No trip to Zurich is complete without trying their version of macarons - luxembergerlis. Crafted by Sprungli, they are their best seller next to their handcrafted chocolates. These mini-macaroons with their delicious fillings have become not just a symbol of Confiserie Sprüngli, but also an emblem for Zurich as such. This speciality was developed more than 50 years ago at the prompting of Richard Sprüngli.
I found a store at the main train station - a very strategic place for travellers transiting in and out of Zurich.
I wish for a luxembergli tower like this!
The rows of pretty sweets that were too eye catching to ignore.
My very first box of luxembergerlis.
4 simple flavours -
Hazelnut had chopped nuts included in the filling, a lovely crunchy treat!
Caramel - For the sweet tooth, once again I love the dense chewy texture.
Champagne - The alcoholic trace was mild but so very exciting to discern in the tiny treat!
Mango - This crumbled too easily, I say stick with the non fruity flavours.
Another shot of the shimmery pearl finish.
Certified delicious.
We managed to track down the Sprungli Cafe too! Talk about hard core sometimes. The cafe is as packed as can be, the cafe serves two floors. One for a sit down meal whilst the other floor caters more to those who want a quick cuppa and bite.
The trays of goodies.
Strange eating a French confectionery in Switzerland but I say leave it to the French for their magic fingers.
A comparatively better savoury quiche.
Hot chocolate in winter is godsent, and that complimentary chocolate square makes it all the sweeter.
Swiss coffee, a not too shady attempt.
Comes with chocolate, the swiss way of enjoying a cuppa.
Sugar?
The buttercake was rather ordinary though.
For fans of Sprungli, their sweet treats are also available at the airport. These survived our 13 hour flight home almost perfect. My favourite is still last season's limited edition of Champagne.
Hands up who loves handmade chocolate?
Swiss chocolate, at its finest.
I found a store at the main train station - a very strategic place for travellers transiting in and out of Zurich.
I wish for a luxembergli tower like this!
The rows of pretty sweets that were too eye catching to ignore.
My very first box of luxembergerlis.
4 simple flavours -
Hazelnut had chopped nuts included in the filling, a lovely crunchy treat!
Caramel - For the sweet tooth, once again I love the dense chewy texture.
Champagne - The alcoholic trace was mild but so very exciting to discern in the tiny treat!
Mango - This crumbled too easily, I say stick with the non fruity flavours.
Another shot of the shimmery pearl finish.
Certified delicious.
We managed to track down the Sprungli Cafe too! Talk about hard core sometimes. The cafe is as packed as can be, the cafe serves two floors. One for a sit down meal whilst the other floor caters more to those who want a quick cuppa and bite.
The trays of goodies.
Strange eating a French confectionery in Switzerland but I say leave it to the French for their magic fingers.
A comparatively better savoury quiche.
Hot chocolate in winter is godsent, and that complimentary chocolate square makes it all the sweeter.
Swiss coffee, a not too shady attempt.
Comes with chocolate, the swiss way of enjoying a cuppa.
Sugar?
The buttercake was rather ordinary though.
For fans of Sprungli, their sweet treats are also available at the airport. These survived our 13 hour flight home almost perfect. My favourite is still last season's limited edition of Champagne.
Hands up who loves handmade chocolate?
Swiss chocolate, at its finest.
can buy frm zurich airport
ReplyDeleteHi. Just want to say that the 'mont blanc' is often mistaken as originating from France. That is incorrect - it originated from Switzerland although I have to say that I do prefer to French and Japanese versions myself.
ReplyDeleteCan we find Sprungli in Singapore?
ReplyDeletenope, unfortunately!
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