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Product Review: President’s Choice Gourmet Belgian Chocolate Collection

December 3, 2010 by Suzie the Foodie 6 Comments

President's Choice Gourmet Belgian Chocolate Collection

Yesterday’s holiday treat from President’s Choice was not difficult to test in my kitchen at all! PC Gourmet Belgian Chocolate Collection? Twist my rubber arm! First test? Are they as pretty as they are on the cover of the box?

President's Choice Gourmet Belgian Chocolate Collection

Absolutely! These are stunning chocolates. There might not be as much safflower sprinkled on top of the Chilli Mousse Chocolate but overall, visually speaking, you get a stunning box of chocolates for only $14! Now, how do they taste?

President's Choice Gourmet Belgian Chocolate Collection

Almond Praline: “Creamy milk chocolate filled with an airy almond praline and decorated with white chocolate striping.”

When my husband ate it all he said was, “Mmmmmmm.” What I liked is I could taste the nuttiness. I was surprised at how smooth it was considering it was called a praline which are caramelized almonds. I think having some inside would have made these more interesting. My husband gave this chocolate four out of five, I gave it four and a half out of five wooden spoons. Had there been actual pralines inside, it would have gotten top marks from me!

President's Choice Gourmet Belgian Chocolate Collection

Chili Mousse: “Smooth mousse infused with chilli powder, enrobed in dark chocolate and topped with safflower.”

For me, this fell completely flat. I do not usually mix savoury with sweet for a reason. I literally could not taste the chilli powder at all. I had to sample it three times to feel the heat. I persisted because my husband insisted that it was there and I wanted to experience it. When I did, it was so subtle. I found this one non-descript which is shocking considering I figured it would be the strongest chocolate of all of them. My husband on the other hand, because he could taste the chilli and feel the heat, said this one was his favourite. He gave it four and a half and I gave it three out of five wooden spoons.

President's Choice Gourmet Belgian Chocolate Collection

Speculoos: “Traditional Belgian Speculoos biscuit enrobed in creamy milk chocolate and topped with caramel hazelnut pieces.”

Now you’re talking! Love the crunch. I adore hazelnuts. Milky but dense good chocolate. This one was a winner for me. My husband felt this tasted more like an old fashioned chocolate, a little more sweet than the others and for some reason, reminded him of donuts. He only gave it three and a half out of five but I gave it four out of five wooden spoons. 

President's Choice Gourmet Belgian Chocolate Collection

Cappuccino: “Coffee mousse filled milk chocolate decorated with dark chocolate stripping.”

Both my husband and I immediately picked up on the coffee flavour, which we also both adore. We found it nice and smooth, airy, rich… He gave this one four out of five wooden spoons. I gave it five out of five!!! Love this one. By far my favourite.

President's Choice Gourmet Belgian Chocolate Collection

Stragiatelli: “Airy Stragiatelli creme with dark chocolate bits, enrobed in white chocolate and decorated with double dark chocolate striping.”

We both immediately took note that this was high quality white chocolate. Not too sweet like a lot of white chocolate can be, this balanced very well with the dark chocolate inside. We loved the texture and found it nice and smooth. We both gave this one four out of five wooden spoons. 

President's Choice Gourmet Belgian Chocolate Collection

Chocomousse: “Gently whipped chocolate mousse enrobed in white chocolate decorated with dark chocolate striping.”

Again, excellent white chocolate and the filling was super creamy, light and fantastic. My husband felt this was a very good traditional chocolate and for some reason reminded him of those chocolate Easter bunnies you got as a kid. He gave this four out of five, I gave it four and a half out of five wooden spoons. 

President's Choice Gourmet Belgian Chocolate Collection

The PC Gourmet Belgian Chocolate Collection is ridiculously impressive. Any other company would probably charge twice as much for this generous box of chocolates. I can happily recommend this product for either gift giving or for having around the house for when guests comes over. I do wish they had varied the fillings just a little. After a while I did feel as though they were a little too similar. More texture would also have been appreciated. Where is the caramel? How about essence of raspberry? Irish Cream…

I suppose in a way, this is a gift for the chocolate purist. Very traditional, good quality… this box is all about the chocolate. Are they as good as Godiva chocolates? No. But! They are very, very good. Overall I give this box of chocolates four out of five wooden spoons. A total bargain and a pretty treat for the holidays.

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  1. Mardi @eatlivetravelwrite says

    December 3, 2010 at 11:45 am

    God I can’t WAIT to get stuck into these on Sunday! I have had them in my house for nearly three weeks and it has been torture to not eat them!!

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  2. aliceinparis says

    December 3, 2010 at 1:41 pm

    You poor thing being forced to review chocolate.They look terrific and sound delish!

    Reply
  3. Suzie Ridler says

    December 3, 2010 at 2:51 pm

    That’s brutal Mardi! Mine were wrapped so I had no idea. Wait until you see the candies?! Yes Shelagh, my life is rough. Makes up for falling down the stairs yesterday!

    Reply
  4. Debra She Who Seeks says

    December 3, 2010 at 5:01 pm

    Just FYI, I’m available for the next taste testing session . . . that’s what airplanes are for!

    Reply
  5. peppylady (Dora) says

    December 4, 2010 at 2:58 am

    It must be ruff to taste all those chocolate, oh how feel for you.

    Coffee is on.

    Reply
  6. buttercupdays says

    December 4, 2010 at 3:33 pm

    They are just as pretty as the box! The white chocolate ones are the prettiest like little snowballs;)

    Reply

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