It has been a couple of weeks since the last blog. Basically I was on a bit of a health kick (well, no chocolate) but missing this so thought I'd get in on it again.
This is the Punta Ballena Top x 3 WITH SMARTIES!!! We have 2 layers of chocolate mouse


What you got?

This is the Punta Ballena Top x 3 WITH SMARTIES!!! We have 2 layers of chocolate mouse, 3 layers of biscuit, covered with chocolate and topped in smarties. The wrapping is making a huge deal about the fact we have the smarties and the "Top" reminds me of those old "Now that's what I call music" cassettes (who can remember those then?).






Does the look of it match up with the wrapping?
What do you think? One smartie....ONE SOLITARY SMARTIE!!!! I believe a call to trading standards is needed here. It's well coated in chocolate and the biscuits are not dead level but ONE BLOODY SMARTIE!!! SERIOUSLY!?!?!?!

 




The most important bit. The Taste?

As you can tell by the picture I pulled the smartie off and tried it. Tasted as you'd expect.

The alfajor itself it good. Everything tastes remarkably fresh and the biscuit has a good crunch to it. Each bite is a satisfying piece of chocolate awesomeness and the after taste suggests that it's not too rich. 

Overall:
I'm gutted about the lack of smartie action that was promised. Had we had more I would be giving this a 9 easily. The rest of the alfajor is as good as I've had. Perhaps I was unlucky with this...will need to buy another one to check

A good 8/10 (losing a mark for pitiful smartie count).

Punta Ballena Surprise Negro

What you got?

This is the Surprise Negro by Punta Ballena. We have two biscuits separated by two layers of dulce de leche and 1 layer of meringue all covered in dark chocolate. The black and white wrapping is quite snappy and the picture is pretty substantial. The only question I have is about the "nuevo" we have in the top right corner. How long has this been in the market?



Does the look of it match up with the wrapping?

No. This is a tall beast of an alfajor and looks like it's a triple biscuit creation more than anything (not that being bigger than the picture suggested is a bad thing). It's well covered with only a few gaps.


 
The most important bit. The Taste?

Pretty good. Although the meringue isn't fresh (which is to be expected in something packaged) the taste is well set up with the balance of chocolate with the rest being pretty much even. The dulce de leche has a good strong flavour and the biscuit is soft without tasting stale. Only fault I have is that it is very crumbly. One bite and you're having to watch out not to drop anything on you


Overall:
No real complaints with this alfajor. The meringue helps this differentiate itself from a lot of the others available and the dark chocolate really helps make this what it is

A good 7/10.

Cadbury Tres Sueños

What you got?

 


Today's alfajor is the Cadbury Tres Sueños. I know Cadbury very well from the UK but they don't sell anything remotely like this. We've got three biscuits with two fillings (milk and dark chocolate mousse). The wrapping is going down the "glamourous" look with stars printed all over it. The purple colour is typical of classic Cadbury's products but overall it does look a bit dated.

 
Does the look of it match up with the wrapping?

Pretty much. It's well covered in chocolate and while it's not perfectly straight it looks pretty full on. Breaking it open it's clear the biscuit is firm and looks pretty much as promised.


The most important bit. The Taste?

Immediatly you feel the biscuit which has a good crunch to it. You can taste the difference between the milk and dark chocolate fillings. It does seem a bit dry but the taste is nice and rich without feeling heavy

Overall:
This is a strong, tasty example of how good alfajors can be. Don't be fooled by the dated wrapping as this should be one of the first choices you make.

A strong 8/10.

Portezuelo Black:

What you got?

Well the first alfajor I've went for is the Portezuelo Black with extra dulce de leche. The wrapping as the name implies is mainly black...perhaps they're aiming to make this the Milk Tray of the alfajor world. Otherwise it's standard wrapping with a picture of the treat looking all awesome and stuff











Does the look of it match up with the wrapping?

Not quite. The chocolate doesn't totally cover it with some dulce de leche showing through. Seems a bit squint as well. Slightly disappointing given the build up before opening. Breaking it in half reveals the biscuit element to be very soft. There is a generous amount of dulce de leche and overall seems to be a good balance between biscuit and filling.

The most important bit. The Taste?


Initially a bit bland, you find the dark chocolate and dulce de leche coming to you after every chew. The dulce de leche seems not 100% as you can feel individual sugar particles. By the time you have swallowed though it has made quite a pleasant impact despite there being a certain heaviness to it.

Overall:
It's a decent alfajor which is solid but unspectacular. There are definitely better ones to have though so I'd go for it only if there were few alternatives.

A decent 6/10.