Creamy, crunchy, chocolatey: 7 best premium chocolate bars we can’t stop eating – CNET [CNET]

There is perhaps no dessert as universally loved as chocolate. From unctuous, deep milk chocolate to a pleasantly bittersweet or even floral note in the finest craft bar, it’s no wonder the best chocolate has come to symbolize everyday luxury, inspire love and even spur works of stunning (though temporary) sculptural art.

From its satisfying snap, rich aroma and the way it slowly melts on the tongue, to its range of flavors, fillings and types (milk, dark, white, ruby), the chocolate bar’s options are seemingly endless. 

But not all chocolate is created equal. Sure, a KitKat bar from the grocery checkout line will always hit the spot for us. But we wanted to share some of the premium beans (and cocoa butter) that are nothing short of mouthwatering culinary art. Here are some of our all-time favorite premium bars we think make a phenomenal gift and — even better — a treat for yourself. (And yes, we’ve dutifully savored them all.)