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It’s a truth universally acknowledged that nothing says “I love you” quite like a box of chocolates. That’s why it’s the ideal Valentine’s Day gift for your sweetheart or even yourself (self-care, anyone?). A box of truffles or bonbons also makes an excellent dessert if you’re cooking a romantic dinner at home. Instead of worrying about your soufflé falling or fussing with tempered chocolate, serve the chocolates as your grand finale. And while there’s a time and place for the drugstore variety, why not take your token of affection to the next level by picking out something more unique?
You probably know your Valentine’s preference when it comes to chocolates: Are they a fan of truffles? Do they prefer milk chocolate or gravitate towards dark? If they have dietary limitations, it’s important to choose carefully—the good news is that there are excellent boxed chocolates just right for vegans, those following a gluten-free diet, nut-free selections, and more. Here, we’ve gathered selections from some of our favorite chocolatiers, heritage brands, chef-made collections, women-owned brands, and more for gifting on Valentine’s Day.
Kreuther Handcrafted Chocolate Chefs Selection - 24 Piece Credit: Courtesy of Goldbelly Kreuther Handcrafted Chocolate Chef's Selection This just the thing for the chocolate connoisseur in your life! Celebrated New York chefs Gabriel Kreuther and Marc Aumont created this collection of 24 handmade chocolates—flavors vary with the seasons and may include Mexican hot chocolate, honey saffron, and Aleppo-passion fruit. Shop Now: Kreuther Handcrafted Chocolates Chef's Selection, $99, goldbelly.com. Charbonnel et Walker Milk Sea Salt Hazelnut Praline Hearts Credit: Courtesy of Williams Sonoma Charbonnel et Walker Milk Hazelnut Praline Hearts A heart filled with hearts, this dreamy selection is perfect for your Valentine. The milk chocolate hearts are filled with hazelnut praline and decorated with an edible bronze dust. Shop Now: Charbonnel et Walker Milk Sea Salt Hazelnut Praline Hearts, $37.95, williams-sonoma.com. midunu Hand-Crafted Chocolate Truffles Credit: Courtesy of Midunu Midunu Truffles Woman-owned chocolate company Midunu is revolutionizing the world of artisan chocolates by making their truffles in Ghana, West Africa, where the cacao is grown. Did you know West Africa is one of the main cocoa growing regions in the world? The handmade treats bring together top-notch chocolate, African spices, and American flavors. Shop Now: Midunu Handcrafted Chocolate Truffles, from $24 for six pieces, midunuchocolates.com. bouchee coeur marble chocolate Credit: Courtesy of Williams Sonoma La Maison du Chocolat Marvelously Paris Bouchee Paris is considered the city of romance, a place where love was born, and it's also the birthplace of La Maison du Chocolat. This year, the city inspires a special collection for Valentine's Day with crunchy, silky, and fruity pralines and bouchées including strawberry hearts. Shop Now: La Maison du Chocolat Marvelously Paris Bouchee, $50, lamaisonduchocolat.com. Compartes Gourmet Chocolate Vegan Dark Chocolate Gourmet Chocolates Assortment Gift Box Credit: Courtesy of Compartes Compartes Vegan Dark Chocolate Gourmet Assortment Gift Box This luxe gift box holds chocolate-dipped apricot, pineapple, coconut, orange, nuts, and other healthy treats. Best of all, this gift selection is dairy-free and vegan, which means nearly anyone can enjoy it. Shop Now: Compartes Vegan Dark Chocolate Gourmet Chocolates Assortment, $67.95, compartes.com. richart infuze chocolates small Credit: Courtesy of Richart Richart Infuze Chocolates For three generations, the Richart family has been creating sublime chocolates like their Infuze line—a collection of chocolates with liquid centers of ganache or coulis that contain a "bubble of infusion" that bursts in the mouth. Floral designs in the chocolate shell take them to the next level of gorgeousness. Shop Now: Richart Infuze, from $34 for 16 pieces, richart.com. delysia Lovers collection chocolate truffles Credit: Courtesy of Delysia Delysia Chocolatier Lover's Collection Truffles Chef, chocolatier, and business owner Nicole Patel adores Valentine's Day, and the holiday of love inspires her to create new chocolate creations every year. Whatever you do, don't miss this year's Lover's Collection chocolate truffles, which come in three flavors: rose petal, red velvet, and strawberry brut, made with brut Champagne. Shop Now: Delysia Chocolatiers Lover's Collection Truffles, $26.95 for nine pieces, delysia.com. louis sherry truffles miles redd tin Credit: Courtesy of Saks Fifth Avenue Louis Sherry Truffles Louis Sherry have been making chocolates in New York for over a hundred years. Their iconic tins, which come in six bright colors and 24 designs like the subtle cubist inspired- motif pictured here, hold an assortment of 12 truffles and chocolates. Shop Now: Louis Sherry Miles Redd Cubist Chocolate Confection Tin, $40, saks.com.
