Purdys Chocolatier started in Vancouver, British Columbia
and since the 1970s has expanded into other Canadian provinces. Having seen a
number of their elegant purple retail spaces filled with chocolates and
confectionery items, it wasn’t until Christmas that I had my first taste of a
Hedgehog.
Developed in the early 1990s, the Hedgehog is for the
truffle lovers with its creamy gianduja (chocolate
spread containing hazelnut paste) filling. It’s comparable to a Nutella truffle
but less sweet and has a more pronounced hazelnut taste. The filling is smooth
and velvety without feeling oily and encapsulated in a crispy chocolate shell.
Being an animal lover, the cute hedgehog (officially named Philbert) design attracts me as well. With ‘regular’ and ‘mini’ sizes, I find the mini is perfect for satisfying a something sweet craving without being overwhelming. The picture and nutritional information shown are for the mini.
How To Find Them
