Ika Chocolate x Gastronome Sher
Inspired by the wide biodiversity of sweet and sour cherries from across the US, this collection explores the spectrum of flavor of cherries.
What you get
Handmade Cherry Pralines
A box of 9 different cherry varieties in chocolates and 1 pâte de fruit
Shipped August 2023
The Cherry Praline Collection by gastronome Sher and chocolatier Ika Cohen is inspired by the wide biodiversity of sweet and sour cherries found at various farms across the United States. The development phase of the collection allowed Sher and Cohen to study more than 20 different cherry varieties which makes the Cherry Praline collection the first gastronomic work of its kind which presents a cross-section of fruit varieties.
The Cherry Praline Collection represents the biodiversity across the US - Michigan, Oregon, Wisconsin and California - through nine crafted pralines highlighting nine different cherry varieties and one pâte de fruit
Royal Anne White Cherry
confiture seasoned with warm spices
Rainier White Cherry
marmalade on pistachio marzipan
Van Sweet Cherry
infused with coffee chocolate ganache
Regina sweet cherry
Pine Nuts marzipan with cherry aromatized with Damascus rose blossom
Chateau Morello Cherry
Chocolate ganache flavored with cherry liqueur and browned notes of enriched vanilla
Favorite Sour Cherry
ganache over marmalade and a pâte de fruit
Chios Sour Cherry
Chocolate ganache and cherry infused in 7-year-old brandy
Obleczynzka Sour Cherry
Almond marzipan marbled with cherry
Mahaleb cherry
Milk chocolate ganache seasoned with cherry aromatic almonds
Cherries & Chocolate
The combination between cherries and chocolate is a timeless classic. For their implementation in the Cherry Praline Collection, each selected cherry variety is processed using different methods and then combined under thoughtful craft with flavors that compliment them to emphasize their uniqueness. Some of the fruits were used to evoke classic confectionery in the pralines – confiture, marmalade, marshmallow and marzipan; while, for others, chocolate-type ganaches were paired with varying degrees of sourness and bitterness.
Things to Know
- Where can I have the box delivered to?
- We can deliver the chocolates anywhere in the continental US with express shipping. Due to heat, it's best someone be home to accept the delivery and store them in a cool place.
- Can I come pick up my order?
- Yes, you can pick-up from our location in Manhattan, New York, we'll send you details once it's ready.
- How long do the chocolates last?
- The choclates are fresh and best eaten immediately for the best experience. They can be stored in a cool shaded place until the end of September.
- Are the chocolates vegan?
- The 9 chocolate pieces are dairy, but the 1 pâte de fruit is dairy free.
- Any allergens?
- Yes, the chocolate contain or may contain nuts, gluten, dairy. If you have an allergy, please reach out to team@onkaiten.com.
- Still have questsions?
- Send us an email and we’ll get back to you as soon as we can.
About the Makers
Chocolatier Ika Cohen has been formulating meticulous sweets in her atelier for 13 years. She is gifted with extraordinary subtlety when it comes to flavor combinations, and she distinguishes herself among chocolate artists who examine the tension between tradition and innovation. Notably Ika embodies this tension through her practice by designing bold geometric shapes in her pieces alongside combinations of textures that draw inspiration from the classical chocolatier discipline. Her chocolate and other confectionery creations are award winning in prestigious festivals all around the world.
Sher is the epithome of what it means to be a Gastronome. A gradute of the University of Gastronomy Science in northern Italy, he has spent years developing an understanding of the science and culture behind how food is made and consumed around the world.
What's Kaiten?
Kaiten is a platform where food lovers can connect with culinary artisans. We offer hand-picked products — with an emphasis on fair trade — crafted by makers from various regions, serving their distinctive touch to the Kaiten community. We believe that the positive and sustainable path of the evolving industry we love, relies on the genuine connections we build between quality and community.
