Belgian Chocolate

There are many varieties of Belgian chocolates such as pralines, truffles, and chocolates shaped into eggs, animals, or different figures, which are especially popular during the festive seasons. Famous throughout the world, Belgian chocolate industry started by borrowing some of the techniques from Swiss chocolatiers to make new blends of chocolate by combining rich, high-quality chocolate with nuts, liqueurs, and fruits.

It all started during the 19th century, when Belgium was under the rule of Leopold II, who had access to a variety of cocoa plants and products due to colonization, providing Belgium with numerous imports of raw cocoa and consequently giving birth to the Belgian chocolate industry.