Cacao Barry Cara Crakine Caramelised Crunchy Chocolate

Cara Crakine is one of Cacao Barry's most exciting and innovative products — a unique caramelised chocolate with a distinctive crunchy texture that adds an entirely new dimension to professional confectionery and patisserie. Combining the rich, golden warmth of caramelised chocolate with a satisfying crunch, Cara Crakine is the secret weapon of pastry chefs who want to create unforgettable textural contrast in their creations.

Whether used as a filling, a layer, or a decorative element, Cara Crakine transforms ordinary desserts into extraordinary experiences. Available at Nut House, delivered across the UK.

Why Professionals Choose Cara Crakine

• Unique texture: The signature crunchy element adds a satisfying contrast to smooth ganaches, mousses, and creams — a textural experience customers won't forget
• Rich caramel flavour: Deep, naturally caramelised sweetness with warm toffee and butterscotch notes
• Ready to use: No tempering required — simply melt and incorporate or use as a crunchy inclusion straight from the bag
• Versatile application: Works as a filling, a layer between cake tiers, a praline base, or a decorative topping

Tasting Notes

Rich caramel and toffee with a warm butterscotch sweetness and a satisfying, lingering crunch. The caramelised chocolate base delivers depth and complexity, while the crunchy texture provides an irresistible contrast. Pairs beautifully with dark chocolate, vanilla, coffee, and hazelnuts.

How to Use

• Praline & feuilletine layers: Mix with praline paste and feuilletine for a classic crunchy layer in entremets and tarts
• Truffle fillings: Use as a crunchy base layer beneath a smooth ganache for textural contrast in chocolate boxes
• Cake layers: Spread between sponge layers for a crunchy caramel element in layered cakes and entremets
• Decorative topping: Crumble over desserts, ice cream, and plated dishes for an elegant crunchy garnish
• Chocolate bark: Incorporate into dark or milk chocolate bark for a caramel crunch element
• Pairings: Outstanding with dark chocolate ganache, coffee cream, vanilla mousse, and hazelnut praline

About Cacao Barry

Founded in France in 1842, Cacao Barry is one of the world's most respected couverture chocolate manufacturers. Their commitment to innovation has produced some of the most exciting and creative ingredients available to professional pastry chefs. Browse our full Cacao Barry and premium chocolate range at Nut House.