Homegrown chocolatier and chef-artist Janice Wong is set to welcome the Lunar New Year with a collection that marries culinary precision with the festive spirit of the Year of the Horse. Now available across all retail outlets and online, the new lineup features elaborate chocolate sculptures, elevated cookies, and signature pineapple tarts designed for both gifting and communal indulgence.
Leading the charge for this year’s festivities is the 70% Dark Chocolate Cashew Praline Sea Salt Horse. Priced at $48, this artisanal sculpture serves as a striking centrepiece that captures the vitality of the Fire Horse.
It is crafted from a shell of rich 70% dark chocolate which encases a creamy cashew praline. The praline is made from slow-roasted nuts to provide a crunchy finish, while a hint of sea salt is added to lift the flavour profile with a savoury complexity.
Alongside the headline sculpture, the collection features refined interpretations of traditional symbols. The Dark Chocolate Mandarin Oranges ($28 for a box of 8) are moulded to mimic the smooth contours of the fruit with a bright cocoa-butter sheen, offering a balanced bittersweet taste.
For a touch of whimsy, the Chocolate Koi Fish ($38 for a set of 3) returns as a crowd favourite. These hand-painted chocolates resemble real koi swimming in a circle of longevity. They are filled with caramelised pecans and candied orange to provide a zesty sweetness and satisfying crunch.
No Lunar New Year celebration is complete without pineapple tarts, and this collection offers several visually distinct variations.
The signature Dark Chocolate Pineapple Balls ($45 for 18 pieces) coat the tart pineapple jam in artisan chocolate finished with a dash of gold.
Those preferring a more classic aesthetic can opt for the Pineapple Flower Tarts ($38 for 18 pieces) which feature scallop-skirted pastry topped with gold flakes, or the traditional Pineapple Balls ($38 for 18 pieces) that gleam with gold for added auspiciousness.
The cookie selection this year ranges from the familiar to the unconventional.
Traditionalists can enjoy Almond Osmanthus, Roasted Peanut Butter, or Kueh Bangkit Coconut Cloud Melts. For those seeking bolder flavours, the kitchen has prepared Salted Egg Yolk, Chicken & Floss Biscuit, and Dark Chocolate Bakkwa cookies.
Each jar is priced at $30. Shoppers looking to sample a variety can pick up the CNY Assorted Cookie Tin for $69, which includes a mix of sweet and savoury treats like Double Chocolate Sea Salt Cookies and Chocolate Caramel Coated Raisins.
Gift-giving remains a central part of the season, and the brand has curated an extensive range of hampers to suit different needs. The Prosperity Pairing Gift Set ($78) offers a modest combination of the Dark Chocolate Mandarin Oranges and Chocolate Koi Fish.
For corporate gifting or grander gestures, the Grand Fortune Gift Set ($193) includes the limited edition Horse tin, the chocolate sculpture, and other signature treats.
There are also several options that pair confections with alcohol. The Golden Harvest Celebration ($76) combines chocolate oranges with Ye Traditions Red Rice Wine, while the Year of the Horse Champagne Hamper Gift Set ($195) pairs the chocolate horse sculpture and flower tarts with a bottle of Billecart Salmon Le Reserve Champagne.
For the ultimate indulgence, the Stardust Prosperity & Abundance Gift Set ($288) includes a 750ml bottle of Stardust Bottega champagne alongside a full suite of festive sweets.
