Chocolate almonds

These chocolate almonds are not the kind that you eat one at a time. The principle is simple, the effect irresistible: a roasted almond at the centre, a fine layer of nougatine scented with Bourbon vanilla and herbs from Provence, a smooth white chocolate coating, and finally a dusting of cocoa powder to offset the sweetness with a touch of bitterness. With each bite, the textures unfold in succession — the crunch of the almond, the delicate snap of the nougatine and the melting chocolate — while the flavours reveal themselves in layers.

The recipe contains a distinctly Provençal surprise: herbs from Provence are subtly blended into the nougatine alongside Bourbon vanilla. This subtle, almost elusive note lends these chocolate almonds a unique character. It lingers on the palate after the cocoa and chocolate, prompting you to take another bite to confirm the sensation.

The composition comprises almonds (18%), hazelnuts (6.5%), white chocolate (48%) and cocoa powder (3.5%). The hazelnuts, paired with the almonds in the nougatine, contribute a rounded flavour and a subtle woody aroma. The white chocolate envelops everything in creamy sweetness, which is elegantly balanced by the cocoa. It is a generous confection in which each ingredient plays its part.

For Confiserie Lilamand, these chocolate almonds showcase our signature ingredient — the almond — in a luxurious and festive way. The almond has been central to our craft since 1866 in Saint-Rémy-de-Provence, from our calissons to our own orchards. Here, roasted and dressed in chocolate, the almond is presented in a new light: celebratory, refined and utterly compelling. Enjoy with coffee, give as a gift or share — if you can! Available in 180g or 350g boxes.