Think gloriously beautiful artisan chocolates are only made in France or New York? Think again! LeSaint French Chocolate, a small-batch, handcrafted artisan chocolatier, is based in Yardley, PA, headed up by Stéphane Lesaint, a pastry chef trained at Chicago’s French Pastry School. Peruse LeSaint’s virtual chocolate boutique, and you’ll find a range of mouthwatering offerings, including bonbons, barks and brittles, truffles and more.
Pink Wash Black Raspberry Ganache Bonbons
This October, which is Breast Cancer Awareness month, LeSaint French Chocolate is partnering with Living Beyond Breast Cancer (LBBC), a nonprofit based in Bala Cynwyd, Pa., that connects women impacted by breast cancer with resources and support. LeSaint has just launched a line of handcrafted, hand-painted decadent pink chocolates, and will donate 20% of sales of the Pink Collection to LBBC.
The Pink Collection includes:
- Rose Gold Coconut Caramel Bonbons: Hand-painted gilded rose gold gourmet dark chocolate jewels filled with organic sweet coconut and a layer of fresh caramel.
- Pink Wash Black Raspberry Ganache Bonbons: Hand-painted with a pink wash these gourmet dark chocolate bonbons are filled with delicious fresh raspberry dark chocolate ganache.
Rose Gold Coconut Caramel Bonbons
Lesaint was inspired to get involved with this cause when he and his wife Barbara lost a close friend to breast cancer at the age of 44.
“There are many breast cancer charities, but we chose LBBC because it is local and it was important for us to partner with an organization whose resources went directly to those who need it most: patients and their families,” says Lesaint.
“We are proud to partner with LeSaint French Chocolate this year. Through their support we will raise awareness of our services while also raising funds that are critical to our work,” says Jean A. Sachs, MSS, MLSP, CEO of LBBC.
The chocolates, tiny works of art which resemble gleaming jewels, are handmade by Lesaint in his production kitchen in Yardley. The two-day process starts with creating the shell, crafting the filling and hand painting the exterior.
The Pink Collection is a limited-edition line that can be ordered online, with prices ranging from $25 to $140. Check out LeSaint French Chocolate’s online shop for more!