Kreuther Handcrafted Chocolate Chefs Selection - 24 Piece Credit: Courtesy of Goldbelly Kreuther Handcrafted Chocolate Chef's Selection This just the thing for the chocolate connoisseur in your life! Celebrated New York chefs Gabriel Kreuther and Marc Aumont created this collection of 24 handmade chocolates—flavors vary with the seasons and may include Mexican hot chocolate, honey saffron, and Aleppo-passion fruit. Shop Now: Kreuther Handcrafted Chocolates Chef's Selection, $99, goldbelly.com.
Charbonnel et Walker Milk Sea Salt Hazelnut Praline Hearts Credit: Courtesy of Williams Sonoma Charbonnel et Walker Milk Hazelnut Praline Hearts A heart filled with hearts, this dreamy selection is perfect for your Valentine. The milk chocolate hearts are filled with hazelnut praline and decorated with an edible bronze dust. Shop Now: Charbonnel et Walker Milk Sea Salt Hazelnut Praline Hearts, $37.95, williams-sonoma.com.
midunu Hand-Crafted Chocolate Truffles Credit: Courtesy of Midunu Midunu Truffles Woman-owned chocolate company Midunu is revolutionizing the world of artisan chocolates by making their truffles in Ghana, West Africa, where the cacao is grown. Did you know West Africa is one of the main cocoa growing regions in the world? The handmade treats bring together top-notch chocolate, African spices, and American flavors. Shop Now: Midunu Handcrafted Chocolate Truffles, from $24 for six pieces, midunuchocolates.com.
bouchee coeur marble chocolate Credit: Courtesy of Williams Sonoma La Maison du Chocolat Marvelously Paris Bouchee Paris is considered the city of romance, a place where love was born, and it's also the birthplace of La Maison du Chocolat. This year, the city inspires a special collection for Valentine's Day with crunchy, silky, and fruity pralines and bouchées including strawberry hearts. Shop Now: La Maison du Chocolat Marvelously Paris Bouchee, $50, lamaisonduchocolat.com.
Compartes Gourmet Chocolate Vegan Dark Chocolate Gourmet Chocolates Assortment Gift Box Credit: Courtesy of Compartes Compartes Vegan Dark Chocolate Gourmet Assortment Gift Box This luxe gift box holds chocolate-dipped apricot, pineapple, coconut, orange, nuts, and other healthy treats. Best of all, this gift selection is dairy-free and vegan, which means nearly anyone can enjoy it. Shop Now: Compartes Vegan Dark Chocolate Gourmet Chocolates Assortment, $67.95, compartes.com.
richart infuze chocolates small Credit: Courtesy of Richart Richart Infuze Chocolates For three generations, the Richart family has been creating sublime chocolates like their Infuze line—a collection of chocolates with liquid centers of ganache or coulis that contain a "bubble of infusion" that bursts in the mouth. Floral designs in the chocolate shell take them to the next level of gorgeousness. Shop Now: Richart Infuze, from $34 for 16 pieces, richart.com.
delysia Lovers collection chocolate truffles Credit: Courtesy of Delysia Delysia Chocolatier Lover's Collection Truffles Chef, chocolatier, and business owner Nicole Patel adores Valentine's Day, and the holiday of love inspires her to create new chocolate creations every year. Whatever you do, don't miss this year's Lover's Collection chocolate truffles, which come in three flavors: rose petal, red velvet, and strawberry brut, made with brut Champagne. Shop Now: Delysia Chocolatiers Lover's Collection Truffles, $26.95 for nine pieces, delysia.com.
louis sherry truffles miles redd tin Credit: Courtesy of Saks Fifth Avenue Louis Sherry Truffles Louis Sherry have been making chocolates in New York for over a hundred years. Their iconic tins, which come in six bright colors and 24 designs like the subtle cubist inspired- motif pictured here, hold an assortment of 12 truffles and chocolates. Shop Now: Louis Sherry Miles Redd Cubist Chocolate Confection Tin, $40, saks.com.
