Z.Cioccolato Confectionary Review

 

My family and I get to try some really scrumptious fudge today, from the company that is located in historic North Beach neighborhood of San Francisco.

The company is the famous Z.Cioccolato, whom has been featured on the cooking channels "Unique Sweets". Not only that, Z.Cioccolato fudge has been ranted 18th best fudge in America. Made in small batches, to ensure quality and taste, and still today made in the same old fashioned baking pan, like you would have at home. Known for their signature flavor of peanut butter pie, a fudge that has seven layers, all different, and including,  caramel, marshmallow, heath, Oreo, milk chocolate, and peanut butter fudge.

 

Owner Mike Zwiefelhofer comes from a long line of retailers. Mike's  great grandfather and grandfather had a prosperous chain of department stores for over 100 years, and Mike's first job was as a package boy at the age of 14. Mike spent several years in the furniture store industry and formerly owned a frozen yogurt store. Mike is adamant about bringing a little sweetness to his customer's day.

Opening the package and seeing what was inside, not only had my mouth watering, but the entire family's.

So let me tell you about this luscious fudge and salt water taffy, and peanut butter cups from Z.Cioccolato.

First up, on top of the box's was a little bag of mixed salt water taffy. The assorted collection looked so inviting, we could not wait to take a taste of it. The salt water taffy, was a nice soft chew, bursting with flavor. There was a divine assortment, of orange cream, to vanilla with swirls of fruit flavors. Even being fall, just tasting it, takes you to the seaside. It's just a heavenly salt water taffy!

Up next was a little white box, and when you open it, you would never expect to find two very huge peanut butter cups, that is made with Z.Cioccolato secret recipe. This is not your over the counter peanut butter cups, this is handcrafted gourmet peanut butter cups. These peanut butter cups are huge, creamy, and just delectable. They are hand dipped, and packaged in a box of two. If your craving peanut butter cups, these are sure to satisfy your craving. Just tasting them, you can tell these were not your ordinary candies made by a mechanical machine, these were handcrafted by a artist. It’s a huge take on a Reese's cup, only double the size. Made with Z.Cioccolato's own homemade milk chocolate, that is a secret.

Next was a pretty gold tin box, with six large pieces of homemade fudge. one of which was the number one seller, a seven layer peanut butter pie. Z.Cioccolato really knows their fudge and their chocolate. This was the Z.Cioccolato fudge that made its way onto the cooking channel. Heck its so exquisite, it should have made the nightly news. This is what a seven layer Z.Cioccolato fudge is all about. A masterpiece that begins with a foundation of peanut butter fudge topped with an Oreo cookie crumble, caramel and marshmallow fluff. Then next, the fudge layer that is milk chocolate fudge followed by Heath candy crumble. Then finished, with a hot peanut butter and caramel drizzle. Mouth water, nectar to your lips, fudge! Huge in size and flavor. Creamy and dreamy. A wonderful sweet treat. This is the signature flavor for Z.Ciocoolato and after tasting it you can understand why. A very unique, extraordinary fudge! There is enough layers, that are smooth, then the crunch from the Oreo cookies, and then the sticky part, that is the marshmallow fluff. And then the finish of the peanut butter and caramel drizzle, that leaves your lips smacking and wanting more.

The next huge piece of fudge in the box from Z.Cioccolato is the classic milk chocolate fudge. It is so smooth, and intense in flavor, a true amazing milk chocolate fudge, that truly was handcrafted to perfection. The texture and taste is just so refined. Very smooth on the palate, and creamy to the finish. This was crafted the way milk chocolate fudge should taste like. It's one thing to make fudge, but to craft your own chocolate is another. Z.Cioccolato fudge has to be some of the best fudge my entire family has ever tasted. And with a nice ice cold glass of milk, we were in dessert heaven.

Now, the next piece from Z.Cioccolato in the tin box, was the dark sea salt caramel. Who doesn't like sea salt with caramel, one of the best two pairings, especially with chocolate. A large piece of fudge, with swirls of caramel and a pinch of sea salt that is in Z.Cioccolato's dark chocolate fudge. Just saying it makes your mouth water. The fudge is just a piece of velvet that melts in your mouth. A very decadent fudge, married perfectly with the caramel, the chocolate, and the sea salt. Smooth and creamy, you fall in love with each bite you take. And as far as the sea salt, its just the perfect amount, that just adds so much sophistication to the flavor.

Now if you’re a fan of chocolate, and cookie dough, Z.Cioccolato has that fudge flavor as well. Cookie dough fudge, who knew! The fudge is homemade and with a egg less cookie dough, that is between the two layers of milk chocolate fudge, then is covered, with delectable caramel. You don't need cookies with fudge like this. From the first bite, to the finish, its so exquisite, a real pleasure to savor on the palate. A party on your taste buds, that will linger in your memory. There is no grainy texture, just smooth, silky fudge, perfectly crafted. Sweet and creamy, and a amazing treat.

Now in the gold tin box, was a piece of fudge, that was chocolate caramel brownie. I say "was", because it was gone in 60 seconds. A great three flavor profile from Z.Cioccolato. Each layer has its own flavor, from the brownie that is made from scratch, to the creamy milk chocolate fudge, to the caramel on the top. A fudge brownie just bursting with gourmet taste. The taste, intensely chocolate, and the texture moist and decadent. And if I had got the chance, I would have put a dollop of vanilla ice cream on top. But after my bite, it was gone. I think my family enjoyed it!

Well all good things have to come to a end, but at least it was with great tasting fudge, and the flavor of raspberry chocolate swirl. Z.Cioccolato took vanilla fudge, blended it with raspberry mash, then all through it swirled it into their dark chocolate fudge. What can I say, but Amen! This was the most delicious piece yet. Fruit with chocolate can't go wrong there. This piece of Z.Cioccolato raspberry chocolate swirl fudge was very alluring, in taste and looks. Taste nothing like store bought brands, none of them did. The flavor is sweet, and the texture is like velvet butter, melting in your mouth. Every bite revels the raspberry mash that is running through the fudge. The raspberry mash sets the stage for this delicious fudge from Z.Ciocoolato.

If you want to taste these delicious treasures for your self, head over to the website for Z.Cioccolato, your taste buds will thank you. And if your looking for a handmade culinary gift, Z.Cioccolato can accommodate that as well.

 

www.zcioccolato.com

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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