Decadent and dark, toffees or truffles, Belgian or Swiss, traditional or modern, these are the chocolates (and sweets) worth melting for this season.
Sumptuous and heartwarming, chocolates are the luxury of festivals. The sweet tinge of milk melting in your mouth or the warming bitter aftertaste of strong cocoa blends – chocolates are an all-time favourite. And of course, the suave of having sweets is simply content.
This Christmas, celebrate the joy and love with some of India’s luxurious most melt-on-the-mouth chocolates and mithais you can’t resist gifting (or keeping for yourself!) Choose your tough pick:
LA FOLIE
Renowned for their handcrafted French chocolates and patisserie, La Folie entices this Christmas with its Advent Calendar collection. These individually wrapped boxes open up to some delicious melting surprises like Burnt Orange and Raisin Marzipan and Mulled Wine Chocolate Domes. The calendar can be organized as well with treats like Spiced Tea Latte Domes, Rum Ganache, and much more.
Available at all La Folie outlets and on Swiggy
FOODHALL
Chocolates, candies, treats, and beyond that – FOODHALL brings the festive mood adorned in their sweets. With strawberry season in full swing, the superstore blends best of the fruit in its delights featuring coco strawberry parfaits and strawberry desserts. Nutella Babka, Coconut macaroons, palmier hearts, and artisanal chocolates Xocolatl57 are finest of the fine options to gift your loved ones this Christmas.
Available at: all Outlets
SAUGAAT
Saugaat by Bikanervala is a symphony of flavors and bespoke gifting. Through a collaborative team of culinary experts, a line of luxe mithais has been launched. Creme de la coco which is a delicate balance of passion fruit and ghee, while the Lemon de Lech is another beautiful blend by Saugaat of milk solids and tangy lemons. The Ispahan, a blend of mellow almonds and rose, is a Persian tale heavenly to gift.
Available at: saugaat.co.in
FERRERO ROCHER
With Ferrero Rocher, each festival becomes special. This Christmas, gift intricate, iconic boxes wrapped in pure love and sumptuousness. The Ferrero Rocher Holiday Box ranges from 12 to 18 pieces, or you could go the extra mile with their adorable Snowman, Shooting Star or Shining Star gift collection. Whether small or big, Rocher reminds us it’s the thought that counts.
Available at: ferrerorocher.com
GODIVA
One of India’s finest chocolatiers, GODIVA embodies the festive season just by the wrapping of its delicacies. Classic Belgian, assortments of milk pieces, nut & caramel, and signature Chocolate Truffles exude the true warmth of this season. Unwrap either the Gold label or the Silver; Godiva stays promising in its festive happiness shared through mouth-watering chocolates.
Available at: godiva.com
KHOYA
Candy canes and chocolates are all the buzz, but us Indians love to have some Mithai as well. Gift your loved ones a box of edible gold vark ‘Mithai’ by Khoya and add sweetness to the celebration of life, love and laughter. The box brims with traditional artisanal sweets like pink motichoor laddoo, fig barfi, pista longe, milk cakes, and much more for the traditional celebration.
Available at: khoyamithai.com
BROWNIE POINT AND NOIR
Take a trip down memory lane with the perfect Christmas combination of flavors and sweet treats at Brownie Point and Noir by Chef Manish Khanna. Cheer for Christmas with traditional plum cakes, gingerbread cookies, fruit mince pies, or a wide array of Goan delights Guava Cheese, Yule logs and Coconut Cordial Tarts. At Noir dessert café, Almond Rocks, Chocolate Santa, Mulled Brownies, Croquembouche, Baileys Tiramisu Trifle, Gingerbread Pudding with Sticky Coffee, and many more await.
Available at: Brownie Point, all outlets | Noir, Juhu and Noir, Malad (both Inside Alfredo’s)