Kreuther Handcrafted Chocolate Chefs Selection - 24 Piece Credit: Courtesy of Goldbelly Kreuther Handcrafted Chocolate Chef's Selection This just the thing for the chocolate connoisseur in your life! Celebrated New York chefs Gabriel Kreuther and Marc Aumont created this collection of 24 handmade chocolates—flavors vary with the seasons and may include Mexican hot chocolate, honey saffron, and Aleppo-passion fruit. Shop Now: Kreuther Handcrafted Chocolates Chef's Selection, $99, goldbelly.com.
Kreuther Handcrafted Chocolate Chefs Selection - 24 Piece Credit: Courtesy of Goldbelly
Kreuther Handcrafted Chocolate Chef’s Selection
This just the thing for the chocolate connoisseur in your life! Celebrated New York chefs Gabriel Kreuther and Marc Aumont created this collection of 24 handmade chocolates—flavors vary with the seasons and may include Mexican hot chocolate, honey saffron, and Aleppo-passion fruit. Shop Now: Kreuther Handcrafted Chocolates Chef’s Selection, $99, goldbelly.com.
Kreuther Handcrafted Chocolate Chefs Selection - 24 Piece Credit: Courtesy of Goldbelly
Kreuther Handcrafted Chocolate Chefs Selection - 24 Piece
Credit: Courtesy of Goldbelly
Kreuther Handcrafted Chocolate Chefs Selection - 24 Piece
Kreuther Handcrafted Chocolate Chef’s Selection
This just the thing for the chocolate connoisseur in your life! Celebrated New York chefs Gabriel Kreuther and Marc Aumont created this collection of 24 handmade chocolates—flavors vary with the seasons and may include Mexican hot chocolate, honey saffron, and Aleppo-passion fruit.
Shop Now: Kreuther Handcrafted Chocolates Chef’s Selection, $99, goldbelly.com.
Charbonnel et Walker Milk Sea Salt Hazelnut Praline Hearts Credit: Courtesy of Williams Sonoma Charbonnel et Walker Milk Hazelnut Praline Hearts A heart filled with hearts, this dreamy selection is perfect for your Valentine. The milk chocolate hearts are filled with hazelnut praline and decorated with an edible bronze dust. Shop Now: Charbonnel et Walker Milk Sea Salt Hazelnut Praline Hearts, $37.95, williams-sonoma.com.
Charbonnel et Walker Milk Sea Salt Hazelnut Praline Hearts Credit: Courtesy of Williams Sonoma
Charbonnel et Walker Milk Hazelnut Praline Hearts
A heart filled with hearts, this dreamy selection is perfect for your Valentine. The milk chocolate hearts are filled with hazelnut praline and decorated with an edible bronze dust. Shop Now: Charbonnel et Walker Milk Sea Salt Hazelnut Praline Hearts, $37.95, williams-sonoma.com.
Charbonnel et Walker Milk Sea Salt Hazelnut Praline Hearts Credit: Courtesy of Williams Sonoma
Charbonnel et Walker Milk Sea Salt Hazelnut Praline Hearts
Credit: Courtesy of Williams Sonoma
Charbonnel et Walker Milk Sea Salt Hazelnut Praline Hearts
Charbonnel et Walker Milk Hazelnut Praline Hearts
A heart filled with hearts, this dreamy selection is perfect for your Valentine. The milk chocolate hearts are filled with hazelnut praline and decorated with an edible bronze dust.
Shop Now: Charbonnel et Walker Milk Sea Salt Hazelnut Praline Hearts, $37.95, williams-sonoma.com.
midunu Hand-Crafted Chocolate Truffles Credit: Courtesy of Midunu Midunu Truffles Woman-owned chocolate company Midunu is revolutionizing the world of artisan chocolates by making their truffles in Ghana, West Africa, where the cacao is grown. Did you know West Africa is one of the main cocoa growing regions in the world? The handmade treats bring together top-notch chocolate, African spices, and American flavors. Shop Now: Midunu Handcrafted Chocolate Truffles, from $24 for six pieces, midunuchocolates.com.
midunu Hand-Crafted Chocolate Truffles Credit: Courtesy of Midunu
Midunu Truffles
Woman-owned chocolate company Midunu is revolutionizing the world of artisan chocolates by making their truffles in Ghana, West Africa, where the cacao is grown. Did you know West Africa is one of the main cocoa growing regions in the world? The handmade treats bring together top-notch chocolate, African spices, and American flavors. Shop Now: Midunu Handcrafted Chocolate Truffles, from $24 for six pieces, midunuchocolates.com.
midunu Hand-Crafted Chocolate Truffles Credit: Courtesy of Midunu
midunu Hand-Crafted Chocolate Truffles
Credit: Courtesy of Midunu
midunu Hand-Crafted Chocolate Truffles
Midunu Truffles
Woman-owned chocolate company Midunu is revolutionizing the world of artisan chocolates by making their truffles in Ghana, West Africa, where the cacao is grown. Did you know West Africa is one of the main cocoa growing regions in the world? The handmade treats bring together top-notch chocolate, African spices, and American flavors.
