São Tomé Dark Chocolate Spread with Strawberry and Chilli
Description
The São Tomé Dark Chocolate with Strawberry and Chilli Spread is an intense and aphrodisiac experience that combines the freshness and natural sweetness of Santo André strawberries with the elegant bitterness of São Tomé dark chocolate, made with 70% cocoa. On tasting, the palate is enveloped by notes of coffee and dark fruits from African cocoa, which quickly intertwine with the soft texture and wild aroma of strawberry, creating a fruity and velvety contrast. The intensity is heightened by chilli, which adds a spicy touch and lingering warmth, making each tasting vibrant, bold, and memorable.
This unique combination was internationally awarded “Best Taste” at the Great Taste Awards in the United Kingdom in 2017, recognition that confirms its exceptional quality. The balance between bitter, sweet, and spicy makes this spread an explosive, sophisticated fusion, perfect for those seeking out-of-the-ordinary gastronomic experiences.
Handcrafted and 100% natural, without additives or dyes, it is a versatile spread that can be enjoyed in multiple ways. Spread on multigrain bread, cookies, or croissants, it transforms a simple moment into a gourmet tasting. As a filling, it elevates macarons, mascarpone-based desserts, and chocolate cakes to another level of sophistication. It also surprises as a topping for pancakes, waffles, and red fruit cakes, and for the more adventurous, pairs beautifully with meat fondues, duck, or foie gras, creating intense contrasts between sweet, bitter, and spicy.
More than just a spread, it is a celebration of the Flavors of Portugal, where São Tomé cocoa, the freshness of Portuguese strawberries, and the intensity of chilli meet in an unforgettable sensory explosion.
Suggested Use
The São Tomé Dark Chocolate with Strawberry and Chilli Spread is perfect for those seeking new gastronomic experiences, balancing intensity, freshness, and boldness. Spread on multigrain bread, oat, coconut, or chocolate cookies, it transforms a simple moment into a gourmet pleasure, where the sweetness of strawberry meets the bitterness of cocoa and the heat of chilli. It is also ideal on whole wheat toasts or artisanal croissants, creating vibrant flavor contrasts from the very first bite.
As a filling, this spread proves sophisticated in chocolate or red fruit macarons, in layer cakes, and in creamy desserts made with mascarpone or quark. It brings new life to classics like tiramisù, adding unexpected fruity and spicy notes. In cheesecakes, wild berry tarts, or pavlovas, it adds intensity and originality, turning traditional desserts into bold and memorable creations.
As a topping, it delights on American, oat, or banana pancakes, waffles, and bubble waffles, creating a delicious contrast between freshness and intensity. It also works beautifully in chocolate or spice cakes, and even in strawberry cakes, where chilli adds a spicy touch that awakens the senses. As a topping, it is irresistible on vanilla ice cream or frozen yogurt, balancing sweetness, acidity, and intensity in a unique way.
For adventurous palates, this spread goes beyond pastry. In meat fondues with game, roasted duck, foie gras, or wild boar, it creates unforgettable pairings where dark chocolate blends with the freshness of strawberry and the warmth of chilli. It can also accompany boards of strong cheeses such as gorgonzola or aged goat cheese, where spice and bitterness balance the intensity. An aphrodisiac and sophisticated fusion that celebrates the Flavors of Portugal with creativity and passion.
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Ingredients
Strawberry (45.7%), sugar, ‘São Tomé’ dark chocolate (17%) (cocoa, cocoa butter, sugar, emulsifier: soya lecithin, natural vanilla flavouring), gelling agent (pectin), lemon juice and Chilli (0,07%). May contain traces of milk. Prepared with 45.7 g of fruits per 100 g. Allergens: Contains soy. May contain traces of milk abd gluten.
Nutritional information
Average nutritional information per 100 g / 3.53 oz: Energy 1089 kJ / 259 kcal; Fats 6,9 g / 0.24oz, of which saturated fat acids 4,0 g / 0.14oz; Carbohydrates 44,5 g / 1.6oz, of which sugars 41,6 g / 1.5oz; Proteins 2,1 g / 0.074oz; Salt 0.0 g / 0.0 oz.
Allergens: Contains soy. May contain traces of milk and gluten.
Origin of raw materials
This spread is born from the encounter between a historic, intense cocoa, an aromatic Portuguese strawberry, and the spicy energy of chilli. A fusion that conveys authenticity, tradition, and boldness in the true Flavors of Portugal.
São Tomé Dark Chocolate
São Tomé dark chocolate is tied to the history of Portugal and the Age of Discoveries: the islands were sighted by Portuguese navigators in the 15th century, and it was Portugal that introduced cocoa plantations there, making them famous as the “Cocoa Island.” With 70% cocoa, this chocolate presents an elegant bitter profile, deep notes of coffee and dark fruits, and a dense, creamy texture — the ideal base for an intense and authentic tasting experience.
Santo André Strawberry
The Santo André strawberry variety is distinguished by its wild aroma, soft texture, and sweetness balanced by a light acidity. Harvested at the right point, it adds fruity freshness and a vibrant color that harmonize with the depth of dark chocolate, creating a fragrant and juicy contrast in every tasting.
Chilli
Chilli adds spicy heat, slightly smoky notes, and a lingering finish that awakens the palate. Used with precision, it balances the sweetness of strawberry and the bitterness of cocoa, enhancing aromatic complexity and giving the spread a bold, vibrant, and memorable character.
From the cocoa heritage of São Tomé to the freshness of Santo André Strawberry, refined by the fiery touch of chilli, this spread celebrates a rich origin and a modern identity — a meeting of territory, history, and flavor that authentically defines the Flavors of Portugal.