Sour Cherry & Marzipan Chocolate Praline 250g - Szaloncukor

Almond marzipan pralines, filled with sour cherry cream and dipped in rich dark chocolate, with around twenty pieces presented in a festive gift bag.

What Is Sour Cherry Marzipan Szaloncukor?

Szaloncukor is one of Hungary’s best-loved Christmas traditions: individually wrapped chocolate pralines, traditionally hung from Christmas tree branches and enjoyed throughout the festive season.

These Stühmer pralines pair rich almond marzipan with the bright, gently tart character of sour cherry. A dark chocolate coating brings depth and cocoa richness, while sour cherry concentrate and pieces of dried sour cherry give the filling its distinctive fruit-led finish.

The combination is especially satisfying for anyone who enjoys the classic Central European pairing of cherries, almonds and dark chocolate. The attractive gift bag makes it a thoughtful choice for a family tree, festive table, Christmas parcel or a special present for a chocolate lover.

How to Enjoy and Hang Szaloncukor

Place a selection in a bowl with coffee after dinner, add it to a festive dessert table or offer it when friends and family visit. Its dark chocolate, almond and sour cherry profile is particularly good with espresso, black tea or a small glass of dessert wine.

To decorate a tree in the traditional Hungarian way, tie a small loop of fine ribbon or thread around one twisted end of each szaloncukor wrapper, then hang the pralines from sturdy branches. Keep a few aside in a bowl for serving, so guests can enjoy them without having to raid the tree.

Where Does It Come From?

These chocolates are made by Stühmer, one of Hungary’s most historic chocolate names. Frigyes Stühmer, a master confectioner from Hamburg, began making chocolates in Hungary in 1868, establishing a tradition of carefully made confectionery and distinctive presentation.

Stühmer continues to pair classic Hungarian flavours with elegant gift packaging, making its chocolates especially suited to festive gifting and after-dinner indulgence.

Discover more pralines, bars and Christmas treats in our Hungarian chocolate collection, and explore our Hungarian Christmas food and gifts.

Ingredients & Nutritional Information

Ingredients

Almond 27%, sugar, dark chocolate 25% (cocoa mass, sugar, cocoa butter, emulsifier: soy lecithin, natural vanilla aroma), sour cherry concentrate 9% (sour cherry, antioxidant: ascorbic acid), glucose syrup, water, dried sour cherry 1.8%, gelling agent: pectin, citric acid, preservative: potassium sorbate.

Allergy advice: Contains almonds and soy. May contain traces of other nuts, egg, milk and gluten.

Dietary information: Suitable for vegetarians. Gelatine-free. Alcohol-free.

Country of Origin: Hungary.

Storage: Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and heat.

Nutritional Information