Unwrapping the Best Christmas Chocolate Gifts This Year
The tradition of gifting is a cornerstone of the holiday season, creating cherished moments and lasting memories. Among the options of gifts to choose, chocolates stand out as a timeless favorite, embodying the sweet essence of love, care, and celebration that Christmas evokes.
As we step into the world of gourmet chocolates, the simple act of gifting transforms into an exquisite experience. Gourmet chocolates, with their fine quality and distinct flavors, offer more than just a sweet treat—they provide a doorway into a world of rich, nuanced taste. Each bar tells a story of craftsmanship and tradition, making it a gift that extends beyond the moment of unwrapping.
When nestled under the Christmas tree or shared at holiday gatherings, gourmet chocolates not only satisfy the palate but also capture the spirit of the season. They represent a choice of sophistication, an appreciation of the finer things, and a wish for joy and delight that resonate with every bite.
Through this guide, we'll unveil a collection of chocolate gifts that epitomize the festive allure, making your Christmas gifting thoughtful, enjoyable, and most importantly, sweet.
Best Christmas Chocolate Gifts
3 Month Chocolate Subscription Box Gift
The 3-Month Chocolate Subscription Box Gift is an invitation to a delightful, ongoing chocolate adventure. As the holiday cheer of Christmas continues through winter, this gift ensures a sweet start to each month for your loved one. Each curated box reveals a unique selection of craft chocolate bars, offering a taste of different cacao-rich regions. It's a thoughtful gift that extends the joy of Christmas, making it a memorable choice for any chocolate enthusiast.
OmNom Dark Nibs + Raspberries
The OmNom Dark Nibs + Raspberries is a delightful blend of textures and flavors, making it a charming Christmas gift. The crunchy nibs and dried raspberries sprinkled atop the Madagascar chocolate add a playful crunch, contrasting beautifully with the smooth, creamy dark chocolate. The sharp fruitiness of raspberries intertwined with the bright notes of dark chocolate evokes a festive, joyful spirit. It's a gift that offers a taste of celebration, embodying the merry essence of the holiday season in every bite.
Goodio Ginger Bread 50%
The Goodio Ginger Bread 50% chocolate is a whimsical nod to beloved holiday traditions, making it a splendid Christmas gift. With the essence of gingerbread sprinkled onto fine craft chocolate, it encapsulates the cozy, aromatic charm of the holiday season. Each bite is a fusion of nostalgic gingerbread flavors melded with rich chocolate, evoking warm holiday memories. It's a delightful way to say "Happy Holidays," bringing festive flavors that resonate with the joyful spirit of Christmas.
Mirzam Spice Route Advent Calendar
The Mirzam Spice Route Advent Calendar is a captivating journey through taste, making it a perfect Christmas gift. Behind each door lies a hidden chocolate treasure infused with fruits, nuts, flowers, and spices inspired by the legendary Spanish Al Hambra garden. It's a daily exploration through the Spice Route, unveiling 24 creative chocolate recipes that excite the palate and celebrate the adventurous spirit of the season. With a diverse selection of Mirzam's award-winning recipes, it's a delightful way to countdown to Christmas, offering a unique chocolate experience that transcends the ordinary, embodying the magic and wonder of the holidays.
Dick Taylor Peppermint Bark
The Dick Taylor Peppermint Bark is a harmonious blend of dark and white chocolate, making it a perfect embodiment of the Christmas spirit in a sweet treat. Its double-layered design features a rich, single-origin, 72% Belize dark chocolate top layer, elegantly complemented by a peppermint-infused white chocolate bottom layer, offering a delightful contrast in flavors. The sprinkling of crushed peppermint candy adds a festive crunch, enhancing the overall taste experience. It's a nostalgic holiday classic reimagined, making it an ideal gift for those looking to relish the sweet essence of Christmas with a gourmet touch.
Raaka Ginger Snap 70%
The Raaka Ginger Snap 70% is a creative fusion of ginger snap cookies and dark chocolate, making it an enticing Christmas gift. This chocolate bar is a result of meticulous craftsmanship, where Tanzanian cacao is steamed over a house-made ginger tea and further enriched with ginger steeped in cocoa butter, accompanied by allspice, cinnamon, and nutmeg. The hand-sprinkled sparkling brown sugar on each bar adds a cookie-like crunch, bringing a comforting, festive nostalgia with every bite. It's more than just a chocolate bar—it's a delightful companion to holiday spirits, encapsulating the cozy ambiance of Christmas in a deliciously unique way.
