Belgian pralines

Belgian pralines are world-famous chocolates with a soft or liquid filling. These sweet treats date back to 1857, when a pharmacist from Bruxelles named Jean Neuhaus used chocolate to mask the bad taste of medical concoctions. Later, in 1912, his son used a flavorful sweet filling instead of the medicine and called his invention a praline.

His wife designed a box for the pralines, so they could be individually wrapped and stored uniformly, a practice that is present up to this day. Today, Belgian pralines are renowned for their unique flavor and texture, and they are also often used as a token of love or gratitude.