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British chocolate brand Love Cocoa has launched limited-edition cheese and chocolate truffles ahead of Christmas time.

The cheesy chocolate balls feature a cream cheese ganache filling with a dash of alcohol, which is then covered in a milk chocolate truffle shell hand-decorated with dark chocolate to deliver a bitter twist. Love Cocoa’s founder, James Cadbury, said: “We wanted to create a more playful product in the run-up to Christmas, but one that was still luxurious in flavour. After years of developing moreish chocolate here at Love Cocoa, we know that one of the greatest flavour pairings is an addictive mix of salty and sweet notes. Generally speaking, the more distinct notes we can pick up with every bite, the more enjoyable the experience is, which is the science behind this new creation.” He continued: “With these Cheese Chocolate Truffles, we were keen to push flavour norms further than the usual ‘sprinkle of sea salt’, and have spent months carefully tweaking the nuances between the distinct cheese note and the rich chocolate shell. We know that Love Cocoa consumers are receptive to trying new products with interesting flavour twists, and we think the new truffles will be a big hit.” Love Cocoa's cheesy chocolate truffles are available on the brand's website for an RSP of £13.50 per 150g tube.