When you want an extra indulgent snack that you can stock up on with ease, turning to your local grocery store in the hopes of finding a deal can seem like a tall order. Most store-bought chocolate carries a hefty price tag and, at that, can be iffy in terms of quality. Among the many grocery stores you can search through to find satisfaction for your sweet tooth, Aldi is a surprising frontrunner as its chocolate products are imported from Europe. What’s more? Most of these delicious treats are under $3 per product, with some variation depending on specific regional locations.
Aldi has a wide range of chocolate candies including chocolate bars, chocolate bites, chocolate-covered dried fruits, and more, which come from Germany, Austria, and Belgium, places in Europe that definitely know a thing or two about quality chocolate. Depending on your location, bars of Aldi’s Schogetten chocolate retail for approximately $2 with Choceur and Moser Roth under three dollars per product with some fluctuation in pricing depending on larger quantity packs.
How to enjoy Aldi’s European chocolate
The reason U.S. chocolate tastes different from European chocolate comes down to differences in cocoa, sugar, and fat content as well as the source of cocoa beans. European chocolate has a higher cocoa content and fat content with less sugar than American chocolates. This extra smooth texture and rich flavor give European chocolates like the ones from Aldi a more melty consistency, making it an ideal choice for a number of culinary applications including beverages, baking, and more.
For one, you can use a Schogetten Milk Chocolate Bar from Aldi to mix with the milk of your choosing, water, and a dash of vanilla extract and cinnamon to create a crave-able hot chocolate either on the stovetop or in your slow cooker. If you’re baking a batch of cookies, try coarsely chopping up a Choceur Milk Chocolate Burnt Caramel Sea Salt Bar from Aldi for a delightfully decadent treat. Finally, grab a Moser Roth Dark Chocolate 70% Cocoa Chocolate Bar to make an unforgettable chocolate ganache, perfect for decorating cakes, cupcakes, and so much more. Any way you enjoy Aldi’s European chocolates, you’re sure to find a flavor to savor that won’t break the bank.
