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Friday, February 08, 2008
Gobstopper Heart Breakers
I’ve always loved Gobstoppers, especially the ones that came out originally that were more Everlasting (tm) than the current mini ones. They were the size of real jawbreakers (about the size of a walnut) and would actually last for an hour. I found the flavor layers a little more vibrant than the Ferrara Pan ones I was used to. It also seemed smoother and kind of cool on the tongue, great for a summer treat. Later they were reformatted to include a compressed dextrose sour center ... which is kind of nice too, because it means I can crunch it. I’m a cruncher.
The color variety is different here than the regular bright versions in the box and lacking a green/apple one. But they gain a pink/strawberry. The heart shape is soft and rounded, about the same diameter as a penny. They’re shiny and have the added bonus that they don’t roll around and off my desk like the spherical non-holiday version.
I think I might prefer these to the round ones. The fit nicely in the mouth, it’s easy to roll my tongue around on them or simply tuck it into my cheek discretely if I have to talk. The flavor is mild. The candy layers have a light sweet flavor of whatever layer, with the out layer being the strongest. There’s no tartness with the outer layers, it’s all sweet. The “SweeTart” center is also only mildly flavored and not terribly sour, just a little on the tangy side and of course grainy. They also look fabulous in the little jar, which is half the fun of candy. Of course they don’t last long in the jar. These would also make a fabulous candy for favors and candy buffets. I don’t miss the green ones and actually like the strawberry quite a bit. I found the price of $1.99 for 12 ounces to be a bit high for a sugar candy, but if I can find these on sale after Valentine’s they’ll probably keep for quite a while. (I know, this is strange coming from a woman who just wrote about spending $5 on a candy bar yesterday.) These Gobstoppers were made in Mexico. Related Candies
POSTED BY Cybele AT 11:10 am
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This is a bit off topic but I purchased limited edition St. Patty’s Day Creme De Menthe Hershey’s kisses last night. They taste almost exactly like a York Peppermint Patty. Just wondering if anyone has tried them yet.
The bleak long winter is broken in early February by the arrival of Heartbreakers. Beautiful colors, lovely, cheery flavor. I buy these by the bag and am sad to see the last one go.
I got these last Valentine’s Day. They remind me a little bit of Spree.
help!! i’m addicted and can’t find them anywhere, these are the best candies around…still searching for them
HELP!!! I am addicted to Gobstopper Hearts. I look forward to Valentine’s Day each year to stock up on these candies. I am disappointed this year because I can not find them in any stores.
I’m also very disappointed that I haven’t been able to find heartbreakers for the past 2 years. I’ve even looked to buy them online and all I can find is a 9 pound box of them.
I always look forward to Heartbreakers each Valentines day, but this year I can’t find any in the stores, and unless I want to buy 9 pounds online, or pay ridiculous pricese, I can’t seem to find them elsewhere. Did they stop making them this year?
Sera at TheCandyEnthusiast.com says that she found them at WalMart over the weekend. I’ve looked at CVS and Walgreen’s and haven’t seen them this year.
I found some smaller sizes here http://www.oryans.com/gobstopper-heart-breakers.html
I hear you guys!! I tried to find them at Target this year and they did not carry them! I am so glad to hear that other people love them as much as I do!! Good luck-I am considering the 9 lb box, even though I don’t think I could afford the dentist bills afterwords!
Lauren & Julie, where did you find the 9 pound boxs??? Would love to find them!!
~kj
http://www.candywarehouse.com/heartbreakers.html
9 pounds which = 12 bags like you buy at target
My sister and I have always LOVED Heartbreakers! We bought a whole case online and haven’t regretted it. The only problem is how to keep them away from the kids…
I still have some of the large Wonka everlasting gobstoppers (I stocked up in the late 80’s). I agree about the “cool” smooth texture and they really last a long time. There were actually two sizes made at the time: larger ones were sold in a small two-pack, and the slightly smaller ones were sold in a box. There have been several changes since then, everytime they get smaller and they don’t taste the same.
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