Ready to up your Chinese New Year gifting game? Homegrown chocolatier Janice Wong has just dropped a stunning Lunar New Year collection that blends artistry with indulgence, perfect for those looking to gift something a little more iconic than the usual goodies!
The showstopper: 70% Dark Chocolate Cashew Praline Sea Salt Horse
Leading the charge is this year’s hero piece—a handcrafted chocolate horse sculpture (S$48) that doubles as a festive centrepiece and dessert. The shell is made from rich 70% dark chocolate with deep cocoa notes, while the inside hides a creamy cashew praline crafted from slow-roasted nuts. A whisper of sea salt rounds things off with just the right amount of savoury complexity. It’s bold, it’s beautiful, and it symbolises strength, vitality, and prosperity for the year ahead.
For the traditionalist with a twist
Mandarin oranges and pineapple tarts grace nearly every Lunar New Year spread, but Janice Wong’s versions come with an artful upgrade.
The Dark Chocolate Mandarin Oranges (S$28 for eight) are glossy chocolate shells moulded to look just like the real fruit, finished with a bright cocoa-butter sheen.
Meanwhile, the Dark Chocolate Pineapple Balls (S$45 for 18) wrap sweet-tart pineapple jam in artisan chocolate and a dash of gold. Talk about opulence!
If you prefer something more classic, the Pineapple Flower Tarts (S$38 for 18) sit pretty on scallop-edged bases with gold flake finishes.
A returning fan favourite
The Chocolate Koi Fish (S$38 for a set of three) is back by popular demand. These whimsical pieces are meticulously painted with vibrant swirls to mimic real koi patterns, and each one hides caramelised pecans and candied orange beneath the smooth chocolate shell. Almost too pretty to eat!
For the cookie monsters
There’s a whole lineup of cookies (S$30 each) to choose from, ranging from traditional Almond Osmanthus and Kueh Bangkit Coconut Cloud Melts to more adventurous flavours like Salted Egg Yolk and Dark Chocolate Bakkwa.
Can’t decide? The CNY Assorted Cookie Tin (S$69) gives you a bit of everything, including Double Chocolate Sea Salt Cookies, Caramel Pecan Nut Cookies, and chocolate-coated nuts.
Or, go for the showpiece Ceramic Tray, a glossy red number emblazoned with two galloping horses that’s almost too pretty to tuck away after the celebrations.
Gift sets for every budget
If you’re looking to impress, the hamper options range from modest to magnificent. Start with the Prosperity Pairing Gift Set (S$78), which bundles the Dark Chocolate Mandarin Oranges and Chocolate Koi Fish for a sweet gesture.
For something grander, the Year of the Horse Champagne Hamper (S$195) pairs the hero chocolate horse with Pineapple Flower Tarts and a bottle of Billecart Salmon Le Reserve Champagne.
Going all out? The Stardust Prosperity & Abundance Gift Set (S$288) pulls out all the stops with an extravagant Stardust Bottega champagne, koi fish chocolates, pineapple tarts, and chocolate mandarin oranges.
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