Shop Now: Midunu Handcrafted Chocolate Truffles, from $24 for six pieces, midunuchocolates.com.
bouchee coeur marble chocolate Credit: Courtesy of Williams Sonoma La Maison du Chocolat Marvelously Paris Bouchee Paris is considered the city of romance, a place where love was born, and it's also the birthplace of La Maison du Chocolat. This year, the city inspires a special collection for Valentine's Day with crunchy, silky, and fruity pralines and bouchées including strawberry hearts. Shop Now: La Maison du Chocolat Marvelously Paris Bouchee, $50, lamaisonduchocolat.com.
bouchee coeur marble chocolate Credit: Courtesy of Williams Sonoma
La Maison du Chocolat Marvelously Paris Bouchee
Paris is considered the city of romance, a place where love was born, and it’s also the birthplace of La Maison du Chocolat. This year, the city inspires a special collection for Valentine’s Day with crunchy, silky, and fruity pralines and bouchées including strawberry hearts. Shop Now: La Maison du Chocolat Marvelously Paris Bouchee, $50, lamaisonduchocolat.com.
bouchee coeur marble chocolate Credit: Courtesy of Williams Sonoma
bouchee coeur marble chocolate
bouchee coeur marble chocolate
La Maison du Chocolat Marvelously Paris Bouchee
Paris is considered the city of romance, a place where love was born, and it’s also the birthplace of La Maison du Chocolat. This year, the city inspires a special collection for Valentine’s Day with crunchy, silky, and fruity pralines and bouchées including strawberry hearts.
Shop Now: La Maison du Chocolat Marvelously Paris Bouchee, $50, lamaisonduchocolat.com.
Compartes Gourmet Chocolate Vegan Dark Chocolate Gourmet Chocolates Assortment Gift Box Credit: Courtesy of Compartes Compartes Vegan Dark Chocolate Gourmet Assortment Gift Box This luxe gift box holds chocolate-dipped apricot, pineapple, coconut, orange, nuts, and other healthy treats. Best of all, this gift selection is dairy-free and vegan, which means nearly anyone can enjoy it. Shop Now: Compartes Vegan Dark Chocolate Gourmet Chocolates Assortment, $67.95, compartes.com.
Compartes Gourmet Chocolate Vegan Dark Chocolate Gourmet Chocolates Assortment Gift Box Credit: Courtesy of Compartes
Compartes Vegan Dark Chocolate Gourmet Assortment Gift Box
This luxe gift box holds chocolate-dipped apricot, pineapple, coconut, orange, nuts, and other healthy treats. Best of all, this gift selection is dairy-free and vegan, which means nearly anyone can enjoy it. Shop Now: Compartes Vegan Dark Chocolate Gourmet Chocolates Assortment, $67.95, compartes.com.
Compartes Gourmet Chocolate Vegan Dark Chocolate Gourmet Chocolates Assortment Gift Box Credit: Courtesy of Compartes
Compartes Gourmet Chocolate Vegan Dark Chocolate Gourmet Chocolates Assortment Gift Box
Credit: Courtesy of Compartes
Compartes Gourmet Chocolate Vegan Dark Chocolate Gourmet Chocolates Assortment Gift Box
Compartes Vegan Dark Chocolate Gourmet Assortment Gift Box
This luxe gift box holds chocolate-dipped apricot, pineapple, coconut, orange, nuts, and other healthy treats. Best of all, this gift selection is dairy-free and vegan, which means nearly anyone can enjoy it.
