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Explore the world of belgian sweets, from world-renowned chocolatiers like neuhaus and pierre marcolini to unique experiences at planète chocolat and belvas. Don't miss belgian waffles, speculoos, cuberdons, and other delicious treats. Visit the belgian chocolate village to learn about the history and production of these treats.
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Belgium is not only the country of beer. You can taste many other delicacies. Here are soŵe of our sǁeet treats…
Froŵ Neuhaus to CorŶé Royal, froŵ Galler to Godiǀa, froŵ LeoŶidas to Côte d’Or, Belgium is famous for its quality chocolate bites.
Neuhaus , THE inventor of the chocolate praline and in business since 1857, is one of the finest chocolatiers in the world. Neuhaus makes its chocolate from only the best cocoa beans available. For making its pralines, it only uses fresh and natural ingredients, such as ĐoĐoa ďutter, ǀaŶilla,…
Let’s Ŷot forget Pierre Marcolini …
Pierre Marcolini is one of the few chocolatiers to master the entire production process. He chooses rare and precious ingredients which make his pralines unique.
Smaller chocolate makers also propose delicious pralines:
Planète Chocolat Top quality Belgian Chocolate made with 100% pure cocoa butter, free from GMO, preservatives and artificial colourings. Situated in Brussels near Manneken-Pis, it proposes demonstrations and workshops. Participants will enter the factory make their own chocolate- step by step. https://www.planetechocolat.com/en/
Belvas Belvas, the ͞ greenest micro-eŶterprise iŶ Europe͟ , makes 100% organic and Fairtrade truffles and pralines. It is renowned for the taste of its chocolates and its social commitment.
It proposes the authentic flavours of pure and quality ingredients: chocolate made of 72% cocoa originating from Peru, Ecuador, Santo- Domingo, organic almonds from Murcia, organic hazelnuts from Piedmont, organic pistachio nuts from Sicily, organic butter, organic cream (produced loĐally), ǀaŶilla … http://www.chocolaterie-belvas.be/en/homepage/
Kim’s Chocolates Since 1987, Kim's Chocolates has strived to make the world's finest Belgian chocolates, prioritising sustainability throughout the supply chain and production process. https://www.kimchoc.be/
Belgian chocolate even has its village: The Belgian Chocolate Village is where Belgian chocolate reveals all! Learn everything about its prestigious history and the secrets of its production. DisĐoǀer ĐhoĐolate iŶ all its glory… https://www.belgianchocolatevillage.be/home/
Brussels-style waffles (gaufres de Bruxelles) are made with a thin, yeast-leavened batter which makes them light and their appearance is rectangular with deep holes and smooth edges. Liege-style REAL Belgian Waffles (gaufres de Liège) are made from a brioche-style pastry dough leavened with yeast, and lightly caramelized with a special sugar called pearl sugar. Just taste theŵ… Both are just deliĐious!
Made out of butter, brown sugar, and spices, Speculoos is a crunchy and spicy Đookie. It’s THE official candy of mythical folk figure Saint Nicholas.
The famous little raspberry cone was created over 150 years ago and, since then, has established itself as an ancestral delicacy. It has a delicate crusted outer layer that gently bursts in the mouth to release an elegant sweet syrup. To conserve its unique texture and flavour, a cuberdon must be enjoyed within eight ǁeeks … “o, taste it when you come to Belgium!
CoŶfiserie Léopold is Belgiuŵ’s ŵost faŵous aŵďassador for speĐiality ĐoŶfeĐtioŶary that is ϭϬϬ% made in Belgium. It uses traditional techniques and top-quality natural ingredients. https://www.cuberdonsleopold.com/en_GB/