A Chocolate Lover’s Christmas Wishlist

When the Christmas lights go up and the chill sets in, nothing feels more like the season than tucking into a rich chocolate treat.

 The UK is full of tempting seasonal offerings: truffle boxes, collectible tins, luxury ganaches and bargain-sharing tubs. Here are some top picks and tips to help you choose wisely (and deliciously).

What Makes a Great Christmas Chocolate?

Before getting into recommendations, here are a few criteria I used:

Balance of flavour & texture a thin shell, smooth ganache or well-tempered coating is ideal.

Festive presentation or packaging tins, foil, special shapes etc.

Availability in the UK now not limited to one tiny boutique (though I include a few luxe exceptions).

Value (taste vs price) a few premium splurges balanced by accessible favourites.

With that in mind, here are standout options you can find now:

Top Chocolate Picks for Christmas 2025

Here’s a mix covering truffles, tins, sharing boxes and luxury gifts.

Lindt Lindor Chocolate Truffles

£7.50

Hotel Chocolat Champagne Truffles Selection Tin

£29.95

Quality Street Chocolate Tin 750 g

£8.49

Charbonnel et Walker Pink Marc de Champagne Truffles

£19.00

Lindt Festive Selection Chocolate Tin 400 g

£18.00

Tesco Finest Marc de Champagne Truffles

£5.00

Cocoba Assorted Truffles Gift Box

£16.00

Waitrose Christmas Chocolate Selection

£10.00

Here are some highlights:

Lindt Lindor Chocolate Truffles: a true classic. Their melt-in-the-centre truffles are perfect as a stocking filler or to sneak into a Christmas tea tray.

Hotel Chocolat Champagne Truffles Selection Tin: exquisite, indulgent, beautifully packaged. Great as a premium gift.

Quality Street Chocolate Tin 750 g: a nostalgic favourite. The large tin gives great value for sharing in families or workplace treats.

Charbonnel et Walker Pink Marc de Champagne Truffles: luxury truffle with champagne flair. A treat for someone you want to wow.

Lindt Festive Selection Chocolate Tin 400 g: a mixed tin of varied flavours. Good option if you want some variety in one package.

Tesco Finest Marc de Champagne Truffles: supermarket upmarket range. Great “splurge a little” pick without going full boutique price.

Cocoba Assorted Truffles Gift Box:  artisan option, with interesting flavour combinations if you want something a bit different.

Waitrose Christmas Chocolate Selection: curated by a quality retailer, often includes seasonal flavours and good presentation.

Other Noteworthy Mentions Around the UK

M&S Big Mix Tin: M&S has reintroduced a generous 1.2 kg “Big Mix” chocolate tin for Christmas, which fans have praised as “better than Quality Street” for its fullness and foil wrapping. 

Cadbury square tins for Roses & Heroes: this year Cadbury switched from round tubs to square tins, though some shoppers complained about the price increase. 

L’Esterre Chocolate 72% Sea Salt Buttons: a small-batch “bean-to-bar” option from the UK, recommended by The Independent as a top gift chocolate. 

Simon Coll “sardines” chocolate tin: a fun and quirky little stocking-filler: a tin styled like sardines but filled with milk chocolate. 

Tips for Choosing & Buying

Check “best before” dates: many truffle or ganache boxes are optimised for freshness; avoid ones too close to expiry.

Watch for deals: supermarkets are starting early. For example Lindt launched a new Double Chocolate flavour in a burgundy box, now available in Tesco. 

Mind shrinkflation: many classic tubs now contain less chocolate for the same price. 

Store cleverly: keep chocolate cool (ideally around 15–18 °C), away from strong smells and direct sunlight, and avoid the fridge if possible (moisture can spoil texture).

Presentation counts: even a “budget” box looks elevated if wrapped nicely or placed in a festive tin.

Final Chocolaty Thoughts

Whether you’re gifting a loved one, organising an office treat, or simply indulging your own holiday cravings, the UK market is rich with festive chocolate options, from crowd-pleasing tubs to artisan treasures. Start with your budget, think about how and when it’ll be eaten, and pick something that best matches the occasion (and the recipient’s taste!). 

Here's a tip, buy one for the recipient and one for your own consumption!