São Tomé Dark Chocolate Spread with Blackberry, Hazelnut and Nutmeg
Description
The São Tomé Dark Chocolate Spread with Blackberry, Hazelnut and Nutmeg is a unique creation that combines the intensity of São Tomé cocoa — recognized worldwide for its exceptional quality — with ingredients of Portuguese origin. Organic blackberries from Vila Nova de Famalicão add freshness and fruity notes, blending perfectly with the smoothness of hazelnut and the warm, aromatic touch of nutmeg, creating a sophisticated and unforgettable balance.
São Tomé dark chocolate is distinguished by its intense and bitter character, with deep notes of coffee and blackberries, crafted for true lovers of pure, traditional chocolate. With 70% cocoa, it offers a dense and creamy texture that envelops the palate with rich, lingering layers of flavor. This authenticity gives the spread a unique identity that has earned international recognition.
Versatile and irresistible, this spread is ideal for spreading on artisanal cookies, multigrain bread, whole wheat toast, or croissants, but also perfect as a filling for macarons, cakes, and desserts with mascarpone or quark cheese. It can also be used in tiramisù, pancakes, waffles, or homemade cakes, always adding an intense touch of dark chocolate. For more daring palates, its complexity proves surprising in meat fondues with game, duck, foie gras, or even wild boar, creating unique contrasts between sweet and savory.
Produced by hand and following traditional methods, this spread maintains the authenticity of Portuguese sweets, but enriched with the finest São Tomé cocoa and fresh local fruits. Free from dyes and additives, it is a 100% natural product that combines quality, innovation, and sustainability. Even the packaging reflects this commitment: made with more than 99.7% recycled aluminum, fully reusable without loss of quality, it contributes to the preservation of nature. A spread that is at once indulgent and conscious, celebrating the true Flavors of Portugal with a deep connection to the heritage of São Tomé cocoa.
Suggested Use
This artisanal spread is ideal for spreading on oat or coconut cookies, cashew biscuits, chocolate cookies, multigrain bread, whole wheat toasts, or even vegan crackers, creating moments of pure indulgence. It can also be used to enrich homemade cake batters, adding intensity and a sophisticated touch of dark chocolate with fruits and spices.
As a filling, it is perfect for macarons of different flavors, chocolate cakes, or desserts with mascarpone and quark cheese, and is also a refined choice for reinvented tiramisù with a Portuguese twist. Its creamy texture also pairs elegantly in fruit tarts, pavlovas, or cheesecakes, where the contrast between sweetness and the slight bitterness of dark chocolate creates a harmonious balance of flavors.
As a topping or filling, it transforms American pancakes, oat or banana pancakes, waffles, or bubble waffles into irresistible desserts. It can also be used as a layer between chocolate or red fruit cakes, intensifying the flavor and making every slice richer and more memorable.
For the more daring, this spread goes beyond pastry and proves surprising in fondues with game meats, roasted duck, foie gras, dried buffalo, or wild boar. The contrast between São Tomé dark chocolate, the freshness of blackberry, the creaminess of hazelnut, and the aromatic touch of nutmeg creates an innovative gastronomic experience worthy of a gourmet table.
Recipes | Chef
- Chocolate cake with a handful of flavors
Ingredients
Blackberry (50%), sugar, ‘São Tomé’ dark chocolate (16.8%) (cocoa, cocoa butter, sugar, emulsifier: soya lecithin, natural vanilla flavouring), hazelnut (2%), gelling agent (pectin), nutmeg (0.1%) and lemon juice. Prepared with 50 g of fruits per 100 g. May contain milk and natural aroma of vanilla. Contains Hazelnut.
Nutritional information
Average nutritional information per 100 g / 3.53 oz: : Energy 1257 kJ / 299 kcal ; Fats 9.6 g / 0.3 oz , of which saturated fat acids 5.3 g / 0.2 oz ; Carbohydrates 48.9 g / 1.7 oz , of which sugars 45.7 g / 1.6 oz ; Proteins 2.5 g / 0.1 oz ; Salt 0.0 g / 0.0 oz.
Allergens: Contains soy and hazelnut. May contain traces of milk.
Origin of raw materials
This spread results from the fusion between one of the finest cocoas in the world and premium Portuguese fruits, creating a unique link between the heritage of São Tomé and the authentic flavors of Portugal.
São Tomé Dark Chocolate
The Democratic Republic of São Tomé and Príncipe, discovered in 1470 by Portuguese navigators João de Santarém and Pedro Escobar, was for centuries known as the “Cocoa Island.” Portugal introduced cocoa plantations to the archipelago, creating a historical and cultural bond between the two peoples. Today, São Tomé dark chocolate is recognized worldwide for its exceptional quality, presenting a bitter profile with intense notes of coffee and blackberries. This 70% cocoa is dense, rich, and deeply aromatic, crafted for those who appreciate true, traditional, and intense chocolate.
Blackberries from Vila Nova de Famalicão
In Northern Portugal, Vila Nova de Famalicão is home to some of the country’s finest organic blackberries. Carefully handpicked, these fruits stand out for their slightly sweet taste and natural freshness. Their exceptional quality and controlled origin make them a perfect ingredient to harmonize with São Tomé dark chocolate, adding fruity and vibrant notes that balance the intensity of cocoa.
From the intensity of São Tomé chocolate to the freshness of Portuguese blackberries, this spread embodies the fusion of cultures and flavors that define the identity of our gastronomy. A combination that honors tradition and surprises with the authentic and sophisticated character of the true Flavors of Portugal.