Chocolate Covered “Sea Turtle”
March 14, 2011
Last Monday I reviewed a Yuma Arizona chocolates shop called Chocolate Crafters. I reported on their chocolate covered candied orange peel. Oh - yummy memory.
Of course, I didn’t try just one item. The Sea Turtle, a dark chocolate-covered salty caramel and pecan cluster, captured my attention, too. It was all I expected and more. The pecans were crunchy, the salty caramel was smooth, buttery and, yes, salty, and the chocolate, although mild, blended perfectly into all the flavors with ease.
The special mineral salt is imported and “the most expensive ingredient we have” says Lorena, co-owner of the shop.
The salt intensifies all the flavors but especially the caramel and chocolate. If you don’t believe me, try this little experiment at home on your own. Temper some chocolate and using both unsalted almonds and salted almonds, make separate chocolate coated clusters, and have a side by side taste test comparison. You’ll notice the difference straight away.
I could go on and on. There are more delicious chocolates to talk about, but I’m going to make you wait until next Monday for Chocolate-Covered Coffee Bean Bark and Aztec Chili Truffle!
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