LOVE Strawberry & Cream

LOVE Strawberry & Cream by Lakrids by Bülow with strawberry

LOVE Strawberry & Cream by Lakrids by Bülow is the strawberry treat of the spring, featuring a soft core beneath white chocolate with berry and cream notes, finished in a bright red coating. From the spring collection, with a heart-shaped core hidden under the shell.

LOVE Strawberry & Cream is the strawberry edition of the spring collection from Denmark's Lakrids by Bülow. Everyone knows strawberries and cream from summer afternoons and English tennis courts, and here, this classic pairing is given a liquorice core at its heart.

Red as a ripe strawberry

Inside the jar is a radiant red color that one wouldn't expect from liquorice—rich and without even a hint of brown.

On the tongue, the strawberry comes through first, bright and tart, with the aroma that only truly ripe fruit possesses. Then, the cream note settles over it, rounding out the acidity, while the white chocolate holds both together. Fruity, creamy, sweet—the core remains subtle, letting the strawberry take center stage.

What freeze-drying does to the berry

Fresh strawberries wouldn't stand a chance in this sphere because their water content would soften the chocolate underneath.

That is why the fruit is frozen and then vacuum-dried, a process where the ice turns directly into vapor without melting first. The cellular structure remains intact, preserving the fragrance, acidity, and color. What remains is the whole berry without its juice, and because it is used generously, it stands out distinctly.

A little malic acid sharpens the profile so the cream doesn't overpower the fruit. It is precisely in this interplay that the difference from a simple creamy candy lies.

The cream note doesn't rely solely on cream powder; the recipe also incorporates cocoa butter and whole milk powder. Both form a layer of fat around the acidity, turning the berry into a little dessert reminiscent of the kind served with fresh cream on a plate.

The flavor that returns every year

Of all the brand's spring varieties, this one is the most consistent, having been part of the lineup for several years.

Even so, it is tweaked slightly with every release, sometimes noticeably and sometimes barely perceptibly. Sometimes the cream is more prominent, sometimes the berry; sometimes the color of the shell shifts by a nuance, as Lakrids rarely releases seasonal flavors identically twice. Those who know the product will notice the difference with the very first handful from a new jar.

Like all varieties in the collection, it features a heart-shaped core that is only visible when cut open. The collection runs between Valentine's Day and Mother's Day and then disappears for another year.

Rice flour holds the Lakrids core together; it requires no gelatin, making it gluten-free as well. Store the jar in a cool, dark place, as bright light will cause the red color to fade over time.

This variety is a lovely companion to a glass of rosé sparkling wine, as the berry and freshness follow the same direction. It is just as well-received on a spring table alongside rhubarb cake.

The same collection includes LOVE Peaches with peach and a hint of salt, while a noticeably sourer option is available year-round with C – Sour Strawberry.

The spring varieties are available together in the LOVE Selection Box with its heart-shaped tray. You can find the entire range at Lakrids by Bülow. The variety is available in a small 110-gram size and a regular 265-gram size.