Daniel’s Fine Chocolates
Daniel Smith is the culinary artist responsible for the tasty confections at Daniel’s Fine Chocolates. Located in the heart of Holladay at 4699 Holladay Boulevard, this artisan chocolate shop is sure to satisfy your sweet tooth.
With more than 50 different kinds of hand dipped chocolates, from caramels to crèmes to truffles, it’s a chocolate lover’s paradise. Daniel uses family recipes passed down by his mother, who owned a chocolate shop in St. George. It’s a family tradition this Holladay native is proud to share.
“I started making candy and giving it away at Christmas time,” he says. “I had so many people ask if they could buy candy from me, I decided to open a shop.”
In the front case at any given time there are at least 35 different varieties of hand dipped chocolates. Daniel makes everything from scratch and uses only the best ingredients for his confectionary masterpieces.
You will find classic dipped chocolates like caramels, nut clusters, English toffee and sea foam, but Daniel is always coming up with new recipes to the delight of his customers. One of his most recent creations is called the Aztec Caramel. Daniel combines chocolate caramel, chopped pecans, cinnamon and cayenne pepper and then covers the whole thing in chocolate. It will satisfy your need for spicy and sweet in one delicious bite.
You may have already guessed Daniel’s Fine Chocolates is more than just your average chocolate shop. When you step through the doors, you will feel transported to a different time. Packages of sweets like chocolate dipped cherries and gummy treats mingle with unique gifts, books and stuffed animals. It’s a full service gift givers destination with something for everyone on your list.
“If you’re looking for a gift, we can help you find something unique and different,” Daniel says. “We feature gifts from local artists. Paired with one of our sweet treats, it’s the ultimate gift you can give to someone you love.”
Looking for more than just a box of chocolates? Daniel makes his own marshmallows that he dips in chocolate. He also finds the best dried fruit like cherries, blueberries and strawberries to cover in chocolate. With Easter just around the corner, Daniel’s Fine Chocolates will feature personalized Easter eggs in eight different flavors. What child wouldn’t love waking up on Easter morning to find their favorite flavor with their name on it?
Daniel is working to expand his culinary offerings and will soon be selling gourmet hot chocolate with flavored whipped creams, baked goods like his chocolate mousse cake, strawberry crème cake, gourmet cupcakes and gelato. Daniel says he’s working on developing his recipes to offer the most unique and satisfying treats in one location.
Whether you’re purchasing a single truffle for an afternoon treat or need 500 to use as wedding favors, Daniel says he can accommodate most requests. Daniel’s Fine Chocolates is open Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, call 801-598-5402.
