Chocolatier concocts Californian prune inspired creation for Father’s Day

The award winning British chocolatier Paul.A.Young has created a new chocolate featuring California prunes for Father’s Day, which is celebrated on 17 June in the UK.

Using some of the world’s premium quality prunes, the luxury truffle features 65% Guittard Peru chocolate shell, California prune concentrate and puree blended with buttermilk and Duffy's 55% Ocumare Venezuelan milk chocolate, which is then hand rolled in prune powder, helping to stabilise the end product for an extended shelf-life.

At the forefront of the British chocolate scene, Paul.A.Young regularly develops original flavor combinations incorporating California prunes and his passion for his craft combined with cutting-edge creativity have won him numerous awards, ranking him among the world’s best chocolatiers.

California Prune Board’s European marketing director, Esther Ritson-Elliott said: “We are delighted that Paul has once again included our prunes in his innovative chocolate creations. It demonstrates his consistent approach to sourcing only the finest ingredients and is testament to his continued commitment to the pursuit of excellence​.”

The chocolates are available in Paul.A.Young’s three London stores.