Melissa Coppel’s marbled bonbons and hand-dipped chocolates are impressively well crafted, with layered fillings that reminded us of a plated dessert.
The luxe French bakery enrobes layers of a shortbread cookie and a sweet spread (such as passionfruit or strawberry) with melting-thin chocolate dyed in pastel hues.
If the lucky couple is big into food, but you have no idea what fancy cookware is hidden in their cupboards, your best bet is something they can eat. Like all of our top picks for best boxed chocolates, the 24-piece Melissa Coppel Bonbons are made with flawlessly smooth, high-quality chocolate encasing rich ganache and other impeccable fillings. What sets this box apart, however, are the special-occasion-worthy decorations—gorgeous, swirling technicolor designs hand painted onto each bonbon, as well as unique flavors (like raspberry rose jelly and espresso ganache with crunchy croissant duja). The ombré box is a work of art in itself, making a spectacular presentation. The chocolates should be consumed within 10 days of receipt, so consider sending them when the couple has returned from their wedding or honeymoon.
If you’re looking for something sweet that lasts longer, the Ladurée Eugénie Gift Box features chocolate-enrobed shortbreads slathered with sweet spreads in a variety of bright, sharply defined flavors, such as yuzu, salted caramel, or pistachio. Each box is good for about seven weeks.
