Jasper + Myrtle White Chocolate & Sour Cherries: Balanced, but Understated
White chocolate is unforgiving; success rests on dairy quality, sweetness control, texture, and how inclusions are handled. Jasper + Myrtle describes this bar as a silky, creamy white chocolate balanced with sour cherries, a pairing that suggests contrast and lift. In practice, the bar takes a quieter approach.
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Origin: |
Australia |
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Cacao %: |
Not specified (white chocolate; cocoa butter base) |
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Weight: |
70g |
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RRP: |
From $11 AUD |
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Awards: |
Silver Medal, 2020 Academy of Chocolate |
Appearance
In the hand, the chocolate presents well. The colour sits firmly in ivory-to-cream territory with a light gloss, suggesting careful tempering rather than excess fat bloom. Finely chopped cherry is visible throughout and evenly distributed.
The embossed surface detail adds a subtle sense of craftsmanship. When broken, the snap is clean and assured, with no crumbling at the edges. The chocolate softens gently with finger warmth, indicating a responsive cocoa butter structure.
Aroma
The aroma is muted. Instead of leaning into sweet dairy or confectionery notes, it reads closer to a mild dark chocolate character. Vanilla is present, softly expressed, and there is no discernible cherry scent. It smells clean and composed, without the milk-powder lift common in many white bars.
Taste & Texture
The first bite is led by the white chocolate. Sweetness is controlled, and the flavour remains clean rather than rich or buttery. As it melts, creaminess does not build; the chocolate dissolves slowly and evenly in the mouth.
Instead of a clear cherry flavour, the fruit registers as a late, gentle sourness that brightens the close. Texture stays smooth throughout, with no waxiness or chalkiness. The overall impression is controlled rather than layered.
Aftertaste & Finish
Dairy notes linger briefly before clearing. The cherry’s acidity appears late, then fades without leaving residue or cloying sweetness. The finish is tidy and light.
This profile makes the bar feel better suited to accompaniment, something that could sit alongside a dessert or within a curated gift selection, than a destination chocolate built around flavour impact.
ATC Verdict: Is It Worth the Splurge?
It is well made and technically sound, with sweetness kept in check and texture handled with care. There are no obvious faults, and the restraint feels intentional.
However, the pairing never fully delivers on the contrast its name implies. The cherry remains subtle, and the overall experience is more composed than compelling.
We appreciated it but were not compelled to reach for another piece.
Balanced and careful, yet ultimately understated.
Editor’s Note
White chocolate with fruit often promises contrast. Here, the craftsmanship is clear, but the flavour impact remains modest. It is a bar we respected for its control, even if it did not earn a second purchase.
–Adrian – Editor at All That Is Cool
