Lisa Waterman Gray
  • Home
  • Writings
  • Photography
  • Visual Traveler Blog

Visual Traveler Blog

Quintessential Chocolates is a Chocolate Lovers' Destination in Fredericksburg, Texas

9/22/2021

2 Comments

 
Picture
A rush of Almendrado (almond) Tequila suddenly bathed my tongue, swirling together with the melted dark chocolate shell. I immediately wanted to try a second flavor. This time an explosion of rich, seductive ruby port and melting chocolate enveloped my tongue.
 
These are only a few varieties of the liquid center chocolates available at this must-visit destination for chocolate lovers. Among Duke’s Spirit Filled Chocolates, liquid center flavors include Irish Cream Liqueur, Tequila Rose Strawberry Cream Liqueur, 360 Double Chocolate Vodka, Tennessee or Single Malt Scotch Whiskey, Anejo Tequila, Peach Schnapps and Paula’s Texas Orange Liqueur.
 
Wine lovers may taste Cabernet Sauvignon, Australian Tawny Port or Raspberry wine inside other liquid center chocolates. And non-alcoholic selections include mesquite roasted or espresso coffee and black cherry or raspberry nectar.

Duke created her three- to five-day molding and filling process for cast liquid center chocolates, following her apprenticeship with a Swiss master chocolatier. By 1984, her business was born. 
Picture
Duke and her staff primarily use chocolate with 50-53 percent cacao, and her American roots inspired her to add liquid flavorings that Americans would appreciate. Vegan Fortunata #4 chocolate is used to make keto confections.

But there’s more to Duke’s repertoire than liquid chocolates. Sample her silk fudge – melt-in-your-mouth, creamy and luscious. Crafted with chocolate, heavy whipping cream and natural flavors, this fudge takes its sweetness from the chocolate itself. Be sure to sample truffles too, available in more than a dozen flavors.

No matter what you sample, I guarantee you won't want to stop with just one.

Please note: As a travel writer, I received accommodations, entry fees, etc. while visiting this area, in advance of reviews and/or profiles. I do my best to remain impartial and offer full disclosure to avoid potential conflicts of interest.​
Picture
Image of a cacao farmer at work. 
2 Comments
Crazy4drama link
10/4/2022 11:40:55 am

Hi Sir,

This Article is Awesome. It’s help me a lot. Sir,Please keep up your good work. We always with you and Waiting for your new interesting articles.

Reply
Bobby Reeves link
10/4/2022 01:42:31 pm

I immediately wanted to try a second flavor. This time an explosion of rich, seductive ruby port and melting chocolate enveloped my tongue. I truly appreciate your great post!

Reply



Leave a Reply.

    Picture

    Welcome to Visual Traveler.

    I love crafting stories about fantastic food & beverages, must-visit destinations & eco-friendly topics. I wrote a 350+ page book about Kansas. And I've worked with dozens of additional clients - from Fodors.com & AAA magazines to USAToday.com & WanderWithWonder.
    com.

    BTW, that photo at the top, with my penguin buddies? It's from 21c Museum Hotel Kansas City.

    Picture

    Let's Get This Party Started!​​

    ​In summer 2021 I shut down several old blogs after retrieving some favorite posts. Then I reclaimed my favorite name - Visual Traveler. 

    Enjoy photo-rich stories reflecting U.S. & international travels, plus home kitchen views - both old & new.

    ​Grab a chair & join me! 

    Archived posts featuring Arizona, California, Kansas, New Mexico & chocolate

    December 2022
    November 2022
    October 2022
    May 2022
    December 2021
    November 2021
    October 2021
    September 2021
    August 2021

    RSS Feed

Picture
Picture
Click Here to Join Lisa on Twitter!
Click Here to join Lisa on Linkedin!
Member, ​​Midwest Travel Journalists Association
Lisa Waterman Gray
Overland Park, KS,
​in the Kansas City metropolitan area
       ► E-mail Lisa  |  816-805-8918

Copyright © 2021 by Lisa Waterman Gray
Site Development by Limestone9Consulting 
  • Home
  • Writings
  • Photography
  • Visual Traveler Blog