Thinking of something unique for the Mid-Autumn celebrations? Consider these dainty chocolate treats and moon tarts as an alternative to mooncakes.
Text by: Eris Choo
Ralph’s Coffee
Drawing inspiration from a vintage telephone booth, Ralph Coffee’s exclusive mooncake gift box features the brand’s signature green colourway, plus the beloved Polo Bear barista dressed in his iconic ensemble. Inside the box are six mini mooncakes with molten filling in three flavours, namely the smooth and indulgent Lotus Custard – a homage to the traditional lotus paste filling – as well as the Rich Chocolate Raspberry, which combines deep cocoa and tangy fruit. Coffee lovers will enjoy the Aromatic Coffee, a tribute to the signature Ralph’s Coffee blend. The set is available until 12 October 2025 at selected retail outlets, including Ralph’s Coffee Marina Bay Sands, The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands, Polo Ralph Lauren Takshimaya, Polo Ralph Lauren Jewel Changi Airport, and online via ralphlauren.com.sg
GODIVA
GODIVA’s 2025 Mid-Autumn Festival Collection is one for the chocoholics. The Mini Tartes, a staple of the season, now look even more like mooncakes, swapping their previous square form for a circular one. The taste, however, remains the same, featuring a delicious combination of buttery pastry and smooth chocolate ganache filling in various flavours, such as Dark Chocolate Ganache, Strawberry Chocolate, and Hazelnut Chocolate. The tarts come encased in powder blue boxes adorned with delicate rabbit motifs and moon phases. Alongside the tarts, fans can also get pralines and GODIVA”s signature Carrés in the Mid-Autumn Festival gift boxes. Besides returning favourites like the Chestnut Chocolate Praline and Pecan Speculoos White Chocolate, there are two new seasonal Carres to try: the Sea Salt Milk Chocolate Carre which balances the sweetness of creamy milk chocolate with a hint of sea salt, and the Apple Dark Chocolate Carre, which features crisp apple notes alongside rich dark chocolate. The range is available while stocks last at all five of GODIVA’s boutiques across Singapore, as well as online at godiva.com.sg.
Mr. Bucket Chocolaterie
Mr. Bucket Chocolaterie’s Harvest Moon Collection looks almost too pretty to be eaten, featuring colourful, handcrafted bean-to-bar chocolate ‘mooncakes’ in thoughtful flavours. The Honey Osmanthus is reminiscent of warm floral tea, combining white chocolate ganache and honey osmanthus in a bittersweet dark chocolate shell, while the Chrysanthemum Pomelo brings together subtly sweet chrysanthemum ganache and tart pomelo jam in a crisp dark chocolate shell. Other highlights include the sweet and nutty Kinako Mochi, and the Pistachio & Orange. The collection is available in sets of four or eight pieces, which are presented in a limited-edition Picnic Insulated Bag, which doubles as a stylish, reusable carryall. Order online at https://mrbucket.com.sg/pages/mid-autumn-2025.
Paul’s
The popular bakery and patisserie has a whimsical take on the Mid-Autumn celebrations — it’s Fly Me to the Moon: 2025 Moon Tart Collection. Presented in delicate, crisp pastry shells, each handcrafted tart features an intricate piece of chocolate that pays homage to the decorative flourishes found on traditional mooncakes. There are four irresistible flavours in each set, including two new creations. The Caramel Apple, which boasts a buttery base of caramelised apples and almond cream, is topped with silky caramel cremeux and smooth apple compote; and the Yuzu Lychee, which brings together the bright zestiness of yuzu curd and a soft citrus madeleine with sweetly floral lychee jelly and airy mousse. Back by popular demand is the Chocolate Indulgence and the Five Kernel, a spin on the traditional five-kernel mooncake. The Moon Tarts are available in a box of eight ($78).
https://www.paul-singapore.com/
