Milk Chocolate Buttercreams- Handmade!
Milk Chocolate Buttercreams- Handmade!
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Our Buttercreams are made with a recipe from Shrafft’s Confectionary of Boston, circa late 1800s!
Buttercreams - richly flavored creams enrobed in fine chocolate - were the pièces de résistance of the chocolate world at the turn-of-century 1900s. So popular were these chocolates that U.S. “chocolatiers” devoted themselves to their existence. Chocolate enrobed butter creams are appreciated by those who truly love chocolate, delight in chocolate bags and boxes, and accept them willingly as a gift.
Milk chocolate was an early 1900s favorite flavor and remains so today.
Some early chocolate-makers, such as the illustrious Shrafft’s Confectionary of Boston, made them en masse then wholesaled them to smaller companies where they were sold in chocolate boxes. Schrafft also carried chocolates in their own retail shops, complete with the French-ish names such as “D’Or Elegante,” and distinct gold-hued packaging. Their ads said: “From the French comes the motif for this distinguished package, but only Schrafft could have supplied such chocolates. Search among the most exclusive shops of London, Paris, Rome-you will find nothing to compare to them. The golden box of chocolates is now offered for the first time. It contains the daintiest of our French truffle, nuts, fruits, and cream centers.”
Not all creams were touted as being “French” but all did have upscale sounding assortments with names like “Society Chocolates,” “Lady Fairfax Chocolates,” and “Paradise Chocolate.” Their advertising was sensual and sublime. Here’s one from Mead Chocolate in 1920: “A box of Belle Mead chocolates is an open door to the magic realms of chocolatery where all’s delicious. Made from the purest ingredients moded into sweets of rare delight-into bon bons and raspberry creams, into peppermint and orange paste, mapled creams and caramels, and many other luscious morsels.”
Find more at Susan’s Blog filled with chocolate facts and her award-winning book “Sweet as Sin” on Smithsonian’s “Best Books About Food.” Also check out her newest book “Fun Foods of America.”
Product Details
Product Details
Size: 5 pieces in a 6.5x1.25x1" Truffle Box
Sugar, Milk chocolate (sugar, cocoa butter, whole milk, chocolate liquor, soy lecithin – an emulsifier, salt, vanilla), Butter, Vanilla, Cream of tartar.
Allergen Disclaimer: Please note that our products are made in a facility that processes peanuts, tree nuts, dairy, soy, and wheat. While we take precautions to prevent cross-contamination, we cannot guarantee that our products are allergen-free.
The information about health benefits has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
Please be advised: Before making any changes to your diet you should always consult with your doctor, especially if you are pregnant, nursing or have existing conditions.
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The Story of Old-Fashioned Buttercreams
Starting in the mid-1800s, the possibilities for chocolate were endless, producing enrobed creations be they chocolate bonbons, truffles with gnash centers, or creams aka “buttercreams.” Buttercreams, as with all chocolates of distinction, were French. By French, the chocolates weren’t necessary from France, but were in the “French style,” such as the French style cream- filled candy introduced in 1851 at the Great Exhibition in London. Buttercreams won an adoring audience in the US, who have long been enamored in all things French. Want to know more about the American Buttercreams? Head for Susan's story about purely American buttercreams and the buttercream-French attraction!
The Sweet Journey Through Time Starts Here!
True Treats is the only historically accurate candy store in the world, bringing the past to life through researched sweets, teas, syrups, and more. Every product is rooted in history, telling the story of how people from all walks of life enjoyed treats through time. Leading this effort is Susan, a nationally recognized candy historian, researcher, and author who appears regularly on TV, radio, and in major publications. With over 40 years of experience, she has written ten books and founded True Treats to share the fascinating history of candy in a fun and delicious way. Susan’s work uncovers the surprising origins of America’s favorite sweets, from ancient uses of sugar to the candies of the 1900s. Through True Treats, Susan makes history an interactive experience, allowing customers to taste the past while learning the stories behind every bite.
