Dark Tortina

Loacker Tortina Dark with hazelnut cream under dark chocolate

Loacker Tortina Dark is a round waffle tartlet with hazelnut cream, coated in dark chocolate made from fine cocoa from Ecuador. The dark counterpart to the Tortina Original weighs 21 g, comes in its own individual wrapper, and balances the sweet nut cream with the tart side of cocoa.

Tortina Dark is a waffle specialty with hazelnut cream and dark chocolate from Loacker in South Tyrol. Inside, it resembles the original, with two crispy waffle leaves and a cream made from Italian hazelnuts, but on the outside, it wears a dark coat instead of milk chocolate. Among the company's chocolate-covered wafers, the Loacker Tortina Dark is the robust, cocoa-forward variety.

Tart cocoa over sweet hazelnut

Alongside a cup of espresso, the Tortina Dark reveals what sets it apart from the original. The dark coating has a firmer snap, melts more slowly, and has a bold cocoa flavor—fruity and bittersweet, as Loacker describes its own dark chocolate. Those who usually reach for high-cocoa chocolate bars will find that same tart note here in a pastry.

Underneath lies the same hazelnut cream as in the original—creamy, nutty, and velvety—since more than a quarter of it consists of roasted hazelnuts. Between the coating and the cream, two waffle leaves provide a crunch. Tart, sweet, and crispy elements are in perfect balance, and because the dark chocolate tempers the sweetness of the cream, the dark tartlet feels a bit more sophisticated than the milk chocolate version.

Fine cocoa from Ecuador, vanilla from Madagascar

For the dark coating, Loacker uses fine cocoa from Ecuador, and the company works directly with cocoa farmers and their families through its own cultivation program. The cocoa gives the chocolate its depth and dark color, while a bit of anhydrous milk fat makes it smooth.

The vanilla is added to the recipe as real pods; Loacker sources them from Madagascar and buys them directly from small-scale farmers. You can read about what distinguishes Bourbon vanilla from other types in our product guide. In the Tortina Dark, it connects the two poles, as it softens the severity of the dark chocolate and brings warmth to the hazelnut cream.

The hazelnut cream contains milk, and the dark coating also contains a milk product due to the anhydrous milk fat. Those who follow a vegan diet or avoid dairy should be aware of this before reaching for the dark chocolate.

The little dark treat for your espresso

After a meal, when the espresso is served and the dessert plates have been cleared, the Tortina Dark makes its appearance. Its 21 g are enough for a sweet finish. Because each tartlet is individually wrapped, it sits neatly next to the cup, waiting until the coffee is served.

On a plate with both light and dark tartlets, the difference is particularly evident, which is why the Tortina Original makes a great counterpart. The same cream, the same waffle, and two different coatings show just how much chocolate defines the character of a pastry.

If you have been invited for dinner, place a few dark Tortinas next to the bottle of wine as a thoughtful gesture for the post-dinner coffee. A small stash in your handbag, carry-on, or office drawer helps get you through long days, provided it is kept in a cool, dry place. You can find more dark chocolate, from bars to pralines, in our range, and all wafers and tartlets from Loacker are listed on the manufacturer page.