Chocolate olives

They could easily be mistaken for real olives. Each piece displays a different shade — green, black or marbled — meticulously recreating the natural variations seen in Provençal markets. Yet beneath this deceptive appearance lies a completely indulgent chocolate confection, and the surprise is total when you bite into one.

At the heart of each olive is a whole almond (23% of the recipe). First, it is coated in rich and slightly bitter dark chocolate (41%), which envelops the almond in deep cocoa notes. This is followed by a second layer of smooth, creamy white chocolate (33%), which softens the intensity and forms the surface upon which natural colourings create those lifelike olive tones. A hint of Bourbon vanilla subtly binds the layers together. The contrasts unfold beautifully on the palate: the crunch of the almond, the strength of the dark chocolate and the sweetness of the white chocolate, all lifted by a delicate touch of vanilla.

These chocolate olives are a playful nod to Provence, where visual pleasure precedes indulgence. For Confiserie Lilamand, which has been based in Saint-Rémy-de-Provence among olive groves and almond trees since 1866, this creation feels entirely natural. Crafted in collaboration with a renowned confectioner, these chocolate olives bring together two symbols of Provençal terroir — the almond and the olive, which shape the surrounding Alpilles landscapes — in an elegant and delicious chocolate treat.

Presented in a box, these chocolate olives make an original and surprising gift for chocolate lovers and admirers of Provence alike. They can be enjoyed at the end of a meal, as an afternoon treat, or whenever something beautiful and indulgent is desired. Available in 220g or 380g boxes.