Fudge Kitchen Festive Collection Review
DISCLOSURE -THIS ITEM WAS GIFTED TO THE REVIEWER FOR THE PURPOSES OF WRITING THE REVIEW. ALL THOUGHTS AND OPINIONS ARE THE REVIEWER’S OWN.
Reviewed by Dee Ryz
Finding a gift for the sweet-toothed Suzie in your life at Christmas can be difficult – the usual box of chocolates sometimes misses the mark. You want something a little different, something that feels indulgent and special, but still festive and fun. That’s where the Fudge Kitchen Festive Fudge Selection 9 Piece box comes in – a beautifully presented, premium Christmas foodie gift that feels every bit as luxurious as it tastes.
From the moment the box arrived, it really felt like something special. The packaging is elegant and tailored for the season – festive in colour with a very tasteful design – and you’re offered the option to personalise a card and add a message at checkout, which makes it ideal for gifting. It sets the tone for a gift that’s not just a treat, but a little experience. Delightful!
Opening the box reveals nine pieces of handmade fudge in nine different flavours: Clotted Cream, Sea Salted Caramel, Double Chocolate, Hazelnut Praline, Peanut Butter, Chocolate Fruit & Nut, Chocolate & Orange, Stem Ginger, and Speculoos. It’s a compact size, but each piece is nicely decorated and extremely inviting.
Here’s a flavour-by-flavour breakdown:
Clotted Cream Fudge – A rich, creamy opening bite. It delivers that classic buttery fudge comfort and sets a high baseline.
Sea Salted Caramel Fudge – My personal favourite. The balance of sweet caramel with a hint of sea salt gives it a lift.
Double Chocolate Fudge – For the chocolate lover: smooth and chocolatey, with a dense texture that melts slowly.
Hazelnut Praline Fudge – A nutty twist. The hazelnut flavour stands out and works beautifully alongside the fudge’s creamy base.
Peanut Butter Fudge – A playful, slightly more casual flavour, but done with care. The peanut butter taste comes through with a bit of a peanut butter texture, adding a fun contrast.
Chocolate Fruit & Nut Fudge – A nod to the classic fruit and nut bar, but elevated: you get chocolate, nuts, dried fruit, all in fudge form.
Chocolate & Orange Fudge – Fun, festive and zesty! Orange and chocolate are a familiar duo – especially at this time of year – and here they deliver that citrus-chocolate combo lightly but effectively.
Stem Ginger Fudge – The gentle heat and bite of real stem ginger brings a warmth and spice which feels very seasonal.
Speculoos Fudge – With its ginger-bread-cinnamon-cloves type spice profile, this flavour rounds off the selection nicely, giving you something a little different in the mix.
What I particularly like is how the selection offers both comfort classics and a few twists – so you’re not just repeating the same flavour nine times, but exploring different tastes.
In terms of presentation and gifting ease, the option to personalise a message card is a nice touch for Christmas; you could send this directly to someone as a little festive treat. The brand also notes that the fudge is gluten-free, vegetarian-friendly, and made with natural ingredients, which not only adds to the premium feel but also makes it accessible for a lot of people with dietary requirements.
If there’s one caveat, the 9-piece box is just that, so if you’re considering this for a larger sharing crowd, you might find it undersized. But as a thoughtful gift for one or two people (or as a personal treat), it definitely hits the mark.
Together, the taste, variety, presentation and customisation options combine to make this Fudge Kitchen Festive Fudge Selection a fun and festive foodie gift, whether you’re gifting to a friend, partner, colleague, or simply for spoiling yourself on a cosy winter evening.
Rating: 5/5 stars.
RRP £12.50 + delivery from www.fudgekitchen.co.uk