Sometimes, we all fancy a sweet treat to round off a meal but just can’t squeeze in a full pudding. Fortunately, we’ve come up with 27 decadent dessert-inspired chocolate recipes so you can sample all of your favourite puds in bite-size form. From maple-laced Pecan Pie to a fruity Orange Chocolate Pot , there’s a flavour combination to delight all. When a full dessert is just too much, a bite-size chocolate rendition can be the perfect way to satisfy that sweet craving. This collection of 44 luxury chocolates embraces the aromas, flavours and textures of your favourite tarts, cakes and bakes — from maple-laced Pecan Pie to a creamy Raspberry Panna Cotta. Whatever dessert takes your fancy, there’s a Hotel Chocolat interpretation to suit.

I might be getting older, or I might be living beyond my means, but I'm at the point now where if I'm going to have chocolate I want it to be nice. If I'm going to wolf down the calories, I want to know the running I will then have to do to justify that was worth it. But it can often come with a hefty price tag and with the cost of living crisis continuing to affect households across the nation, many of us are looking for ways to keep prices down this year, Wales Online reports. For me, I see these as a haul of treats I wouldn't able to justify otherwise, at the prices of "normal" chocolate. It will also invariably last a lot longer because, as they're both fancy and relatively rich, we eat less. Best before August 31, 2023 The Patisserie selection had a best before of August, two months before I bought them (Image: Ruth Mosalski) Hotel Chocolate Everything Luxe box 525g

We also know that sometimes simplicity is best. Our Milk and White Chocolate Batons are testament to this. Understated yet satisfying, our batons are bite-size pieces of solid chocolate heaven. Whether we are ready to admit it or not Christmas will soon be here, which means it's time to start thinking about gifts. Whether you’re in the mood for something indulgent yet traditional, like our insatiably smooth Mousse au Chocolat or fancy something a little bit different, the Everything Luxe has you covered. Or perhaps you enjoy nuttier flavours. With the crunchy Florentine Isabelle and creamy Dizzy Praline, you’ll find a harmonious balance between rich, high-cocoa chocolate and the subtle sweetness of roasted nuts.

Explore a variety of flavours and textures with our Everything chocolate boxes — perfect for those who enjoy milk, dark, and white chocolates from across all our different genres. Perhaps you adore the silky smoothness of milk chocolate or, by contrast, you prefer the intense richness of dark chocolate. Opt for a curated collection of our best-loved chocolates in your favourite grades. Will you go for a vibrant fruity collection or mellow caramel? Try our chocolate Love Match quiz to find the perfect box for you. Hotel Chocolat is always a brand that is popular at this time of year, because who doesn't love chocolate?! It's a gift that everyone loves and a brand you can always rely on the put a smile on just about anybody's face. For Christmas and Easter every year we end up being bought masses of chocolate that takes months to get through, so I felt fairly confident in knowing chocolate wasn't going to be dangerous. There is probably chocolate in my treat tin now that's gone beyond its best before date, so what's the difference. And if you’re like us and want your puddings to be heavy on the chocolate, our Mousse au Chocolat is sure to hit the spot. The perfect blend of cocoa and cream, it has the snap of a 50% milk chocolate shell, the deep, nuanced notes of rich cocoa, and the velvety softness of creamy ganache. What more could you want?They may be petite, but these luxurious little pieces of heaven yield big flavours and textures that are oh-so-satisfying. And, never compromising on the cocoa, each morsel contains super-smooth milk, dark or white chocolate for a truly indulgent tasting experience. Our chocolate gift boxes are carefully curated with only the finest ingredients and ethically sourced cacao. Each chocolate is expertly crafted by our passionate chocolatiers, ensuring a taste experience that engages the senses. The only thing that maybe, if you look really closely, you might notice is that a few of the chocolates in the largest "everything" box which had a best before of February was a slight white coat on it. Google tells me this is called a bloom, either of fat or sugar, but the good news? It's still totally safe to eat. A chocolatier's blog post told me it's caused by the reaction of the sugar in the chocolate with moisture and "despite the change in appearance, bloomed chocolate is still safe to eat, although the texture and taste may be slightly altered". Discover the full range of patisserie options on the box’s sophisticated menu card — Fudge Sundaes, Chocolate Orange Pots, White Macarons, and more...