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Leonidas Belgian Chocolates: 1.50 lb Classic General Assortment | 
 enlarge | Brand: Leonidas Belgian Chocolates
Category: Gourmet
Buy New: $51.00
Avg. Customer Rating:  3 reviews
Sales Rank: 3535
Media: Misc.
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.5
ASIN: B0007ZMAAG
Promotion: Save $15.00 when you spend $70.00 or more on Qualifying Items offered by Leonidas Belgian Chocolates. Terms and Conditions
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
 | Approximately 43 pieces - Net weight 1.50 lb | | | In Leonidas' signature wrapping paper and ribbon | | | Assorted fillings in ivory, milk, and dark chocolate coverings | | | Our most popular assortment | | | Ideal for gifts, or simply to treat yourself! |
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Product Description
Leonidas General Assortment...with a well balanced and representative selection of Leonidas' fresh butter creams, sinfully smooth truffles and delectable pralines, there is sure to be something in this assortment to please everybody, and is guarenteed to tantalize even the most discerning palates. Introduce a grateful friend to Leonidas today, or give in to temptation and indulge yourself...Leonidas Famous Belgian Chocolates...a great tradition of quality and freshness, since 1913.
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| Customer Reviews:
 True Comfort Food - Luxurious Leonidas October 28, 2008
I held on to my Amazon gift certificate (in recognition of my volunteer efforts) for just the right moment when I could decide what to choose. Well -- the financial and political climate; challenging projects; illness in the family; and other stuff converged and it was time for a bit of luxury and comfort. This chocolate filled the bill. I allowed myself no more than two pieces a day -- and reserved my moments in the day when I could focus on the experience -- and not have to share. There was a lot to appreciate: the pretty box with beautifully packed chocolates, the design of each piece -- then the first bite to apprecaite the texture of the chocolates -- white, dark, and milk. And, the fillings of each. I will not be eating any Haloween candy this year -- it just cannot compare.
 Excellent Chocolates! September 13, 2007
Although you can buy these chocolates for next to nothing in Belgium, they are a true treat to have here in the States. The quality is far superior to any American brand --- particularly Godiva.
Given the high cost though, I was a little annoyed that the top layer arrived smooshed. Arrival issues notwithstanding, you can't go wrong with these chocolates.
Every Chocolate is Perfection... September 10, 2006
If it is possible to fall madly in love with a box of chocolates, then the assortment is the perfect place to start such an adventure. These chocolate are named after Leonidas Kestekidis, who definitely knew how to create chocolates for the true chocolate connoisseur.
When he moved back to Belgium he not only married his true love, he created chocolates the world now adores. When you taste these chocolates, your taste buds will also finally know true chocolate happiness. Whether you try one of these with a cup of coffee or tea or enjoy one as a daily indulgence, these will impress.
If being "in love" gives you a zest for life, then the "I Love You" chocolate with dreamy lemon filling embodies this sentiment. Each chocolate has a unique design and the I Love You chocolate has two hearts, ribbons and a seal. After you sample the variety of chocolates, specific flavors will stand out as favorites.
Here are my favorite creamy fillings (ganache and butter cream) which come in dark, white and milk chocolate depending on the selection:
Antoinette - A smooth Brandy flavored ganache
Lingoit Lait - Absolutely delicious vanilla flavored fresh butter cream filling. Time definitely stopped while tasting this chocolate.
For ever - If you love coffee this may be one of the most delicious milk or dark chocolate chocolates ever made as it is filled with a special coffee cream that has hints of caramel. I will be ordering an entire box of these sometime in the future.
Merveilleux - Milk or dark chocolate filled with coffee ganache.
Europe - Dark or milk chocolate filled with rum filling.
Ganache - Milk or dark chocolate with pure ganache.
Tosca - Milk chocolate with a special ganache.
Antoinette - Delicate caramel hints in the milk chocolate coating mingle nicely with the vanilla filling.
Eve - Milk chocolate and banana filling.
Alexandre le grand - A milk or dark chocolate with caramel cream.
Also Recommended:
If you wish to also try the Napolitains, I'd suggest the 1 pound sampler Ballotin with six varieties. You may also want to look for the new Palet d'Or. A deeply delicious and strong bitter chocolate filled with ganache. The center is made with butter, cream and chocolate and the outer coating is a masterpiece with gold decorations.
Leonidas now has over 1700 stores and sales locations worldwide and they offer over 80 varieties of fresh chocolates. The chocolates are air freighted weekly from Brussels so you will always find the quality to be superior.
My chocolates arrived fast and were as fresh as if I had purchased them in Belgium. They were carefully packaged in the famous gold boxes with signature/seasonal wrapping and a ribbon. The boxes were then placed in protective Styrofoam containers to protect the chocolates during shipping. The expedited shipping is recommended from May to early September.
~The Rebecca Review
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