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Lobster-Shaped Chocolates

Bixby Chocolate's Chocolate Lobsters Turn Dinner into Dessert

— June 21, 2023 — Lifestyle
At the upcoming Summer Fancy Food Show, Bixby Chocolate will be sharing a look at its treats, including everything from award-winning beer brittle to chocolate lobsters.

The brand's decadent Lobster Dinner features a one-pound solid chocolate lobster in either dark, white or milk chocolate, and this showstopping confection is paired with peanut butter ganache claws and champagne on bons. This chocolate treat for those with a sweet tooth or a love of fine dining offers a memorable eating experience that goes above and beyond the average chocolate bar.

Deceptive desserts, especially those shaped like savory objects, add an element of surprise and humor, challenging traditional expectations and delighting adventurous eaters with unexpected flavor combinations and whimsical presentations.
Trend Themes
1. Deceptive Desserts - Creating desserts that resemble savory objects adds a surprise element and challenges traditional expectations, creating a unique eating experience.
2. Unexpected Flavor Combinations - Combining unexpected flavors in desserts delights adventurous eaters, offering them a taste experience beyond the ordinary.
3. Whimsical Presentations - Presenting desserts in creative and whimsical ways adds a touch of fun and excitement, enhancing the overall dining experience.
Industry Implications
1. Chocolate Confectionery - In the world of chocolate confectionery, there is an opportunity to create innovative and playful treats that go beyond traditional chocolate bars.
2. Fine Dining - In the world of fine dining, there is room for inventive desserts that challenge conventions and offer diners a unique and memorable experience.
3. Gourmet Food Shows - At events like gourmet food shows, showcasing deceptive desserts with unexpected flavors and whimsical presentations can attract attention and delight attendees.
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