Creating Dilettante Chocolate Covered Fruit is a craft we have mastered at Dilettante. Dilettante's Chocolatier family brought this candy making method to the Pacific Northwest many years ago introducing the dragee method of confections to the west coast. Premium dried fruit is liberally covered in two types of rich gourmet milk chocolate. At Dilettante, we use premium Northwest dried cherries, blueberries, apricots, strawberries and coat the fruit twice using premium chocolate blends of dark, milk and white chocolate.
Using the dragee (pronounced draw-jay) method of candy coating, dragee pans (special revolving kettles) are used to coat the premium dried fruit in Dilettante's gourmet chocolate blends. Revolving pans coat the chocolate confections perfectly like, resulting in a lovely decadent chocolate morsel. Fruit medley candies come in eye-appealing reds, orange, blue and creamy white candy coatings.
Buy these chocolate treats in our two ounce mini-gift boxes in packs of twelve - perfect for school snacks, gift baskets, stocking stuffers or party favors. Don't forget to stash a box away for yourself! Why give your party guests an ordinary snack? Buy a case of Fruit Medley mini-gift boxes and you'll be giving them an extraordinary treat they'll all be talking about later - chocolate covered fruit medley from Dilettante.
Dragees are chocolate covered candy made in special revolving kettles. The term dragee is French in origins and describes the method in which we coat our dried fruits, nuts, and espresso beans. Dilettante chocolate covered dragee candies use fruits and nuts. Chocolate covered fruits and nuts are chocolate covered candy free from compound coating and only use the highest quality chocolate. These dragees are the chocolate connoisseur's ultimate snack.
Here at Dilettante, third-generation Master Chocolatier Dana Taylor Davenport uses master formulas that are selected from the notebooks of Dana's grandfather, Earl Remington Davenport and his great-uncle, Julius Rudolph Franzen, Master Chocolatier and Pastry Chef to the crowned heads of Europe.
Warm Weather Shipping Policy Effective May - September for all perishable products
It is very important to us that you receive all of your products at the peak of their perfection. Many of our products are heat sensitive and need special care when shipped in warm weather. This is why during the warmer months of the year we implement our Warm Weather Shipping Policy.
Many of our products are perishable in temperatures above 80°F. To avoid spoilage due to high temperatures, we take special care of your order by chilling each package that may encounter warm temperatures. Your order is shipped with an icepack and special packaging to keep the product(s) at the perfect temperature during shipping.
This protective treatment lasts for only 48 hours under normal conditions. This means that in order for you to receive your perishable products in their best condition, we must restrict the total delivery time to no more than 48 hours. Therefore, if temperatures in your area exceed 80°F, Expedited Shipping must be selected as your shipping option to ensure your product arrives without melting.
All shipments originate from Kent, Washington. Please note that orders are not processed on Weekends or Holidays as our transportation partners are closed on those days. Orders subject to our Warm Weather Shipping Policy only ship Monday through Wednesday via our 2-day Expedited Shipping. Orders placed after 11am Wednesday through Sunday will be held for processing until the following Monday. When your order ships, you will receive an email with the transportation method and tracking number. Please use this information to estimate the delivery date.
Warm weather shipping rates are in effect May through September for all perishable chocolate and non-chocolate products; and may be extended beyond these months depending on location and weather.
Packages left outside in warm areas are likely to suffer heat damage. We strongly encourage all customers who are not at home to receive shipments to have their shipments delivered to a business address.
Questions? Please contact our Customer Service team at: 1-800-800-9490 Monday through Friday 8am to 5pm Pacific Standard Time.
Incredible - chocolate covered fruit has to be done just right, and this is the best I've ever had. Apricots and strawberries particularly delectable!
Mix & Match to Save Big
The more you buy, the more you save with our "Mix and Match" quantity discounts. Discounts are automatically calculated for you in our shopping cart based upon the table below:
| Spend |
Save |
| $ 250 - $ 500 |
5% |
| $ 501 - $1,000 |
10% |
| $1,001 - $1,500 |
15% |
| $1,501 - $2,500 |
20% |
| $2,501 & more |
25% |
Choose from several different items or combine case purchases for additional savings. Discounts only available for online purchases on a per order basis and exclude shipping costs.