One might wonder how chocolate maker Theo created a bar that perfectly marries the subtle flavor of bread and butter with bold, perfectly tempered 70% dark chocolate, while still maintaining the texture of the crumbs of artisan French bread.
I have been wondering this myself, and I’m still searching for answers. But damn, is it delicious.
When I first came across this bar, the combination struck me as bizarre. But when I considered all of the classical pairings of bread and chocolate (fondue, chocolate chip muffins, chocolate croissants, and any piece of toast that you spread Nutella on) I simply had to try it.
It is fantastic. The breadcrumbs are buttery and crunchy, as if they had just been broken off a fresh-baked loaf. The chocolate is rich, bitter, and slightly sour; the perfectly decadent counterpart to the light and creamy crumbs. While the chocolate will begin to melt slightly in your mouth, one of my favorite things about this bar is that it is a bit thicker, making chewing both a necessity and delightfully fun sensation that harkens back to classic crunchy candy bars. It is finished with a touch of sea salt, leaving your tongue thirsty for more.
With it’s rich taste and crunchy texture, the Bread and Chocolate bar has stolen my heart. It brought me back to the days when I would enjoy a Nestle Crunch bar with my mother, a devout fan, straight out of the freezer. The fun texture and pop of the chocolate was what we both loved so much.
I’m going to have to introduce her to what is sure to be her newest vice.
Tags: bread, Chocolate, Nestle Crunch, Theo
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