Get to know churchkhela
A sweet with Georgian roots.
Churchkhela combines a nutty centre with a sweet grape-juice coating. Its long, distinctive shape comes from the nuts threaded inside.
Slice it to share, bring it to the table, or enjoy a small piece with a quiet moment.
A Georgian original
Nuts. Grapes. Time.
Churchkhela is a traditional Georgian sweet: nuts threaded on a string, dipped in a thickened grape-juice mixture, then left to dry.
Start with nuts
Nuts are threaded onto a string, forming the centre of each churchkhela.
Prepare the coating
Grape juice is cooked and thickened into a smooth mixture.
Dip, then repeat
The string of nuts is dipped to build up its distinctive coating.
Give it time
Drying gives churchkhela its characteristic texture and shape.
What does churchkhela taste like?
Expect a sweet, fruity coating around a nutty centre. The flavour and firmness vary with the recipe and variety.
How do I eat it?
Remove the string before eating. Slice into pieces to share, or enjoy it a bite at a time.
Does it contain nuts or gluten?
Churchkhela contains nuts. Some recipes also use wheat flour to thicken the coating. Check the ingredients and allergen information for the specific product before ordering.
How should I store it?
Follow the storage instructions and best-before date on your product label. Contact us if you need product-specific information.
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