Cream Nougat Bell – 5 pcs.

Cream Nougat Bell. Chocolate bells with hazelnut nougat for the Christmas tree.

The Cream Nougat Bell is the name of Sawade's tree ornament from Berlin: five milk chocolate bells with light cream nougat, wrapped in purple foil and attached to a golden cord. No hollow shell, no liqueur filling, no plastic decorative ornaments.

The Cream Nougat Bell is part of the edible tree ornaments from the Berlin chocolate manufactory Sawade, a filled milk chocolate bell with a hazelnut cream nougat center. On Christmas Eve, it hangs among baubles and straw stars, and the purple foil shines in the candlelight. By the second day of Christmas at the latest, the first bell makes its way from the branch into a hand. That is exactly what it is made for. Chocolate Christmas tree ornaments are an old tradition, and Sawade continues to offer them in its range to this day.

Milk chocolate on the outside, light nougat on the inside

The bell tastes of mild milk chocolate and roasted hazelnut nougat with a creamy note. The shell contains at least 32 percent cocoa, and the nougat consists largely of hazelnuts. Cream powder gives it its light color and its smooth, milky taste.

The nougat is firm and can be cut, but melts quickly in the mouth. The chocolate breaks with a soft snap. Each bell weighs around 16 grams, enough for two or three bites.

The bell pairs particularly well with a cup of hot chocolate or a café au lait. The milky notes in the drink and the chocolate complement each other, while the nuts add depth. In contrast, it is almost too mild for a strong espresso.

Those who prefer tart, dark chocolate will find the bell too sweet. It is intended for lovers of milk chocolate and nougat, not for dark chocolate enthusiasts. Due to the hazelnuts, it is not suitable for people with a nut allergy.

On the tree, on a gift, on the colorful plate

Its classic place is on the Christmas tree. The golden cord is already attached, so the bells can be hung directly on a branch. Do not hang them too close to candles, fairy lights, or the heater, otherwise the chocolate will soften.

A bell also makes an excellent gift decoration. Tied around the gift ribbon with the cord, it becomes an edible ornament. On the colorful plate, the bells lie next to cookies, gingerbread, and nuts.

For the Advent calendar, the bells make a good filling, because they are flat enough for most little bags. Five pieces are enough for five doors or for a small St. Nicholas treat.

A side note: Keep the bells cool and dry until they are hung up; 16 to 18 degrees is ideal. On the tree, they hold up well over the holidays in a normally heated living room. Those who want to leave them hanging longer should probably eat them rather than keep them after that.

Berlin confectionery since 1880

Sawade was founded in Berlin in 1880 and is considered the oldest chocolate manufactory in the city. The first shop was located on Unter den Linden; today, the house produces in Berlin-Reinickendorf. Pralines, truffles, and seasonal specialties are made there with a lot of handwork.

For a long time, its range has included its own chocolate tree ornaments. In addition to the bell, there are pinecones and golden nuts, each wrapped in foil. The bell is the nougat variant among them.

Nougat in this sense is a mass of roasted, finely rolled hazelnuts, sugar, and cocoa butter. The finer the rollers grind the nuts, the smoother the mass becomes. The addition of cream keeps the Sawade variant light and mild. Sawade does not use preservatives or artificial flavors for this, and the bells are alcohol-free.

An ornament that does not have to go back into the box

What sets the bell apart from ordinary tree ornaments is its end: It is eaten instead of going back into the box in January. This also makes it suitable for families with children who like to help take down the decorations.

Those who want more variety on the tree combine the bells with the Golden Nuts and the Pinecones with Roasted Almonds from the same manufactory.

Five bells that first decorate the tree and then sweeten the last evening of the holidays.