Better Way Bar Milk Chocolate & Praline Bar (Hotel Chocolat) – By @Cinabar

I wish I lived closer to a Hotel Chocolat branch, but there isn’t one in my city. Thankfully, I can order online, which helps, especially for getting my hands on their wonderful hot chocolate. A review of their new flavour is coming later this week. That said, I do miss browsing in-store, as it’s much harder to spot new products online. Still, I came across this Better Way Bar Milk Chocolate & Praline Bar and decided to give it a try. Praline is my thing, after all.

 

Unwrapping the bar, it looked substantial. The filling was all about the cocoa, rich and indulgent, with the chocolate taking centre stage. The praline had a nutty element, but the cocoa overpowered it somewhat. Texture is a big part of what I love in chocolate, and this bar delivered. Soft cherry pieces added a sharp fruitiness, while biscuit provided crunch. The combination worked well, though I would have liked more biscuit and cherry to mix things up further. I also wished for a stronger nut flavour, as that was the main draw for me.

As much as I enjoyed this treat, paying over £3 for a snack-sized chocolate bar felt a bit steep. Still, it was undeniably delicious.