Fossa Amanatsu Orange & Mint Dark Milk Chocolate
A vibrant and playful concoction, making it a delightful Christmas gift. Originating from the citrus kingdom of Ehime prefecture in Japan, the Amanatsu, or Japanese Summer Orange, lends a refreshingly bright and tart flavor to the chocolate. Its aromatic peel, paired with herbaceous peppermint, dances gracefully with the floral notes of Ecuadorian Costa Esmeraldas cacao encased in a 55% dark milk chocolate. This whimsical interplay of citrus, mint, and chocolate creates a festive treat that's both playful and sophisticated. It's a taste of global flavors wrapped in a bar, offering a joyous, sensory celebration ideal for the holiday season.
Markham & Fitz Peppermint Pretzel
The Markham & Fitz Peppermint Pretzel is a delightful meld of nostalgic flavors and contemporary craftsmanship, making it a cherished Christmas gift. Crafted from 60% Tumaco, Colombia chocolate, it strikes a harmonious balance with peppermint, evoking cherished holiday memories with every bite. The handcrafted nature of this chocolate elevates the simple joy of a treat into an expression of care and quality. It's not just a chocolate bar, but a sweet bridge between past holiday joys and present celebrations, offering a treat that everyone can relish during this festive season.
Qantu Noël Sur Son 31
The Qantu Noël Sur Son 31 is a captivating blend of flavors and textures, making it a distinctive Christmas gift choice. Within this creation, swirls of robust 65% dark chocolate harmoniously meld with sea buckthorn caramel and white chocolate, crafting a novel holiday classic. The balance of dark and white chocolate with a hint of caramel offers a rich, indulgent experience that captures the essence of holiday indulgence. It's a unique treat that invites sharing and celebrating the season's joy with others, making it a memorable gift that encapsulates the festive spirit in a delectable form.
Taza Chocolate Mexicano Sampler 8-Pieace
This is a vibrant assortment of flavors, embodying the merry diversity of the holiday season, making it a delightful Christmas gift. This sampler invites chocolate enthusiasts on a flavorful expedition through eight different chocolate disc varieties, each carrying a unique taste profile ranging from spicy, sweet, to savory. The inclusion of flavors like Cacao Puro, Chipotle Chili, Cinnamon, and more, guarantees a taste adventure that resonates with the festive zeal. Moreover, being 100% USDA certified organic, it's a thoughtful gift for those who appreciate organic goodness. It's not just a gift, but a shared experience, a chance to explore, enjoy, and celebrate the bright, bold flavors of Taza, making the holiday season all the more sweet and memorable.
Marou 6-Piece Single Origin Chocolate Mini Bar Gift Set
A journey through Vietnam's rich cacao regions, making it a unique and thoughtful Christmas gift for any chocolate aficionado. This set includes six mini bars, each sourced from a different region including Dak Lak, Lam Dong, Ben Tre, Dong Nai, Tien Giang, and Ba Ria, offering a taste of the diverse terroir in every bite. Each 24-gram bar is a pocket of flavors waiting to be explored, making the unboxing an exciting adventure. It's a gift that goes beyond the ordinary, offering a narrative of taste and place, making the Christmas chocolate experience not just delightful, but also enlightening.
Ritual Utah Mountain Collection
The Ritual Utah Mountain Collection is a chocolate journey through the alpine wonderland, making it a treasured Christmas gift for nature and chocolate enthusiasts alike. Each bar in this collection, including the Honeycomb Toffee 75%, Juniper Lavender 70%, Pine Nut 55%, and S’mores Bar 70%, is crafted with local ingredients, encapsulating the rustic charm and diverse flavors of the Utah mountains. The blend of unique textures and flavors in each bar offers a taste of Ritual's alpine adventures, transforming the simple act of enjoying chocolate into a scenic exploration. It's a gift that brings the serene beauty of mountainous terrains and the joy of gourmet chocolate together, promising a delightful holiday experience.
As the holiday season unfolds, the magic of giving and sharing takes center stage. At Kekao, we've curated a unique blend of chocolates in our Chocolate Subscription Boxes and the Holiday Chocolates & Chocolate Gifts collection to add a sweet note to your celebrations. Each chocolate item is more than just a treat. It's an experience of exploring the richness and diversity of cacao, handcrafted by artisans who share our passion for quality and excellence. Whether you choose the ongoing surprise of our subscription boxes or the handpicked delights in our holiday collection, you're not just gifting chocolate, you're gifting joy, love, and a journey through the world's finest cacao.
