Côte d'Ivoire is the world's largest cacao-producing nation — and Valrhona's Côte d'Ivoire Cuvée 56% is a tribute to the bold, full-bodied character that Ivorian cocoa is celebrated for, expressed through the lens of a dark milk couverture of exceptional elegance and sophistication.
At 56% cocoa, this is a chocolate that genuinely bridges the gap between dark and milk. It has the depth, richness, and complexity of a dark chocolate — roasted cocoa, a hint of dried fruit, a satisfying intensity — yet the smooth, creamy warmth of milk softens the edges and adds a roundness that makes it immediately compelling. A sophisticated choice for chocolatiers who want something beyond the conventional milk chocolate.
Tasting Notes
Roasted cocoa · Dried fruit · Creamy warmth · Rich & full-bodied · Smooth, sophisticated finish
Best Used For
- Dark milk ganaches — complex, sophisticated fillings with depth and creaminess
- Moulded bonbons — a distinctive dark milk chocolate shell with real character
- Mousses — a rich, complex dark milk chocolate mousse
- Enrobing — excellent fluidity for professional work
- Paired with salted caramel, coffee, hazelnut, or rum
- Eating chocolate for those who want more than conventional milk chocolate
Origin: Côte d'Ivoire | Cocoa: 56% | Dark milk couverture | Format: 3kg professional block