A sweet treat from Westerly chocolatier for your Valentine

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LOVE, SWEET LOVE

Capture your Valentine’s heart with Swiss-style tru es from Hauser Chocolatier in Westerly

Indulge your Valentine – or simply yourself – with authentic Swiss-style chocolate from Hauser Chocolatier. The artisan chocolate maker crafts its delectable fine chocolates at a tucked-away factory in Westerly, which includes a small retail shop.

Swiss culinary artist Ruedi Hauser opened his chocolate factory in Connecticut in 1985 (moving to Rhode Island in 1990) after running both a bakery and a catering business where handmade chocolates always played a role. When he went all in on chocolate and opened his eponymous company, he focused on handcrafting Swiss-style tru es, a traditionally round tru e with a cream-based center.

Now run by his son Rudi, Hauser’s uses high-tech equipment to keep up with demand. But the attention to detail remains. Each truffle is hand finished to retain its old world look, as well as quality.

“Valentine’s Day is about knowing and appreciating the person you love,” notes Rudi, and that includes making the right tru e selections. Create a bespoke box from the 30-50 varieties stocked in the retail case. But for those in a rush, pre-boxed options are available.

While visiting, don’t miss their giant 20-pound solid chocolate heart-shaped box, covered in marzipan roses. It’s filled with 80-90 tru es. The box, while used as a display, is made to order for an over-the-top way to express your love. Learn more at HauserChocolates.com | By Karen Greco