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Trader Joe’s Dark Chocolate Nibs

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Trader Joe's Dark Chocolate Nibs

Trader Joe's Dark Chocolate Nibs

Here is a tasty product that I just picked up today when we were shopping at Trader Joe’s. Trader Joe’s Dark Chocolate Nibs. They were at the check out- next to all the mints and chocolate bars. Now I can lie and tell you they just caught my eye, but I actually was reaching down for a box of those HOT mints (the little deadly English ones…) and these were next with the small box of mints.

At first, I was just going to put them back, as I was looking for a mint, but then I got curious about what these actually were. When we worked at the chocolate shop, we did sell packages of chocolate nibs that were rich, sorta bitter and just wonderful.

So we gave them a test, and were very happy with the results. The nibs are small-ish about the size of a tick-tac and have a chocolate coating or shell.

But when you pop them into your mouth, they have a wonderful chocolaty flavor that is just right when you are having a craving for something sweet.

Also it helped that another customer in the line behind us saw what we were looking at and was prompted to comment on how she enjoyed them as an “emergency” treat in her purse. So that is where I placed the tin- in my purse for an emergency chocolate attack! HEY I think I feel one starting…….

Have you tried this product? What did you think?

Trader Joe’s 4 Chocolate Dishes of Crème Brulee- Yum!

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Trader Joe's Creme Brulee

Trader Joe's Creme Brulee

Here is a great product that we just tried….. Trader Joe’s 4 Chocolate Dishes of Crème Brulee. It was a great “quick” dessert that we would serve again. If you like the vanilla taste and creamy “pudding-like” texture of a crème brulee, you will enjoy this dessert. Also as the package notes, they are 4 to a box so you can take out just as many as you need, and still enjoy some on another night.

Serving a fancy dessert like a crème brulee could not be easier… You just thaw them at room temperature for about an hour, and you are ready to eat. Each dessert comes ready in an individual chocolate cup so they are easy to serve and eat- no dish to soak and wash up afterwards…

Now, to be truthful this Trader Joe’s Crème Brulees are not “exactly” a replica of a traditional crème brulee. There is no signature “crispy sugar” crust burned on to the top of these brulees like in the traditional sense. Also the filling is more like a creamy vanilla pudding instead of the traditional egg custard. BUT if you are looking for an elegant dessert, with a little taste of chocolate to end a meal, that is like a crème brulee, this one is a winner.

We are sure you will agree: Chocolate, vanilla and all in an elegant thin chocolate shell. In fact these shells are so thin that you will want to follow the directions and remove them from their plastic packaging while they are frozen and allow them to thaw on a plate or platter.

Hint: we did not follow these simple directions/ recommendations from the Trader Joe’s package to remove them before they get a chance to thaw.  OOPS! Let’s just say that they still tasted good even if they looked a bit disfigured….

OK so please follow packaging directions and enjoy this dessert the next time you need a quick, fun “something” for dessert when you are shopping at Trader Joe’s.

Enjoy!

Creme Brulee package

Creme Brulee package

Trader Joe’s Dark Chocolate Covered Cranberries

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Trader Joe's Chocolate Covered Cranberries

Go ahead, we dare you!

These are just fantastic, chocolaty treats from Trader Joe’s. We first spotted them during the holidays but they are still available in the stores now. They look like a chocolate covered peanut or raisin, all different shapes and shiny on the outside.

But it is for the insides that you will love these little treats.

Each bite of dark chocolate is wrapped around a dried cranberry, making a wonderful mixture between the sweet rich dark chocolate, and the tangy and chewy texture of the cranberries.

We have used them in a number of ways, but our favorite is straight out of the package!

But be warned…. You may find yourself returning again and again to have “just one more”!