Dark Chocolate Sticks with Crispy Rice

Combining the consummate richness of Colombian Chocolate with the captivatingly Crispy crunch of puffed Rice, Trader Joe’s Dark Chocolate Sticks with Crispy Rice are truly triumphant on both a taste and textural level. They’re made especially for us by a bean-to-bar supplier in Colombia, who uses 60% Dark Chocolate so that every bite strikes a balance between approachable sweetness and deep, fruity, almost floral complexity. After they mix this molten Dark Chocolate with airy, Crispy Rice, they pour it into bite-sized, Stick-shaped molds, so that once they cool, they’ve taken on the ideal form for a quick and easy anytime indulgence.

We’re particularly fond of bringing a bag of Trader Joe’s Dark Chocolate Sticks as a movie snack, pairing a Stick or two with a shot of espresso, or using them to provide some sayifyingly sweet contrast on a charcuterie board or cheese plate. They’re great for sharing with friends and family during a board game night, or accessorizing a dessert plate during a dinner party. We also find that their Stick format makes them an especially apt choice for dunking into something sweet, like ice cream or a ricotta-based dessert dip, or something semi-savory, like a bit of Creamy No Stir Peanut Butter Spread.