberry, Strawberry, Violet, Orange, Mint and Rose. I was sent boxes of the last four to review. Each box has 10 disc shaped dark chocolates and costs £2.99.
Violet Creams - The violet creams had the firmest center of all the four varieties I tried. The center is slightly crumbly and a little drier than the others. The natural violet comes through as a sweetly floral flavouring. These will appeal to anyone who liked violet flavoured sweets as a child! It's not really my type of chocolate, but my Mum absolutely adored the delicate flavours here.
Orange Creams - The sweet fondant filling is ideally paired with a fresh orange flavor. I really enjoyed the orange and dark chocolate combination here. They're very sweet but the zesty orange makes them very moreish.
Mint Creams - These are a real classic combination of dark chocolate with a mint fondant. The texture of the center was slightly softer compared to the others. The mint flavor is lovely and strong with a really refreshing edge.
Rose Creams - Surprisingly enough these were my favourites of all the chocolates. As a fan of Turkish delight chocolates, I loved the familiar flavours in this sweet fondant format. The sweetness of the fondant cream really suits the rose flavor and created a creamier version of a Turkish delight.
This whole range of chocolate creams is undoubtedly high quality and full of fresh natural flavours. Each chocolate is so easy to eat and completely delicious too. They would make a great gift for fans of more traditional chocolates - the only difficulty is which flavor to choose!
Products sent for an honest review.
Grocery Gems Verdict: Beech's Fine Chocolate Creams Range
Rating: 9 out of 10 - an excellent quality range.
Buy it again: I would love to try the Lime Creams and the berry varieties!Nutrition: 39 calories per chocolate.Vegetarian: Suitable for vegetarians.Purchased: Available online www.beechsfinechocolates.comPrice: £2.99 each.
