Valrhona Caraibe 66%

Caraïbe is one of Valrhona's most enduring and beloved couvertures — a grand cru dark chocolate from the Caribbean, blending cocoa beans from Trinidad and the Dominican Republic to create a chocolate of remarkable warmth, depth, and character. It has been a fixture in professional pastry kitchens for decades, and for good reason.

At 66% cocoa, Caraïbe strikes an excellent balance between intensity and approachability. The flavour is rich and full-bodied, with warm spiced notes and a smooth, rounded bitterness that speaks of the Caribbean's unique cacao heritage. It is a chocolate that feels both classic and timeless — one that works beautifully across the full range of confectionery and pastry applications, and that professional chocolatiers return to again and again.

Tasting Notes

Warm spice · Rich cocoa · Rounded bitterness · Full-bodied · Smooth, classic finish

Best Used For

• Ganaches and truffles — a rich, rounded dark chocolate base with warm spice notes
• Tarts and entremets — a classic, reliable dark chocolate for structured desserts
• Moulding and enrobing — excellent fluidity for professional chocolate work
• Baking — brownies, fondants, and chocolate cakes with depth and complexity
• Mousses — a smooth, well-rounded dark chocolate mousse base
• Paired with rum, orange, or warm spices for classic Caribbean-inspired combinations

Available Sizes

• 250g — ideal for home bakers and small batches
• 1kg — for frequent home or small professional use
• 3kg — professional volume for regular use

Origin: Caribbean (Trinidad & Dominican Republic) | Cocoa: 66% | Grand Cru | Vegan-friendly