Shop Now: Compartes Vegan Dark Chocolate Gourmet Chocolates Assortment, $67.95, compartes.com.
richart infuze chocolates small Credit: Courtesy of Richart Richart Infuze Chocolates For three generations, the Richart family has been creating sublime chocolates like their Infuze line—a collection of chocolates with liquid centers of ganache or coulis that contain a "bubble of infusion" that bursts in the mouth. Floral designs in the chocolate shell take them to the next level of gorgeousness. Shop Now: Richart Infuze, from $34 for 16 pieces, richart.com.
richart infuze chocolates small Credit: Courtesy of Richart
Richart Infuze Chocolates
For three generations, the Richart family has been creating sublime chocolates like their Infuze line—a collection of chocolates with liquid centers of ganache or coulis that contain a “bubble of infusion” that bursts in the mouth. Floral designs in the chocolate shell take them to the next level of gorgeousness. Shop Now: Richart Infuze, from $34 for 16 pieces, richart.com.
richart infuze chocolates small Credit: Courtesy of Richart
richart infuze chocolates small
Credit: Courtesy of Richart
richart infuze chocolates small
Richart Infuze Chocolates
For three generations, the Richart family has been creating sublime chocolates like their Infuze line—a collection of chocolates with liquid centers of ganache or coulis that contain a “bubble of infusion” that bursts in the mouth. Floral designs in the chocolate shell take them to the next level of gorgeousness.
Shop Now: Richart Infuze, from $34 for 16 pieces, richart.com.
delysia Lovers collection chocolate truffles Credit: Courtesy of Delysia Delysia Chocolatier Lover's Collection Truffles Chef, chocolatier, and business owner Nicole Patel adores Valentine's Day, and the holiday of love inspires her to create new chocolate creations every year. Whatever you do, don't miss this year's Lover's Collection chocolate truffles, which come in three flavors: rose petal, red velvet, and strawberry brut, made with brut Champagne. Shop Now: Delysia Chocolatiers Lover's Collection Truffles, $26.95 for nine pieces, delysia.com.
delysia Lovers collection chocolate truffles Credit: Courtesy of Delysia
Delysia Chocolatier Lover’s Collection Truffles
Chef, chocolatier, and business owner Nicole Patel adores Valentine’s Day, and the holiday of love inspires her to create new chocolate creations every year. Whatever you do, don’t miss this year’s Lover’s Collection chocolate truffles, which come in three flavors: rose petal, red velvet, and strawberry brut, made with brut Champagne. Shop Now: Delysia Chocolatiers Lover’s Collection Truffles, $26.95 for nine pieces, delysia.com.
delysia Lovers collection chocolate truffles Credit: Courtesy of Delysia
delysia Lovers collection chocolate truffles
Credit: Courtesy of Delysia
delysia Lovers collection chocolate truffles
Delysia Chocolatier Lover’s Collection Truffles
Chef, chocolatier, and business owner Nicole Patel adores Valentine’s Day, and the holiday of love inspires her to create new chocolate creations every year. Whatever you do, don’t miss this year’s Lover’s Collection chocolate truffles, which come in three flavors: rose petal, red velvet, and strawberry brut, made with brut Champagne.
Shop Now: Delysia Chocolatiers Lover’s Collection Truffles, $26.95 for nine pieces, delysia.com.
louis sherry truffles miles redd tin Credit: Courtesy of Saks Fifth Avenue Louis Sherry Truffles Louis Sherry have been making chocolates in New York for over a hundred years. Their iconic tins, which come in six bright colors and 24 designs like the subtle cubist inspired- motif pictured here, hold an assortment of 12 truffles and chocolates. Shop Now: Louis Sherry Miles Redd Cubist Chocolate Confection Tin, $40, saks.com.
louis sherry truffles miles redd tin Credit: Courtesy of Saks Fifth Avenue
Louis Sherry Truffles
Louis Sherry have been making chocolates in New York for over a hundred years. Their iconic tins, which come in six bright colors and 24 designs like the subtle cubist inspired- motif pictured here, hold an assortment of 12 truffles and chocolates. Shop Now: Louis Sherry Miles Redd Cubist Chocolate Confection Tin, $40, saks.com.
louis sherry truffles miles redd tin Credit: Courtesy of Saks Fifth Avenue
louis sherry truffles miles redd tin
Credit: Courtesy of Saks Fifth Avenue
louis sherry truffles miles redd tin
Louis Sherry Truffles
Louis Sherry have been making chocolates in New York for over a hundred years. Their iconic tins, which come in six bright colors and 24 designs like the subtle cubist inspired- motif pictured here, hold an assortment of 12 truffles and chocolates.
Shop Now: Louis Sherry Miles Redd Cubist Chocolate Confection Tin, $40, saks.com.
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Planning a Picnic? Here’s How to Pull It Off Smoothly, From Packing Your Tote to Choosing the Perfect Location What to Cook on the Grill This Father’s Day Make Mom Lunch Not Brunch with Our Marvelous Mostly Make-Ahead Menu Mother’s Day Baking Projects You and Your Mom Can Tackle Together
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