Up your Cadbury Bournville dark chocolate game with creative spins on Your Desserts

Cadbury might be a British company, but its signature Bournville seems like something out of a French colony. The reason was the expanding operations and workforce of the company, which demanded a new site. When the ideal site for the factory was being scouted by the Cadbury Brothers, Birmingham, UK, the Bournbrook estate was narrowed down as the final destination. At that time in, 1878, French chocolate enjoyed the highest reputation. So the name, Bournville was picked for that estate. It was a golden era where the two brothers were the pillars of industry relations and also employee welfare.

The Bournville garden village was thus born where the workers were provided good housing in addition to decent work conditions. As the area adjusted and spread its tendrils like a blossoming vine, the community grew and flourished and slowly, Cadbury released the Bournville Cocoa powder in 1906. Soon after, in 1908 the world’s first Cadbury Bournville Dark Chocolate also made its debut.

Unique Qualities of Bournville Dark Chocolate

This of course extends to dark chocolate as a whole, but we do sell premium dark chocolate, so here’s what we pride ourselves on:

• Bournville dark chocolate is known for its deeply satisfying and rich flavor profile with that trademark cocoa flavor that every dark chocolate lover seeks, the bitter edge balanced with the sweetness is just perfect.
• Another thing about dark chocolate is its lower sugar content. Compared to any other dark chocolates, Bournville does have a relatively lower sugar content, which actually allows you to taste the natural flavors of the cocoa.
• The melting point is also slightly higher so in case you goof up and end up directly heating the chocolate over a gas stove without the water below, it will not burn like ordinary milk chocolate. This smooth melting property makes it perfect for baking and cooking, adding that luxurious touch to desserts.

Cadbury Bournville and Desserts

When incorporated into traditional recipes, the premium Bournville dark chocolate adds depth and sophistication to familiar treats, perfect for adults, kids, and also elderly who like the slightly bitter edge to their desserts.

Chocolate Cakes and Brownies

The addition of Bournville chocolate to cakes and brownies creates a more complex flavor profile. The chocolate's bittersweet notes contrast well with the other contents of the dessert, resulting in a more balanced dessert perfect for people with refined tastes. Bournville's high cocoa content makes for a dense and fudgy dessert that is the demand for desserts like brownies, and mud cakes, making them feel more indulgent and luxurious. Try some authentic recipes for cakes and brownies made with Cadbury Bournville for an incomparable taste.

Mousse and Puddings

Added to mousse and puddings, Bournville chocolate cuts down the saccharine sweetness and the cocoa flavor stands out without the accompanying overwhelming sweetness. The chocolate’s smoothness lends a silky texture to mousse, while its intensity allows for a richer taste with puddings. These desserts become more sophisticated and less cloying when made with high-quality dark chocolate.

Chocolate-dipped Fruits and Crumbles

Fondue anyone? For that matter, chocolate-dipped strawberries too. It’s a simple affair, but the combination of fruits and dark chocolate is simply divine. The contrast between the fruit's natural sweetness and the Bournville chocolate's bitterness is the perfect balance for an indulgent dessert that is equally nutritious. As for the crumbly part, think tarts, rice crispies and cookies, which are by default crumbly, imagine dark chocolate in crumbly baked creations.

Innovative Dessert Ideas

While Bournville excels in transforming classic desserts, which use milk chocolate, it also opens up possibilities for experiment with innovative treats that bring out its robust flavor profile.

Bournville Chocolate Bark with Nuts and Dried Fruits

You might think, what the heck, these guys already have dry fruit and nuts, yes we do. But there’s nothing like remixing the OG dark chocolate Bournville bar, adding your favorite dry fruits and nuts and perhaps a hint of essence such as orange or peppermint? These make the perfect gifts to give away at festive occasions as Christmas.

Chocolate-covered Espresso Beans

For coffee lovers, chocolate-covered espresso beans are the perfect gourmet treat, it sounds like it’s made up, but you’ll easily find this item on e-commerce sites. Coffee beans coupled with Bournville offer a double hit of bitterness that's perfectly balanced. The chocolate's richness complements the coffee's intensity, creating a treat that's both energizing and indulgent.