![]() A lot of such novelty savory candies are just a fun prank, either phoning in a non-flavor, or leaning into a hilariously terrible one. I love the saturated colors, the sophisticated twist in their shape, and flavors that are natural and delicious, but challenging. It is a chocolate truffle, but very surprising and complex, and I really appreciate that they didn’t pull the punch. This is the most unusual of the flavors, with a distinct leafy green aspect, and the earthiness of the mushroom is more forward than it was in the sweet potato flavor. I’ve had real tussles with candied green bean and onion flavors before, and I lost. I saved the Green Bean Casserole for last. The sesame comes through, but the cheddar is just a little bit of a salty tang in an otherwise just plain fantastic chocolate caramel. “Campbell’s Cheddar Cheese soup caramel coated in a dark chocolate bonbon with everything bagel seasoning,” says the description, and I’m a bit worried about what chocolate will do to cheddar and vice versa. Next is Everything Bagel Mashed Potatoes, which I am surprised to see has a soft, translucent filling. White chocolate was the right choice for the coating. I admit hesitation, and this one might not be for everyone, but the brie, cheddar and jalapeño each come through with bells on, and they are singing my favorite song. and actually enjoyed them? (Courtesy Heather Martin) I tried Campbell’s chocolate truffles inspired by Thanksgiving sides. There’s just a tad of masa-like texture to this adventuresome filling.Īs a devotee of baked brie with honey or praline, I’m really looking forward to trying the Jalapeño Cheddar Mac & Cheese, featuring “Campbell’s Cheddar Cheese soup, triple cream Brie, and jalapeño-infused white chocolate ganache in a blond chocolate bonbon.” When I slice this one, the scent of cheese fills the air, and you can see a little truffled-out blob of cheddar. Let’s try the Baked Corn Casserole, which promises “cornbread, sweet corn and Campbell’s Cream of Chicken soup in a white chocolate bonbon.” Thankfully, the chicken soup appears only as a welcome salty note in an otherwise delicately buttery sweet corn experience. I know that sounds beyond awful, but somehow, it isn’t. I spend a moment trying to place the umami note and realize it’s cream of mushroom. Next, Hot Honey Mashed Sweet Potatoes: “sweet potatoes, thyme, local Memphis hot honey, Campbell’s Cream of Mushroom soup and milk in a chocolate bonbon.” It’s not very spicy, and the thyme is a scent rather than a taste, but the sweet potato flavor in an absolutely smooth chocolate filling is a real delight. True apple in particular is difficult to capture in candy form, but this one is stunningly effective. The apples and fennel taste completely natural, balanced but easily identifiable, and there is a breath of celery at the end. This one is described as a “roasted apples, fennel, and Cream of Celery condensed soup bread pudding blond chocolate bonbon.” It is … a revelation. I’m frankly terrified of the Cream of Chicken-infused truffle, so let’s work up to it and try the Apple, Fennel, and Herb Stuffing first. ![]() ![]() Is it possible this is something more than an elaborate joke? How do they taste? Getting to taste something this beautifully decorated feels like an incredible luxury, until the words “cream of mushroom” come to mind. ![]()
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