Jacques Torres Chocolates

Today I had the opportunity to visit the Dumbo outpost of the Jacques Torres Chocolate shop (66 Water Street, Brooklyn, NY, 11201). Among the many options to indulge one's sweet tooth are a wide assortment of truffles, ranging from the most simple featuring plain dark chocolate ganache, to others with premium earl grey tea infused in a dark creamy center. At the shop you have the option of selecting a box which can hold either 12, 25, or 50 truffles of your choosing. On this particular trip I chose the 12 piece box which will cost you $18.

My selections included: 2 "80%," 3 "Love Potion #9," 1 "Champagne Kiss," 1 "Cinnamon Praline," 1 "Liquid Caramel," 1 "PB &J," 1 "Love Bug," 1 "Chocolate Peanut Brittle," and 1 "Cappucino."

Before I remembered to snap this picture, I had already eaten the "Love Bug" which consisted of Key Lime Ganache kissed with white chocolate. It was extremely tasty with the smooth white chocolate perfectly complementing the subtle citrus flavor of the lime. I can't wait to try the others, especially the dark chocolate ones which are typically my favorite!