I finally decided to stop by Varsano’s, a mom and pop chocolate shop in Greenwich Village one afternoon after leaving work early. I pass by this confectionery store at least once a day but always deny the idea that they would carry champagne truffles since they primarily specialize in hand-dipped sweets such as chocolate covered pretzels, bark, and peanut butter cups.
I was definitely wrong: Varsano’s carry both milk and dark chocolate champagne truffles, and I became so involved with my conversation with the owner of the shop that I could not decide between the two so I bought both. Who can beat $0.98 a piece for chocolate truffles these days?
These vintage styled truffles reminded me of the Li Lac chocolates I sampled in the past (The Plastic Ball). They have a solid waxy shell but gave my palate an extra kick of sweetness inside with their thick, smooth center. I could only taste a hint of the champagne compared to the liquored-up Teuscher truffle (The Golden Mountain) I tried several months ago. When comparing the two flavors, the dark truffle naturally carries a richer flavor compared to its milk chocolate sister. The milk chocolate truffle offers more chocolate than milk to the point where I just wanted to buy a handful and devour them with a cold glass of milk. Therefore, stick with the dark if you want more intensity.
Even though I have yet to sample Varsano’s more noteworthy hand-dipped creations, the truffles alone lured me to explore them during my next visit. Hopefully it will lure you, too.
I was definitely wrong: Varsano’s carry both milk and dark chocolate champagne truffles, and I became so involved with my conversation with the owner of the shop that I could not decide between the two so I bought both. Who can beat $0.98 a piece for chocolate truffles these days?
These vintage styled truffles reminded me of the Li Lac chocolates I sampled in the past (The Plastic Ball). They have a solid waxy shell but gave my palate an extra kick of sweetness inside with their thick, smooth center. I could only taste a hint of the champagne compared to the liquored-up Teuscher truffle (The Golden Mountain) I tried several months ago. When comparing the two flavors, the dark truffle naturally carries a richer flavor compared to its milk chocolate sister. The milk chocolate truffle offers more chocolate than milk to the point where I just wanted to buy a handful and devour them with a cold glass of milk. Therefore, stick with the dark if you want more intensity.
Even though I have yet to sample Varsano’s more noteworthy hand-dipped creations, the truffles alone lured me to explore them during my next visit. Hopefully it will lure you, too.
Picture from yummybaguette.com