How much are you willing to pay for your chocolate fix? Whether you’re a fan of decadent truffles or bittersweet nuggets, there’s something for all tastes—at a price, of course.
Chocolatiers around the world use secret recipes to come up with the most indulgent concoctions, and many command top dollar for their unique creations, venturing into the thousand-dollar-per pound range. Are you willing to fork over a few hundred to conquer a craving? Here are just a few of the most expensive chocolate brands:
Knipschildt Chocolatier
The founder of Knipschildt is from Denmark, and he’s reached the top ranks of chocolate-making with his classic recipes and stylish presentation. These handmade chocolates are sold by the pound, and offer a very rich and distinct flavor; the Madeleine truffles are the most expensive item from the Chocopolgie collection because they’re made with Valhorna cocoa powder and require a tremendous amount of preparation. The price to pay for this royal treat? $2,600 per pound.
Richart Chocolates
Dabble in French luxury with Richart Chocolates, a gourmet chocolate company that offers some of Europe’s finest designer chocolates. There’s a new theme for the collections each season, and you can sample away with your very own Chocolate Vault that features 7 drawers of the company’s finest creations. The price for your secret chocolate box? $825.
Noka Chocolates
The name sounds plenty sophisticated, and these chocolates are sure to please any chocolate connoisseur. The chocolates are presented in a simple steel box with the Noka label emblazeond in gold or silver. They’re a high-end item that also command a high price; a trip to the world of Noka will cost you $2,080 per pound.
DeLafee Chocolates
Promting chocolate’s magical properties, DeLafee chocolates are fresh out of Switzerland; each designer box of chocolates is decorated with 24 karat gold accents, and a box of gold pralines are made with a creamy chocolate ganache covered in edible gold flakes. The ‘Celebration’ gold box of ten pralines costs $207.50.
zChocolat
This company features a wide assortment of designer chocolate from France, and each one is presented in beautiful hardwood boxes and ‘chests’. The Deluxe Signature Series is where you’ll find the ultimate collection; the Shimmer box features 60 pieces of pure chocolate bliss in a decorative box; at almost 1.19 lbs, this collection costs $233.30.
Vosges Chocolate
Vosges chocolate stores are now scattered all around the world, delivering the chocolate lifestyle to anyone ready for their endorphin kick. Gourmet chocolate truffles are the specialty here, and the mantra of ‘peace, love, and chocolate’ accompanies many yoga events around the country. 2-piece exotic truffle boxes are priced at $7.50 each, which equates to approximately $120 per pound.
From gold-covered pralines to rich chocolate truffles, designer chocolate is just one way to manage your craving; how much are you willing to pay for only the best?
