Berger Dark Chocolate Pomegranate Filled. Filled dark chocolate bar with 70% cocoa – tart shell, fruity pomegranate cream.

Berger Dark Chocolate Pomegranate Filled is a filled chocolate bar from Lofer in the Salzburg region. A dark chocolate with at least 70 percent cocoa surrounds a cream made of heavy cream and pomegranate juice. The bar weighs 100 g.

Dark Chocolate Pomegranate Filled by Berger is one of the filled bars that the manufacturer considers its trademark. Berger views it as a variation of the classic praline. With a praline, chocolate surrounds a bite-sized filling; with the filled bar, the same thing happens in the format of a bar. According to the manufacturer, the filling is cooked, poured into an ultra-thin chocolate shell, and then coated with chocolate. Each rib is thus a type of praline that can be broken off. In this variety, a robust dark chocolate meets a cream made with "Schlagobers" – as heavy cream is called in Austria – and pomegranate juice concentrate.

Taste: dark cocoa, with red fruit underneath

The first impression belongs to the dark chocolate: bold, roasted, and distinctly tart. As soon as the shell melts, the soft cream joins in, taking the edge off the tartness. Finally, the pomegranate appears with a fine, tangy fruit note. This interplay of bitterness, cream, and fruit acidity makes the variety vibrant. Pomegranate tastes tarter than strawberry or raspberry, with a slightly astringent quality. This very characteristic goes well with the dark cocoa because they complement each other in their tartness.

The shell snaps firmly and cleanly; the cream is delicate and smooth. This creates a contrast between firm and soft in every piece. Anyone looking for a purely fruity sweet will find the bar too tart. The 70 percent cocoa always remains noticeable, with the pomegranate playing the second voice.

Usage: after a meal, with espresso, as a small gift

This filled bar tastes best in small pieces. Break off a rib and let it melt slowly in your mouth so that the shell and cream can take effect one after the other. After a dinner, it is a great replacement for an elaborate dessert. The tart chocolate with its fruity center pairs excellently with an espresso or a cup of black tea.

Filled chocolate likes to be kept cool. Store the bar in a dry place away from heat so that the cream retains its consistency and the shell its shine.

Our tip: Place a small bowl with broken-off pieces on the table with coffee after Sunday dinner. The red fruit under the dark shell will even tempt guests who otherwise only eat milk chocolate to try some.

Origin: filled bars from the confectionery in Lofer

The bar comes from Lofer in the Pinzgauer Saalachtal in the Salzburg region. This is where master confectioner Hubert Berger founded the confectionery in 1994 together with his wife, Christine, initially in his parents' garage. To this day, production takes place exclusively in Lofer. In the meantime, their children, Anna and Franz Berger, also work in management.

The filled bars represent what Berger brings from the craft of praline making. According to Hubert Berger, the fillings are cooked and poured into fine chocolate shells; craftsmanship remains the fundamental principle to this day. This variety is one of the conventional bars in the assortment. According to the manufacturer, raw cane sugar, cocoa, and vanilla are sourced from Fairtrade and together make up 80.7 percent of the ingredients.

For whom: for friends of dark chocolate with a fruit accent

This bar is for everyone who enjoys dark chocolate and wants a fruity addition. It is suitable as a gift for people who pay attention to cocoa and character when it comes to chocolate. Another dark variety with fruit is the Dark Chocolate Raspberry-Quark. A milder filling can be found in the Organic Milk Chocolate Tonka Bean Filled. You can see all bars on our Berger Confiserie page.

Allergy information: The bar contains milk and may contain traces of peanuts, soy, and tree nuts. It is not suitable for those with a milk allergy.

A filled dark chocolate with pomegranate cream from Lofer, 100 g, for all who appreciate tart chocolate with a fruity center.